RN - Registered Nurse - Infection Control Specialist

Location

Geisinger Community Medical Center (GCMC)

Days (United States of America)

40

Regular

Yes

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.

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.

• 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) anda 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  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

Supports the goals and objectives of organization in efforts to provide safe, quality patient care, patient satisfaction, Infection Prevention and Control and successful Joint Commission and DOH surveys. Assists with coordinating inpatient Infection Prevention and Control activities, in collaboration with the medical staff from all healthcare facilities within the system. Assists the processes and goals of the Infection Control Program under the supervision of the Infection Prevention and Control leadership and team members in collaboration with the System Medical Director for Infection Control.

• Coordinates and participates in the development and implementation of Infection Control Programs and activities in the assigned areas/departments.
• Identifies, recommends,and implements changes to improve infection prevention and control practices andprovideseducationtoassuretheeffectivenessofthe
  
  Infection
  
  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.
• Coordinatesimplementationandeducationaboutthe Infection Control Planasassigned .Assists theSystem
  
  Administrative Director for Infection Control withimplementationofhospital-wideinfection control activitiesbasedonthe
  
  Infection Control Plan.
• Servesasresourcepersonfor Infection Controlinitiativesat respective campus.
• Identifiesandrecordshospital acquiredinfections(HAis) perAct
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• Understands and communicates JC and other governing body requirementswhich relate to Infection Control and Geisinger'sfulfillmentoftheserequirements. Activelyparticipatesinallsurveys
• Develops, reviews andrevisesinfectioncontrolpolicies and procedures afterconsultation with leadership.
• Participates in surveillance activities to identify unusual epidemic situations, to evaluate theimpact of new proceduresorequipment andto evaluate how the infection preventionandcontrol programimpactsthe delivery of patient care.
• Collaborates with…