Infection Control Specialist Quality Safety Mon Valley

Penn Highlands Healthcare has been awarded on the Forbes list of Best-in-State Employers 2022. This prestigious award is presented by Forbes and Statistica Inc., the world leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider.

Summary:

The Infection Control Prevention (ICP) Specialist is responsible for assisting in the development, implementation and assessment of the hospital-wide infection control program. The ICP will review the Daily Admissions List, perform clinical surveillance rounds, review laboratory tests and chest x-rays, make computer entries into multiple computerized surveillance systems, perform chart reviews to abstract clinical data, assist with education and training related to Infection Control/Epidemiology, attend education programs, and assist with office functions.

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Current Pennsylvania Registered Nurse License or Temporary Practice Permit preferred, but not required. Bachelor Degree in nursing or other health related field preferred, but not required.

-Five years clinical experience preferred; Infection control or perioperative nursing experience preferred

-Computer skills; Infection Control certification required within 3 years of start date in department/position

WHAT WE OFFER:

Competitive Compensation

Shift Differential

Professional Development

Supportive and Experienced Peers BENEFITS:

Medical, Dental, and Vision offered after completion of introductory period

Paid Time Off

403(b) retirement plan with company match

Company Paid Short & Long Term disability coverage

Company Paid and Voluntary Life Insurance

Flex Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Health & Wellness Programs