Date Posted
January 9, 2025
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.

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