Infection Control Preventionist

St. Luke’s University Health Network; Sellersville (Bucks County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke's University Health Network seeks an Infection Control Preventionist (ICP) to coordinate infection control activities. The ICP serves as a liaison across units, lab, administration and public health, and promotes evidence-based practices in infection control and epidemiology.

The role emphasizes surveillance, reporting, and educational program development, with expectations to participate in performance improvement and interdisciplinary committees.

Qualifications

• BSN required within 5 years of hire.
• CIC certification preferred upon hire; CIC certification required within 5 years for all ICPs working in New Jersey.

Responsibilities

• Conduct facility-wide surveillance, analysis and reporting of hospital-acquired infections (HAI).
• Identify and report HAI per PA/NJ requirements; report communicable diseases to public health departments as required.
• Serve as resource/liaison on Infection Control and epidemiology; model proper hand hygiene and PPE use.

Skills

Infection control

Epidemiology

Nursing

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Certified Infection Control (CIC) preferred

Job description

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.

The Infection Control Preventionist (ICP) participates in conducting and coordinating the infection control activities within the hospital. The ICP acts as a resource to and a liaison between patient care units, support services, medical staff, Infection Control Committee, Microbiology Lab, Hospital Administration, Network hospitals, and Public Health Departments. The intent of this job description is to provide a summary of the major duties and responsibilities of this position and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in this position.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Conducts facility wide surveillance, analysis and reporting of Hospital Acquired infections (HAI) as established by the annual Infection Control Departmental goals and objectives. Identifies and reports HAI in accordance with Pennsylvania and New Jersey PA reporting requirements. Reports communicable diseases to the appropriate public health departments as required by statutes. Acts as a resource/liaison to all customers on matters of Infection Control and epidemiology. Functions as a professional role model, including, but not limited to proper handwashing technique and appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

Institutes appropriate infection control measures deemed necessary when it is reasonably felt there is a danger to any patient, staff member, visitor, or the environment. Participates in collecting, reporting, and benchmarking infections to the National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN). Assists Employee Health Services in follow-up of employee exposures. Enhances knowledge and professional development through participation in in-services and continuing education programs, reviewing current literature, and membership in the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC).

Participates in identifying departmental needs and supporting annual goals and objectives. Develops and conducts infection control educational programs as needed. Serves on appropriate committees, including, but not limited to, Infection Control Committee. Maintains confidentiality of all material handled within the Network/Entity as well as the proper release of information. Utilizes evidence based research to support and advance the practice of infection control and epidemiology. Participates in Performance Improvement activities. Maintains awareness of departmental budget.

Complies with Network, and departmental policies regarding issues of employee, patient and environmental safety and follows the appropriate reporting requirements. Complies with Network, and departmental policies regarding dress code and attendance. Demonstrates competency in the assessment, range of treatment, knowledge of growth and development, and communication appropriate to the age of the patient being treated. Demonstrates/models the hospital’s core values & customer service behaviors in interactions with all customers (internal & external). Demonstrates/models the Network’s Service Excellence Standards of Performance in interactions with all customers (internal and external). Demonstrates Performance Improvement in the following areas as appropriate: Clinical Care/Outcomes, Customer/Service Improvement, Operational System/Process, and Safety. Demonstrates financial responsibility and accountability through the effective and efficient use of resources in daily procedures, processes and practices.

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS

Sit up to 2 hours per day; 1 hour at a time. Stand for up to 8 hours per day, 2 hours at a time. Walk 6 hours per day; 10 minutes at a time. Occasionally lift, carry, push or pull objects up to 25 lbs. Occasionally stoop or bend. Must be able to perceive attributes of an object through touch. Must be able to hear as it relates to normal conversation, high and low frequencies. Must be able to see as it relates to general, near, far, color and peripheral vision. /Epidemiology or related field required. Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree (BSN) is required within 5 years of hire. Certification in Infection Control (CIC) preferred upon hire. CIC certification is required within 5 years of hire for all ICPs working in New Jersey.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum of two (2) years experience required in Nursing, Microbiology/Epidemiology or related field. For RN, acute care clinical nursing experience required.

St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Founded in 1872, St. Luke’s University Health Network (SLUHN) is a fully integrated, regional, non-profit network of more than 23,000 employees providing services at 16 campuses and 350+ outpatient sites. With annual net revenue in excess of $4 billion, the Network’s service area includes 11 counties in two states: Lehigh, Northampton, Berks, Bucks, Carbon, Montgomery, Monroe, Schuylkill and Luzerne counties in Pennsylvania and Warren and Hunterdon counties in New Jersey. St. Luke’s hospitals operate the largest network of trauma centers in Pennsylvania, with the Bethlehem Campus being home to St. Luke’s Children’s Hospital. SLUHN is the only Lehigh Valley-based health care system to earn Medicare’s five-star ratings (the highest) for quality, efficiency and patient satisfaction.

It is both a Leapfrog Group and Healthgrades Top Hospital and a Newsweek World’s Best Hospital. The Network’s flagship University Hospital has earned the 100 Top Major Teaching Hospital designation from Premier 13 times total and eleven years in a row, including in 2023 when it was identified as THE #4 TEACHING HOSPITAL IN THE COUNTRY. In 2021, St. Luke’s was identified as one of the 15 Top Health Systems nationally. St. Luke’s is the ONLY health care institution in the Lehigh Valley to be named a Top Workplace regionally repeating the exclusive honor for the third year in a row. Also, for the third straight year, St. Luke’s has been a Top Workplaces in the Philadelphia Region by the Philadelphia Inquirer, ranking 9th in the large employer category for 2025 and the only health care system in PA to receive this award. In 2025, St. Luke’s was recognized as a national Top Workplaces by USA Today, three years in a row, including the 3rd best health care system in the nation in 2023 and 2024. Lastly, in 2025, St. Luke’s was named a Top Workplace in New Jersey for the third year in a row.

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