Infection Control Specialist (RN) - 15351

Penn Highlands Healthcare • Brookville, PA

12d

About The Position

The Infection Control Specialist is responsible for assisting in the development, implementation, and assessment of the hospital-wide infection control program. The Specialist will review the Daily Admissions List, perform medical 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.

Requirements

• Current Pennsylvania Registered Nursing License or Temporary Practice Permit preferred
• Computer skills required

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor Degree in nursing or health related field preferred
• Five (5) years of clinical experience preferred
• Infection control or perioperative nursing experience preferred
• Infection control certification required within three (3) years of start date in position

Responsibilities

• assisting in the development, implementation, and assessment of the hospital-wide infection control program
• review the Daily Admissions List
• perform medical 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
• assist with office functions

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation based on experience
• Professional Development
• Supportive and Experienced Peers
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Paid Time Off
• 25% discount on all services at Penn Highlands Healthcare facilities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees