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Job description
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 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 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.
This is a Monday-Friday position
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
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
Take part in on-call leadership rotation
Qualifications
Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Wisconsin
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.
Worksite address
kenosha, WI, 53142, US
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.