Wound Care Nurse

Edgefield Post Acute is a well-established skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility conveniently located in Edgefield, SC, just a short distance from Aiken and Augusta. Are you looking to make a difference in the lives of those we serve? At Edgefield Post Acute, we value the relationships we have in our community, with our fellow colleagues, and also with residents and family members.

We are currently looking to grow our team with a new Wound Nurse.

We offer the following:

• Pay based on experience
• Excellent Healthcare Benefits
• 401K matching
• Weight-loss program and gym membership reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement program to further your career!

The Wound Care Nurse, under the supervision of the Director of Nursing works with the nursing staff assessing, treating, and creating care plans for patients with complex wound conditions. If you are a Wound Nurse with a true passion for patient care and compassion for others and committed to teamwork, we are eager to meet you!

Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position. Administrative Functions Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, coordinate, and direct our infection control program in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern such requirements in nursing care facilities. Ensure that the facility follows current CDC, OSHA, and local regulations concerning infection control or standard/universal precautions. Develop, maintain, and periodically update infection control precautions and aseptic technique that successfully correct problem areas. Interpret infection control policies and procedures as necessary. Maintain a reference library of written infection control material that will assist the facility in meeting the day to day needs of the isolated resident. Make written and oral reports/recommendations to the Administrator, as necessary/required, concerning the infection control program of this facility. Assist all departments in evaluating and classifying routine and job related functions to ensure that tasks involving exposure to blood/body fluids are properly identified. Monitor infection control practices and procedures to ensure that all personnel are implementing our standard operating procedures for tasks involving exposure to blood/body fluids. Make rounds to nursing units for the purpose of case findings, review of environmental sanitation procedures, and supervision of isolation precautions/practices. Visit isolated residents as necessary to ensure that established isolation precautions and aseptic technique are followed. Ensure that laboratory support is available, including microbiological and serological services. Review and analyze infectious disease laboratory reports and consult with the Director of Nursing Services in developing the care plan for assuring that aseptic techniques are implemented. Assist in developing and implementing guidelines for the decontamination and sterilization activities performed in the facility. Perform periodic testing of our prepared sterile packs, bundles, and supplies, including sterilization equipment. Monitor the designated shelf life of medical items wrapped and sterilized at the facility. Reprocess as necessary. Ensure that all personnel follow established procedures for the disposal and removal of infective and contaminated materials from the facility.• Prepare monthly summaries of all resident/personnel infections, corrective action taken, and the results of the corrective action. Submit copies to the Administrator and Director of Nursing Services. Prepare summaries of special investigations on the occurrence of nosocomial and community acquired infections. Provide the Director of Nursing Services with a report of pertinent findings and recommendations pertaining to nosocomial infection. Maintain a written record of all residents and employees who have nosocomial infections. Participate in surveys of possible carriers among residents and personnel, and in tracing possible sources of infection within the facility. Assist the Director of Laundry Services in developing infection control procedures for the handling of clean and soiled laundry/linen, equipment cleaning, etc. Assist the Director of Environmental Services in developing infection control procedures for the routine and terminal cleaning of isolation rooms and areas, equipment cleaning, etc. Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as necessary or as may be directed. Assist the Discharge Planning Co