Infection Preventionist/Clinical Educator/Wound Nurse

Columbia Manor Health & Rehabilitation

Columbia, Missouri

Posted Nov 2

License: RN license
Term: Permanent

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License: Valid nursing license (RN or BSN) - Minimum of 3 years of clinical nursing experience.
Experience: Experience in teaching or providing education to healthcare professionals.
Also asks: Knowledge of Medicare regulations and guidelines.
Also asks: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Also asks: Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team.
Also asks: Strong organizational and time management skills.
Also asks: Proficient in using technology for educational purposes

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Infection Control Specialist/Clinical Care Educator/Wound Nurse

Pathogens, Microbes, and Fungi, OH MY!

Infectious agents are EVERYWHERE but there are many ways to protect ourselves, and most importantly, our residents from them. Do you know the ways? Are you a problem-solving super germ-sleuth whose personal mission is to keep world infection-free? A think-ahead-er who craves data analyzation and can’t wait to share the results in order to educate everyone around you on preventive methods and clinical procedures while ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations? Have we got a job for you…

Columbia Manor Health & Rehabilitation is looking for someone with a sturdy background in healthcare, particularly in areas such as physiology, infection control, and epidemiology. As our Infection Control Specialist & Clinical Care Educator, you will be responsible for:

Developing and implementing educational programs for nursing staff.
Providing training and guidance to nurses on clinical procedures and best practices.
Conducting assessments and evaluations to identify learning needs and gaps in knowledge.
Collaborating with nursing leadership to develop educational goals and objectives.
Creating educational materials, such as presentations, handouts, and online resources.
Delivering educational sessions through various formats, including in-person, virtual, and self-paced modules.
Monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of educational programs and making necessary adjustments.
Staying up to date with current healthcare practices, regulations, and advancements in nursing education with administrative responsibilities.
An on-call rotation with management team.

*Wound Care

responsibilities

Record patients’ medical history accurately
Coordinate Wound Care in association with Physician, Director of Nursing or Wound consultants.
Update care plans with current treatments orders
Complete assessments and document on wound care report and provide to Director of Nursing and designee.
Provide emotional and psychological support when needed
Communicate with patients’ family or friends to provide advice, comfort, and release instructions.
Direct staff as necessary

Requirements

Valid nursing license (RN or BSN) - Minimum of 3 years of clinical nursing experience.
Experience in teaching or providing education to healthcare professionals.
Knowledge of Medicare regulations and guidelines.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Proficient in using technology for educational purposes

Apply with your resume and call or text to schedule an interview 816-429-0856

Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $38.00 per hour

Benefits

401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Experience

Infection control: 1 year (Preferred)
Long term care: 1 year (Preferred)
Wound care: 1 year (Preferred)

License/

Certification

RN License (Required)

Work Location: In person

What's around it?

In Columbia, MO

Columbia, MOFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 11% below the US average

Median rent: $1,097/mo
Household income: $66,498/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Columbia, MO

NeighborhoodsNurses and other healthcare workers often land in Benton-Stephens, just north of downtown, because it is bordered by the University of Missouri campus and two major hospitals and draws graduate students and young professionals who want historic, walkable streets. Old Southwest, south of downtown between Broadway and Stadium Boulevard, is the city's most iconic neighborhood: tree-canopied blocks of craftsman bungalows, Tudor revival, colonial, and mid-century ranch homes, with Hickman High School, the MKT Trail, John A. Stewart Park, and Albert-Oakland Park close by, and prices typically from the upper $200s to $500,000 or more. Thornbrook, a southwest planned community of more than 500 homes with a pool, walking trails, pavilion, and HOA, runs about $350,000 to well over $550,000 and is aimed at buyers who want newer construction, highly rated schools, and quicker access to shopping, dining, and medical facilities without central congestion. Locals also steer newcomers toward central Columbia in or a few blocks off the Stadium/Broadway/Providence loop, while downtown's 50-block Community Improvement District includes walkable pockets such as Flat Branch, the North Village Arts District, The Strollway, West End, Government District, and Avenue of the Columns; housing exists north, south, east, and west of I-70, not only south.

Nurses and other healthcare workers often land in Benton-Stephens, just north of downtown, because it is bordered by the University of Missouri campus and two major hospitals and draws graduate students and young professionals who want historic, walkable streets. Old Southwest, south of downtown between Broadway and Stadium Boulevard, is the city's most iconic neighborhood: tree-canopied blocks of craftsman bungalows, Tudor revival, colonial, and mid-century ranch homes, with Hickman High School, the MKT Trail, John A. Stewart Park, and Albert-Oakland Park close by, and prices typically from the upper $200s to $500,000 or more.

