Posted 12 days ago
RN - Registered Nurse - Infection Control Specialist
AI Summary
Registered Nurse serving as an Infection Control Specialist at Geisinger Community Medical Center, coordinating infection prevention programs, conducting surveillance for hospital-acquired infections, and supporting Joint Commission and DOH surveys.
About this role
Location:
Geisinger Community Medical Center (GCMC)Shift:
Days (United States of America)Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40Worker Type:
RegularExemption Status:
YesJob Summary:
As one of the Top 8 Most Innovative Healthcare Systems in Becker’s Hospital Review, we’re working to create a national model for improving health. Today, we’re focused on bringing our region services that improve every facet of life to drive total health, inside and out.Through professional growth, quality improvement, and interdisciplinary collaboration, we’ve built an innovative culture that allows nurses to grow their skillsets, develop their practice, and leverage their years of experience to build a rewarding, lasting career with impact.
Job Duties:
You’ll support the goals and objectives of the organization in efforts to provide safe, quality patient care, patient satisfaction, Infection Prevention and Control and successful Joint Commission and DOH surveys.
At least 2 years of Registered Nurse work experience in a hospital setting is required.
BSN is required.
The ideal candidate will have previous experience in Infection Prevention, Joint Commission and DOH surveys.
Previous working knowledge of epidemiology and infection disease principles preferred.
Benefits of working at Geisinger:
Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one
Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents
Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA)
Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly
Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive
Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care. Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more.
Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance
Position Details:
- Coordinates and participates in the development and implementation of Infection Control Programs and activities in the assigned areas/departments.
- Identifies, recommends,and implements changes toimprove infection prevention and controlpractices andprovideseducationtoassuretheeffectiveness oftheInfection Control Program.
- Coordinates rounds in all patient care areas. Recommends changes in patient care and recommends departmentspecific education about infection control practices based on information collected or observed onrounds.
- CoordinatesimplementationandeducationabouttheInfectionControlPlanasassigned.Assists theSystemAdministrative Director forInfection Control withimplementationofhospital-wideinfection control activitiesbasedontheInfection Control Plan.
- ServesasresourcepersonforInfection Controlinitiativesat respective campus.
- Identifiesandrecordshospital acquiredinfections(HAis)perAct52requirements.
- Understands and communicates JC and other governing body requirementswhich relate toInfection ControlandGeisinger'sfulfillmentoftheserequirements. Activelyparticipatesinallsurveys
- Develops, reviews andrevisesinfectioncontrolpolicies andprocedures afterconsultation with leadership.
- Participates in surveillanceactivities to identify unusual epidemic situations, to evaluate theimpact of new proceduresorequipment andto evaluatehow the infection preventionandcontrol programimpactsthe delivery of patient care.
- Collaborateswith representativesof community health agencies andother institutions to assure coordinatedserviceforpreventionandcontrolofinfection.Assists PublicHealthauthoritiesintheinvestigationofreportable infections as required.
- Participates in continuing education programs toexpandknowledge ofprofessional discipline. Participates in health-relatedassociationsto maintain expertise and promote interestsof the health system,
- Developsandmaintains expertise relatedtotheCDCNationalHealthcareSafety Network(NHSN)reportingcriteria andrequirements.
- Performs concurrent andretrospective medicalrecordreview including reviewof physician’sprogress notesandnurses’notes, laboratoryculturedata,radiology/imagingreports,surgeryreports, toidentifypotentialHAis.
Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.
Education:
Bachelor's Degree- (Required)Experience:
Minimum of 2 years-Nursing (Required)Certification(s) and License(s):
Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) - RN_State of PennsylvaniaSkills:
Clinical Skills, Communication, Computer LiteracyOUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.
- KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.
- EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.
- LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.
- INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.
- SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family.
We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.
Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.
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