What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN Infection Preventionist/Wound Care Nurse position at Uplands Village?
Position Summary : Specialize in infection prevention as well as assessing and treating patients with complex wounds, ostomies, or continence conditions. Work closely with members of patient care teams to ensure that personalized treatment plans are followed correctly in order to prevent future infection or injury. Participates with the Director of Nursing and other staff members, implementing specific procedures and programs. Works cooperatively and respectfully with residents, coworkers, families, visitors, and volunteers to create a positive and pleasant environment in the home. All tasks are performed in accordance with current standards, policies, guidelines, and regulations and in a safe and efficient manner.
Role Qualifications :
- Graduate of an approved school of nursing; current Tennessee license to practice as a registered nurse.
- Proficient reading, writing, grammar, and mathematics skills; proficient interpersonal relations, and communicative skills; auditory and visual skills; satisfactory completion of post-offer, pre-employment as required.
- Time management : the ability to organize and manage multiple priorities
- Computer proficiency, including word and excel
- A minimum of one year's prior experience as a wound care nurse and Wound Care Certification preferred
Position responsibilities :
Essential skill and experience :
Reporting to this position : Clinical staff will notify of any wound concerns. EBP concerns, and new Infections
Physical demands and Work Environment : The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical demands : See Physical Requirements form
Work environment : While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to odors, body excretions, and infections. Subject to bruises, scratches etc. from patients. The noise level is usually moderate.
Standard Requirements :
The employee is expected to adhere to all Uplands policies.
Maintain the comfort, privacy, and dignity of each resident in the delivery of services to them. Interact with residents in a manner that displays warmth and promotes a caring environment. Comply with HIPAA regulations.
Fully understand all aspects of residents' rights, including the right to be free of restraints and free of abuse. Responsible for promptly reporting to the director of nursing, or administrator incidents or evidence of resident abuse or violation of residents' rights, following abuse procedure.
Comply with current law and policy to provide a work environment from harassment and illegal and discriminatory behavior.
Assist with handling and washing infectious linens and dispose of infectious waste; following policies and procedures.
Must practice with LPN / RN scope of practice
Must maintain skill necessary to safely and efficiently use various equipment and supplies. Use only supplies that are needed - Do not be wasteful.
