Infection Preventionist

Lehigh Valley Health Network, Inc.; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network, Inc. is seeking an Infection Preventionist to join the Network's Infection Control & Prevention team. You will perform surveillance, analyze infection data, and support hospital-wide policies to reduce healthcare-associated infections.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree, 5 years in clinical/microbiology, strong epidemiology knowledge, and CIC certification. This onsite, day-shift position reports to the Infection Control & Prevention department at Lehigh Valley

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 5 years of clinical or microbiology experience with infection control
• Knowledge of epidemiology principles and practices
• CIC certification required (CBINCEI - State of PA within 3 years)

Responsibilities

• Performs detection, tabulation, evaluation, presentation, and/or control of infections among hospital patients and personnel.
• Functions as a Network subject matter expert for Infection Control and Prevention across the continuum.
• Performs continuous surveillance of patients and/or personnel with infections during hospitalization.
• Determines infection types (HAIs or community-acquired) and reports significant findings to Director/Administrator Infection Control and Prevention.
• Assists with educational programs (orientation, in-service, continuing education).
• Assists with development and implementation of Infection Control & Prevention program and antibiotic monitoring reviews.
• Collates data, analyzes attack rates, and presents to Infection Control Committee.
• Reports potential exposures to first responder organizations and state health bureau.
• Supports all Quality, Patient Safety, and Regulatory initiatives.

Skills

5 years clinical/microbiology exp

Epidemiology knowledge

CIC certification

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in nursing, medical technology, or related field

Job description

Imagine a career at one of the nation’s most advanced health networks.

Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.

LVHN has been ranked among the “Best Hospitals” by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We’re a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an ‘A’ grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN’s commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.

Whether you’re considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.

Summary

Participates as part of a Network team whose job is to prevent healthcare-associated infections and the transmission of communicable diseases between the environment, patients, personnel, and visitors across the continuum of care. Facilitates quality, patient safety, and regulatory functions.

Job Duties

• Performs detection, tabulation, evaluation, presentation, and/or control of infections occurring among hospital patients and personnel.
• Functions as a Network subject matter expert for all Infection Control and Prevention related issues across the continuum.
• Performs continuous surveillance of patients and/or personnel admitted with or acquiring infections during hospitalization.
• Determines the types of infections (HAIs or community-acquired) encountered and reports any increases or other significant findings to Director or Administrator Infection Control and Prevention.
• Assists with educational programs (orientation, in-service, continuing education, etc.).
• Assists with development and implementation of hospital-wide Infection Control and Prevention Program and antibiotic monitoring reviews.
• Collates data, analyzes attack rates, and compares with previous rates for presentation to Infection Control Committee.
• Reports potential communicable disease exposures to first responder organizations and state health bureau.
• Supports all Quality, Patient Safety, and Regulatory initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in nursing, medical technology, or related field.
• 5 years of experience in a clinical or microbiology setting with infection control and prevention policies.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of epidemiology.
• CIC - Certified in Infection Control CBINCEI - State of Pennsylvania Within 3 Years

Physical Demands

Lift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use, *patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.

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Work Shift:

Day Shift

Address:

1200 S Cedar Crest Blvd

Primary Location:

Lehigh Valley Hospital- Cedar Crest

Position Type:

Onsite

Union:

Not Applicable

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday; 8-4:30, variable

Department:

1004-13009 COH-Infection Control & Prevention