Infection Control & Staff Education RN/LPN

Be a part of the Leadership Team at Casper Mountain Rehabilitation and Care Center!

SUMMARY:

As the infection control and wound care nurse you would be:

• completing the COVID testing for the residents as well as the staff
• tracking/trending of infections
• antibiotic stewardship
• Assesses patients by physical examination including pertinent diagnostic testing to determine health status
• Administers medications & treatments
• Communicates with physicians regarding changes in conditions, diagnostic test results, etc.
• Documents assessments and care in compliance with standards of care and company policy
• Educates staff, patients and their families on health-related issues.

ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Valid State Licensure as an RN/LPN
• Current CPR certification

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ENVIRONMENT

Shift work maybe required. Employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands or fingers, reach with hands and arms, feel, talk and hear. Employee will occasionally assist to lift and/or transfer patients weighing between 100 to 250 lbs. Employee is occasionally exposed to blood or other body fluids, fumes, or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Participates in (or conducts) company-sponsored training to safeguard against improper use and disclosure of resident's protected health information. Monitors and ensures compliance with company policies, procedures and state and federal law.