Lvn - Wound Nurse

Circleville Post Acute

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Infection control program management
Aseptic technique and standard precautions
Monitoring exposure to blood and body fluids
** Circleville Post Acute is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) specialized in wound care and infection control. The role involves developing and implementing infection control programs, monitoring compliance with health regulations, and collaborating with various departments to ensure patient safety and care. **

Job Summary

  • The Infection Control Nurse is responsible for planning, developing, and coordinating the facility's infection control program in compliance with CDC, OSHA, and local regulations.
  • This role involves direct nursing care, staff education, monitoring infection control practices, and collaborating with multiple departments to ensure resident and employee safety.
  • The position requires maintaining detailed records, reporting infections, assisting in budget preparation, and participating in infection control committees to uphold sanitation standards.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** Circleville Post Acute is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) specialized in wound care and infection control. The role involves developing and implementing infection control programs, monitoring compliance with health regulations, and collaborating with various departments to ensure patient safety and care. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • infection control program management
  • aseptic technique and standard precautions
  • monitoring exposure to blood and body fluids
  • infection control policy interpretation
  • nursing care for isolated residents
  • staff training on infection control
  • collaboration with healthcare departments

Nice-to-have

  • employee health services counseling
  • participation in infection control committees
  • experience with PCC system
  • APIC infection control certification
  • developing preventive maintenance programs
  • budget preparation assistance
  • resident discharge planning support

Key Requirements

  • Nursing Degree from accredited institution
  • Minimum 2 years long term care experience
  • Active Registered Nurse license in state
  • Current CPR certification
  • Knowledge of epidemiology and microbiology
  • Maintain continuing education for licensing
  • APIC Certification preferred

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