Infection Preventionist Wound Care Nurse

Join the Waters Edge Health and Rehabilitation Center Team in Kenosha, Wisconsin!

At Waters Edge Health and Rehabilitation Center, we're committed to delivering exceptional care and creating a warm, supportive environment for our residents. As an Infection Preventionist Wound Care Nurse, you'll play a vital role in ensuring the health and well-being of our residents while supporting our team in providing top-notch nursing care.

About this Role

As an Infection Preventionist Wound Care Nurse, you'll oversee daily nursing operations, providing leadership, supervision, and clinical guidance to our nursing staff. You'll work closely with our Director of Nursing to ensure regulatory compliance and positive resident and family experiences. Additionally, you'll focus on wound care, supporting residents with complex wound needs and developing evidence-based treatment plans.

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and support nursing staff (RNs, LPNs, CNAs)

Conduct clinical rounds and monitor resident care plans

Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations

Participate in quality improvement and performance initiatives

Assist with care planning and interdisciplinary communication

Assess and manage wounds, including pressure injuries and surgical wounds

Develop and implement evidence-based wound care plans

Monitor healing progress and update documentation accurately

Conduct infection surveillance and staff training

Investigate exposure incidents and implement follow-up actions

Ensure compliance with all infection prevention protocols

Educate residents, families, and staff on prevention and care

Collaborate with providers and interdisciplinary teams

Qualifications

Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Wisconsin

Wound Care Certified or willing to obtain-

Wound Care Experience

Infection Preventionist certification or willing to obtain

Strong knowledge of infection control standards and nursing best practices

Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills

What We Offer

We believe in supporting the people who care for our residents every day. Our team environment is positive, respectful, and focused on quality care.

Competitive pay based on experience

Early wage access through Tapcheck

PTO and holiday pay

401(k) retirement plan

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Employee referral program

Career growth and advancement opportunities

Year-round employee appreciation events

And more

Our Mission

At Waters Edge Health and Rehabilitation Center, we are committed to providing care with:

Dignity – Every resident and employee is treated with respect

Kindness – We care for residents like family

Individuality – Every resident has a unique story

Excellence – We deliver the highest level of care every day

Waters Edge Health and Rehab is committed to providing the best for our employees. Benefits may vary based on employment status. Pay is based on years of experience. Please see facility for full details.

We’re an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.

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