Infection Preventionist

Devereux • West Chester, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Devereux Pennsylvania Children’s Services (DPACS) is seeking an experienced registered nurse to serve as an Infection Preventionist on its Medical Services team. The role supports residential and hospital programs in West Chester and Malvern, Pennsylvania, serving children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorders, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and behavioral, emotional, and psychiatric challenges.

The Infection Preventionist ensures compliance with state and federal requirements for infection monitoring and treatment, vaccination administration, and required reporting. The position serves as a leader and subject-matter expert in infection prevention and represents DPACS to external agencies, including the Vaccine Program for Children, the CDC, and the Pennsylvania Department of Health. The role also collects and reports infection data, tracks antibiotic use, coordinates vaccinations for students and staff, and ensures compliance with Joint Commission infection-control standards.

This is a full-time, weekday day-shift position scheduled from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. The stated pay range is $40.00–$45.60 per hour. The posting offers training in crisis prevention and intervention, trauma-informed care, CPR, first aid, and cultural competencies. It also describes the ASCEND Career Accelerator Program, which includes career guidance, coaching, tuition coverage, and student loan repayment. Benefits eligibility begins after 30 days of employment.

Requirements

• Current Pennsylvania RN license.
• Previous clinical experience in a behavioral healthcare setting.
• Experience working with individuals with cognitive and/or behavioral challenges or medically complex conditions.
• Proficient computer skills and mastery of Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize, manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and adhere to established guidelines.
• Valid driver's license that must be maintained.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree.
• Experience with infection-prevention policies, procedures, audits, and guidelines.
• Experience with data collection and analysis platforms, including Radar, Pro-Filer, and/or other relevant internal and external software applications.

Responsibilities

• Ensure center compliance with state and federal regulations concerning infection monitoring and treatment, vaccination administration, and required reporting.
• Serve as a leader and expert on infection-prevention procedures and practices.
• Represent DPACS to external agencies, including the Vaccine Program for Children, the CDC, and the Pennsylvania Department of Health.
• Collect and report infection data and track antibiotic use.
• Coordinate vaccine administration for students and staff.
• Ensure Joint Commission standards for infection-control practices are followed.

Benefits

• Medical insurance, including telemedicine, dental, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services.
• Student loan debt assistance.
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance.
• Generous paid time off that begins accruing on the first day of employment.
• 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit.
• Voluntary or employee-paid supplemental life and accident coverage.
• Employee assistance and work-life balance program.
• ASCEND Career Accelerator Program with career guidance, one-on-one coaching, tuition coverage, and student loan repayment.
• Comprehensive training in crisis prevention and intervention, trauma-informed care, CPR, first aid, and cultural competencies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed