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Devereux Pennsylvania Children's Services is seeking an experienced Infection Preventionist (RN) for their West Chester and Malvern campuses. The role involves ensuring compliance with infection control standards and prohibits abuse, providing a supportive environment for children and adolescents with diverse needs. Applicants must have clinical experience in behavioral healthcare and relevant qualifications.
Are you experienced with Infection Prevention policy, procedures, and guidelines? Are you looking for a Full Time Day position Monday-Friday? Do you want to join a team working with a children population where your IP experience is valued?
Devereux Pennsylvania Children's Services, with programs in West Chester and Malvern, PA, is seeking an experienced Infection Preventionist (RN) to join our team. As an Infection Preventionist at Devereux PA Children's Services (DPACS), you will work with dedicated professionals who share your passion for helping individuals in need.
The Infection Preventionist (RN) is part of our Medical Services team at our residential treatment programs for children and adolescents located at our West Chester and Malvern campuses. Our programs provide clinical treatment, educational instruction, and behavioral intervention services to children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorders, intellectual and developmental disabilities, behavioral, emotional, and psychiatric challenges and disorders.
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Devereux Pennsylvania Children’s Services (DPACS) serves children, adolescents, and young adults with autism spectrum disorders, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and psychiatric challenges. Located in West Chester and Malvern, services include psychiatric residential treatment, inpatient psychiatric hospital, assessment, community mental health services, employment and social skills training, and private school educational services for children and adolescents aged 6-21. The programs emphasize Program-Wide Positive Behavior Intervention and Support (PW-PBIS), promoting positive behaviors and creating safe, supportive environments. Annually, over 1,000 children and adolescents receive specialized care tailored to their needs, aiming to equip them with skills to thrive in their communities.
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Qualifications
Education: Pennsylvania RN license required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.
Experience: Clinical experience in behavioral healthcare required; experience with infection prevention policies, procedures, audits, and guidelines preferred. Candidates should have experience working with individuals with cognitive, behavioral, or complex medical conditions. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data collection platforms (Radar, Pro-Filer, etc.) required. Strong organizational, communication, and independent working skills are essential. Must maintain a valid driver’s license.
Devereux maintains a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and promotes a culture of reporting, cooperating fully with authorities.