Main Content
Infection Preventionist/Wound Nurse
- Type
- Full Time
- Department
- Nursing
Job Details
We help people go from having a job to building a career. You will wish you had found Birkwood Village sooner!
Are you a registered nurse passionate about infection prevention and wound care? We are looking for a dedicated professional to lead our infection prevention and wound care program who will make a positive impact every day by providing personalized care while fostering lasting relationships.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop, implement, and monitor infection prevention and control (IPC) policies and procedures.
- Conduct ongoing infection surveillance, analyze trends, and report findings to leadership.
- Lead staff training programs on infection prevention protocols and best practices.
- Ensure compliance with state, federal, and regulatory standards for infection control.
- Serve as a resource for outbreak investigations and manage infection-related incidents.
- Collect and utilize IPCP data to formulate conclusions and develop action plans.
- Identify reservoirs, incubation periods, periods of communicability, modes of transmission, signs and symptoms, and susceptibility associated with the infectious disease process.
- Interpret laboratory and diagnostic tests.
- ETC.
What’s in it for you?
- Comprehensive benefits program (FT employees)
- Free employee meals- it’s important to keep our team strong and refreshed
- Training- we will give you the tools and support you need to be successful
- Paid time off
- The ability to make a difference and enjoy doing it
What we need from the right candidate:
- Reliability
- Passion for helping seniors in living their best lives
- Previous experience working in assisted living preferred
- Good communication skills
- Willingness to work as part of a team and grow
Apply right here online!
Requirements
- Current RN license in Iowa
- This position is part of our nursing management team, on-call every fourth weekend is required.
- Certification in Infection Prevention and Control (CIC) or willingness to obtain within a specified time.
- Experience in long-term care or healthcare infection prevention and wound care preferred.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
- Knowledge of CDC guidelines, CMS regulations, and other relevant infection prevention standards.
Contact Information
Questions may be directed to Brenda at bgraham@birkwoodvillage-fortmadison.com or by calling 319-316-3257.
Birkwood Village is an equal opportunity employer.