Wound Care And Infection Preventionist Nurse

Rolling Green Village is a not-for-profit retirement community with a 35 Year Track Record of Excellence and a 5-star nursing home rating - Quality Care. We are currently seeking a hospitality minded Wound care and Infection Preventionist

Candidates must have a desire to join a great team dedicated to providing outstanding care to our residents.

Candidate would need certifications and experience with both Wound care and Infection prevention.

General Summary

1. Ability to perform wound assessment, reassessment and management for all residents per policy.
2. Knowledge of anatomy and physiology and disorders of the dermal system. 
3. Utilizes principles of current wound management theory when providing care to residents with acute and chronic wounds.
4. Demonstrates thorough knowledge of staging system of wounds.
5. Develops skin care program to prevent skin breakdown of residents.
6. Integrates research findings to clinical practice.
7. Knowledgeable of surgical procedures and postoperative course of resident undergoing surgery.
8. Ability to revise plan of care as indicated by the resident's response to treatment and evaluate overall plan for effectiveness.
9. Ability to adequately assess and reassess pain.  Utilizes appropriate pain management techniques.  Educates the resident and family regarding pain management.
10. Is a resource person to physicians, nursing and other hospital staff. Provides in-services on wound prevention, Wound care, ostomy care and incontinence for the nursing staff.

Qualifications and Skills

Requires valid RN/LPN license, CPR card and must pass a criminal background check, drug screen and physical.

Rolling Green Village offers the following benefits:

Competitive Pay Use of community Fitness Center at no cost Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Tuition Assistance Referral Bonuses 403b Retirement Medical, Dental, Vision benefits to full-time employees Quarterly Attendance Award Paid Time Off (PTO) to full and part-time employees Shift Differentials

Interested candidates may apply online via our website at www.rollinggreenvillage.com, or by faxing a resume to 864-234-2670. Applications may be picked up in person at the front desk during normal business hours.