RN (Registered Nurse) Infection Preventionist and Wound Care Nurse - Manchester Manor

Manchester Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is a 5-star, 126-bed skilled nursing facility offering rehabilitative and sub-acute care. We are nationally recognized for our first-rate reputation and for delivering outstanding post-hospital rehabilitation and long-term nursing care. 

We encourage you to apply if you are eager to join our team, enjoy working in a technically advanced setting while improving the lives of our residents.

Manchester Rehabilitation is seeking a full-time RN Infections Control and Wound Care Nurse 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Detects, records, and monitors nosocomial infections/communicable diseases and reports them to the Director of Nursing Services. 

2. Manages outbreaks of disease within the facility and ensures appropriate communication with outside agencies.

3. Acts as a resource person for all facility staff regarding personnel educational needs and awareness of the importance of infection control.

4. Provides staff education and assures staff competencies as it relates to infection control policies and procedure. i.e., handwashing, isolation precautions,      PPE, IV etc.

5. Implements, under the direction of the Infection Control Committee, standards for surveillance of incidence of nosocomial infections, community                  acquired infections, conditions predisposing to infection and periodic review of the clinical use of antibiotics.

6. Implements and Manages the Antibiotic Stewardship Program in accordance with current regulations.

7. Implements a mechanism for monitoring and reporting infections in residents and environmental conditions with infection potential.

8. Implements control measures including isolation policy, aseptic techniques, and a personnel health program.

9. Institutes isolation precautions, as necessary.

10. Maintains Infection Control Policy and Procedures in accordance with current regulations standards of practice. Participates in annual review revisions          of these in cooperation with the Director of Nursing Services.

11. Attends Medical Staff meetings and participates in QAPI.

12. Develops written agenda for Infection Control Committee meetings, keeps minutes of meetings and makes reports to the Director or Nursing Services.

13. Conducts monthly environmental surveillance rounds and reports findings in writing to the Administrator and Department head. 

14. Manages the IV program and acts as the IV Coordinator.

15. Manages the Wound Program and conducts weekly wound rounds, completes weekly tracking reports, identifies trends, and provides education on an       ongoing basis.

Qualifications:

Current and valid RN license

Infection Prevention Certificate

Certification in Wound Care Preferred

Minimum of two years of experience in long-term care or geriatrics

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to multitask, prioritize and meet deadlines