Wound- Infection Control Nurse
Edisto Post-Acute located in Orangeburg, South Carolina, is a 113-bed skilled nursing & rehab facility less than a mile from the beautiful Edisto Memorial Gardens.
We are striving to bring local people great opportunities, offering a unique culture in a prime location with many long-term employees.
Are you looking to make a difference in the lives of those we serve? At Edisto, we value the relationships we have in our community, with our fellow colleagues, and also with residents and family members.
We are currently seeking an RN to join our team in a dual role! This person will handle our Wound and Infection Control Programs.
We offer our :
* Pay is based on Qualification and Experience level
* We welcome applications from LPNs who have a current wound care certification
* Schedule: Flexible but must equal 40 hours a week
* 401k with match (For Full Time)
* Excellent Healthcare benefits (for full time)
Successful Registered Nurse (RN) candidates will have the following:
* Nursing Degree from an accredited college/university or an approved RN program.
* ACTIVE, unencumbered license to practice in S.C.
* Infection Control Certified preferred
Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position.
However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform.
The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.
Administrative Functions Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, coordinate, and direct our infection control program in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern such requirements in nursing care facilities.
Ensure that the facility follows current CDC, OSHA, and local regulations concerning infection control or standard/universal precautions.
Develop, maintain, and periodically update infection control precautions and aseptic technique that successfully correct problem areas.
Interpret infection control policies and procedures as necessary.
Maintain a reference library of written infection control material that will assist the facility in meeting the day to day needs of the isolated resident.
Make written and oral reports/recommendations to the Administrator, as necessary/required, concerning the infection control program of this facility.
Assist all departments in evaluating and classifying routine and job related functions to ensure that tasks involving exposure to blood/body fluids are properly identified.
Monitor infection control practices and procedures to ensure that all personnel are implementing our standard operating procedures for tasks involving exposure to blood/body fluids.
Make rounds to nursing units for the purpose of case findings, review of environmental sanitation procedures, and supervision of isolation precautions/practices.
Visit isolated residents as necessary ...
- Rate: Not Specified
- Location: Orangeburg, US-SC
- Type: Permanent
- Industry: Medical
- Recruiter: Edisto Post Acute
- Contact: Not Specified
- Email: to view click here
- Reference: JR132282
- Posted: 2025-03-05 07:40:15 -
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