Wound Care and Infection Control Nurse (RN)
The Peaks Care Center is looking for a caring, compassionate and kind Registered Nurse. We strive to provide care to our residents that exceeds industry standards and we are looking for a Wound Care Nurse and Infection Control Registered Nurse that wants to join that mission!
The ideal candidate for this role will have a passion for serving and caring for the elderly population, the desire to build a genuine rapport with those that they’re charged to care for and the ability to provide individualized, resident-centered nursing care.
Do you thrive in a teamwork environment? Are you searching for an organization that offers flexible work schedules, benefits, and competitive wages?
Benefits provided at The Peaks Care Center:
- SIGN ON BONUS
- Employee Referral BONUS
- Great Patient to Nurse Staff Ratios
- Mentorship and Growth opportunities
- Shift Differentials
- Paid Vacation Part Time Only
- Paid Sick Time Part Time Only
- Employee Discount Program
- Employee Payroll Advance
- Continuity in work Schedule
- Flexible Scheduling with OnShift
- Payroll Advance(s) with OnShift Wallet
Responsibilities:
- Responsibility for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating all aspects of wound care for patients.
- Provide direct patient care and educate other nurses regarding skin preservation and wound care.
- Responsible for assessing all admitting patients for risk factors, implementing interventions to prevent pressure injury, teaching staff, and completing necessary documentation. This position rounds with a Wound Physician weekly and must manage that relationship and the care plans associated with each patient.
- Review, analyze data, and report infection control trends through the use of an electronic surveillance system.
- Assist in the identification of infection control issues and conduct both process and outcome monitoring.
- Coordinate outbreak investigations with the director of nursing and medical director.
- Coordinate and monitor monthly departmental infection control rounds processes.
- Provide monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for the Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Committee.
- Provide information to residents and family members on prevention techniques and ways to maintain or improve the general health and psychosocial status of the resident.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Valid and active state-issued Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university required.
- 2 years of experience as a Registered Nurse (RN) preferred.
- Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of the residents served.
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
***WAGE RANGE: $40.00-$52.78 D.O.E.***
Please contact HR Director Lisa Hill at 303-776-2814 to schedule your interview today! Or apply directly at www.peakscarecenter.com
The Peaks Care Center is managed by Frontline Management.
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