Thornbrook, a southwest planned community of more than 500 homes with a pool, walking trails, pavilion, and HOA, runs about $350,000 to well over $550,000 and is aimed at buyers who want newer construction, highly rated schools, and quicker access to shopping, dining, and medical facilities without central congestion. Locals also steer newcomers toward central Columbia in or a few blocks off the Stadium/Broadway/Providence loop, while downtown's 50-block Community Improvement District includes walkable pockets such as Flat Branch, the North Village Arts District, The Strollway, West End, Government District, and Avenue of the Columns; housing exists north, south, east, and west of I-70, not only south.

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As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: reddit.com Source 2: missouri.movemilestone.com Source 3: townsquarepublications.com Source 4: instagram.com

Getting aroundTypical drives are short: U.S. News puts the average commute at about 14.34 minutes, and local write-ups treat fifteen minutes from the northwest corner to the university quad as a long trip, with cross-town drives often finished before a second song ends outside rush hour. Benton-Stephens is walkable to campus and two major hospitals, which is why healthcare workers concentrate there; Thornbrook on the southwest side is described as having quick access to medical facilities without the traffic of more central areas. Old Southwest residents can use the MKT Trail along the southern edge as a car-free route toward downtown. I-70 reaches Kansas City or St. Louis in about two hours; named bus lines and hospital parking conditions are not detailed in these sources.

Typical drives are short: U.S. News puts the average commute at about 14.34 minutes, and local write-ups treat fifteen minutes from the northwest corner to the university quad as a long trip, with cross-town drives often finished before a second song ends outside rush hour. Benton-Stephens is walkable to campus and two major hospitals, which is why healthcare workers concentrate there; Thornbrook on the southwest side is described as having quick access to medical facilities without the traffic of more central areas.

Old Southwest residents can use the MKT Trail along the southern edge as a car-free route toward downtown. I-70 reaches Kansas City or St. Louis in about two hours; named bus lines and hospital parking conditions are not detailed in these sources.

Sources

As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: realestate.usnews.com Source 2: missouri.movemilestone.com Source 3: missouri.movemilestone.com

OutdoorsColumbia lists more than 70 parks and more than 50 miles of trails. The MKT Trail runs along Old Southwest's southern edge into downtown; the Katy Trail clips the city's south edge and connects riders to 237 miles of river-valley scenery. Rock Bridge Memorial State Park supplies caves, boardwalks, and limestone bluffs that feel far from town, while John A. Stewart Park and Albert-Oakland Park sit within walking distance of Old Southwest. Parks and Recreation also hosts Neighborhood Park Fun Days to get neighbors outside together.

Columbia lists more than 70 parks and more than 50 miles of trails. The MKT Trail runs along Old Southwest's southern edge into downtown; the Katy Trail clips the city's south edge and connects riders to 237 miles of river-valley scenery.

Rock Bridge Memorial State Park supplies caves, boardwalks, and limestone bluffs that feel far from town, while John A. Stewart Park and Albert-Oakland Park sit within walking distance of Old Southwest. Parks and Recreation also hosts Neighborhood Park Fun Days to get neighbors outside together.

Sources

As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: visitcolumbiamo.com Source 2: missouri.movemilestone.com Source 3: missouri.movemilestone.com Source 4: townsquarepublications.com

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Columbia, Missouri is a mid-state college town of roughly 128,000–132,000 where MU Health and Boone Hospital sit inside a city you can often cross in about 15 minutes. Nurses frequently choose Benton-Stephens, a historic pocket north of downtown next to campus and two hospitals, or walkable Old Southwest between Broadway and Stadium, with bungalows and the MKT Trail. Southwest Thornbrook offers newer homes, a pool, and highly rated schools from about $350,000–$550,000; citywide medians sit in the low-to-mid $300s, with some entries under $200,000 and median rent near $925. Downtown's 50-block CID—Flat Branch, North Village Arts District, Avenue of the Columns—puts coffee and Pressed rooftop bar within a few blocks, while True/False, Roots N Blues, and a year-round farmers market (vendors within 50 miles) fill the calendar. More than 70 parks, 50-plus trail miles, Rock Bridge caves, and the Katy Trail's 237 miles define outdoor life; I-70 reaches St. Louis or Kansas City in two hours. Tradeoffs include a median age of 29, cooled new construction, and small-city limits—offset by short specialist waits at ranked hospitals and an approachable, lower-cost metro.

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As of 2026Source 1: missouri.movemilestone.com Source 2: missouri.movemilestone.com Source 3: realestate.usnews.com Source 4: townsquarepublications.com Source 5: visitcolumbiamo.com Source 6: realfoodtraveler.com

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