Director of Infection Prevention and Wound Care RN

BENEFITS: Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance - 401K - Holiday Pay - Paid Time Off POSITION SUMMARY:The Director of Infection Prevention & Wound Care assists and supports the translation of the nursing philosophy of the facility into nursing practice by participating in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the nursing care delivery system. In addition, he/she provides residents and personnel with established guidelines to follow in the prevention and spread of contagious, infectious, or communicable diseases, while providing expert clinical oversight and management of the facility's wound care programs.

RESPONSIBILITIES / ACCOUNTABILITIES: 1. Establishes guidelines for prevention and spread of contagious, infectious or communicable disease;2. Oversees and monitors a sanitary environment for facility personnel, residents, and visitors;3. Ensures that all infection control and wound care policies and procedures are implemented and followed;4. Coordinates regular in-services on infection control practices and wound care management at least quarterly;5. Assumes responsibility for detecting and tracking nosocomial infections on a systematic and current basis;6. Conducts surveillance of all departments pertinent to infection control practices and clinical wound management;7. Performs epidemiological investigation of all significant clusters of infection;8. Recommends changes to facility and corporate policies and procedures for the Infection Prevention and Wound Care Manuals;9. Conducts rounds throughout the nursing facility to assure compliance with State, Federal, and Facility guidelines; a report on findings will be submitted to the Director of Nursing and to the Administrator;10. Maintains strong regulatory compliance and clinical oversight within the skilled nursing facility;11. Arranges physicals for all new employees and schedules follow-up medical reviews/PPDs in accordance with state/federal regulations;12. Maintains active involvement in facility Quality Improvement Policy and committees;13. Concerns his/herself with the safety of all facility residents in order to minimize the potential for fire and accidents. Also, ensures that the facility adheres to the legal, safety, health, fire and sanitation codes by being familiar with his/her role in carrying out the facility’s fire, safety and disaster plans and by being familiar with current MSDS;14. Ensures that residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals’ needs and rights;15. Performs other duties as requested. SPECIFIC EDUCATIONAL / VOCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:1. Must hold an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in New Jersey from an accredited School of Nursing.2. Minimum of one year of supervisory experience in a long-term care setting.3. Experience in infection prevention and wound care management preferred.