Infection Preventionist RN/LPN

Squirrel Hill Wellness and Rehabilitation Center; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 41,000 - 69,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Panda Perks Employee Discount Program

On-Demand Pay for hourly employees

AFLAC

Individual phone plan

Job summary

Squirrel Hill is seeking a part-time Infection Preventionist to help develop, implement, and maintain a facility-wide infection prevention and control program. Infection prevention training will be provided to the selected candidate.

The role requires meeting state licensure or certification requirements and maintaining an active, disciplinary-free professional license. Training opportunities are available to support ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Meet state licensure or certification requirements and no disciplinary action on license.
• Completed specialized infection prevention training through accredited continuing education.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain a facility-wide infection prevention and control program.
• Provide infection prevention training (training provided).

Skills

Infection prevention

Training provided

Education

Nursing degree/certificate

Medical technologist – associate degree

Microbiology degree (BSc)

Epidemiology degree (BSc)

Other related medical fields

Job description

Infection Preventionist

Squirrel Hill is looking for a part time Infection Preventionist to help develop, implement, and maintain a facility-wide infection prevention and control program. Infection Prevention training provided.

Minimum requirements include ONE of the following:

• A professionally-trained nurse that has earned a certificate/diploma or degree in nursing;
• A professionally-trained medical technologist (or clinical laboratory scientist) that has earned at least an associate’s degree in medical technology or clinical laboratory science;
• A professionally-trained microbiologist that has earned at least a bachelor’s degree in microbiology;
• A professionally-trained epidemiologist that has earned at least a bachelor’s degree in epidemiology;
• Other related fields of training such as physician, pharmacist or physician’s assistant.

Must also meet state requirements for relevant licensures or certifications and have no disciplinary action in effect against professional license.

Completed specialized training in infection prevention and control through accredited continuing education.

Benefits include:

• PTO
• Panda Perks Employee Discount Program
• On-Demand Pay for hourly employees
• AFLAC Products
• Individual phone plan with unlimited text, data and Smartphone. (Agreement and terms apply)

Squirrel Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer