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Infection Control Preventionist, Full Time, Bethlehem Campus

Company

St. Luke's University Health Network
Address , Bethlehem, 18015, Pa
Employment type FULL_TIME
Salary
Expires 2023-07-20
Posted at 11 months ago
Job Description
St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.
The Infection Control Preventionist (ICP) participates in conducting and coordinating the infection control activities within the hospital. The ICP acts as a resource to and a liaison between patient care units, support services, medical staff, Infection Control Committee, Microbiology Lab, Hospital Administration, Network hospitals, and Public Health Departments.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Participates in collecting, reporting, and benchmarking infections to the National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN)
  • Develops and conducts infection control educational programs as needed.
  • Enhances knowledge and professional development through participation in inservices and continuing education programs, reviewing current literature, and membership in the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC).
  • Functions as a professional role model, including, but not limited to proper handwashing technique and appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
  • Conducts house wide surveillance, analysis and reporting of Hospital Acquired infections as established by the annual Infection Control Departmental goals and objectives.
  • Implements appropriate infection control measures, prevention activities, and isolation precautions as necessary, directed toward preventing the spread of infection.
  • Serves on appropriate committees, including, but not limited to, Infection Control Committee.
  • Participates in identifying departmental needs and supporting annual goals and objectives.
  • Assists Employee Health Services in follow-up of employee exposures.
  • Institutes appropriate infection control measures deemed necessary when it is reasonably felt there is a danger to any patient, staff member, visitor, or the environment.
  • Reports communicable diseases to the appropriate public health departments as required by statutes.
  • Acts as a resource/liaison to all customers on matters of Infection Control and epidemiology.
PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:
Sit up to 2 hours per day; 1 hour at a time. Stand for up to 8 hours per day, 2 hours at a time. Walk 6 hours per day; 10 minutes at a time. Occasionally lift, carry, push or pull objects up to 25 lbs. Occasionally stoop or bend. Must be able to perceive attributes of an object through touch. Must be able to hear at it relates to normal conversation, high and low frequencies. Must be able to see as it relates to general, near, far, color and peripheral vision.
EDUCATION:
Registered Nurse (RN) or Bachelor’s degree preferred in Microbiology/Epidemiology or related field with current license. Bachelor of Science Degree is required within 5 years of hire. Certification in Infection Control (CIC) preferred upon hire. New ICPs must proceed with CIC certification after two years of full time employment or equivalent.
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
Minimum of two (2) years experience required in Nursing, Microbiology/Epidemiology or related field. For RN, acute care clinical nursing experience required.
Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address. Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer. Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable. It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application. Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!!
St. Luke's University Health Network is an
Equal Opportunity Employer.