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Nexus at Wood River

Infection Control Nurse

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 1 week ago

Location: Wood River, IL (Onsite)

Last Updated: 3 days ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/1/2026

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What they do

A Registered Nurse provides medical care and treatment, educates patients about their conditions, and provides emotional support to patients and families. Works in hospitals, schools, clinics or community health centers. Works under the supervision of a physician or other specialist, and serves as the primary point of care for patients in a hospital setting. May specialize in emergency room work, or treatment for a particular condition, or specialize in working with infants, the elderly or other patient groups. May work as an advanced practice specialists and prescribe medications in addition to offering specialty care.

$72,497 / year median in Illinois

+13% projected growth

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Job Description

Description:

Join us at the Nexus of care and compassion.

Infection Control Benefits :

Medical/Dental/Life/Vision coverage 401K PTO package and paid holidays Tuition reimbursement Employee rewards program Growth from within

Infection Control Responsibilities :

As an infection control, you will provide primary skincare to residents. You will identify, manage, and treat specific skin disorders, primary and secondary lesions, and decubitus ulcers. You will participate in the development and implementation of patient care plans. You will educate family, staff, and residents about the importance of nutrition, skin barriers, hydration, turning, and repositioning to promote wound healing.

Requirements:

Infection Control Nurse Qualifications:

Graduation from an accredited nursing education program. Requires employee to have had no abuse records. One year experience as a wound nurse, preferred. RN License required.

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wound care, infection control, rn, snf, nursing home