Infection Control Specialist Registered Nurse

Location:

Geisinger Community Medical Center (GCMC)

Shift:

Days (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Worker Type:

Regular

Exemption Status:

Yes

Job Summary:

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.

Job Duties:

• 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 and provides education to assure the effectiveness of the Infection Control Program.
• Coordinates rounds in all patient care areas. Recommends changes in patient care and recommends department specific education about infection control practices based on information collected or observed on rounds.
• Coordinates implementation and education about the Infection Control Plan as assigned. Assists the System Administrative Director for Infection Control with implementation of hospital-wide infection control activities based on the Infection Control Plan.
• Serves as resource person for Infection Control initiatives at respective campus.
•  Identifies and records hospital acquired infections (HAis)per Act 52 requirements.
• Understands and communicates JC and other governing body requirements which relate to Infection Control and Geisinger's fulfillment of these requirements. Actively participates in all surveys
• Develops, reviews and revises infection control policies and procedures after consultation with leadership.
• Participates in surveillance activities to identify unusual epidemic situations, to evaluate the impact of new procedures or equipment and to evaluate how the infection prevention and control program impacts the delivery of patient care.
• Collaborates with representatives of community health agencies and other