Infection Preventionist/Staff Development

Philadelphia Skilled Nursing Care Community; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K

Job summary

Philadelphia Skilled Nursing Care Community is seeking an Infection Preventionist/Staff Development professional to support our Pittsburgh, PA facility. The role combines infection prevention leadership with staff development to uphold high standards of patient care.

You will develop evidence-based policies, conduct inspections, educate staff, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to reduce infections and improve outcomes while staying current with best practices and regulatory

Qualifications

• Current active RN license in the state of PA.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement infection prevention policies and procedures.
• Conduct inspections and monitoring to address infection risks.
• Educate staff on infection prevention best practices.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams on infection control strategies.
• Maintain records and reports to track infection rates and trends.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives to reduce HAIs.

Skills

RN license PA

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Job description

Job Title: Infection Preventionist/Staff Development

Requirement: RN license in state of PA

Status: Fiull Time

Salary: $85,000-$95,000 annually

Location: Pittsburgh, PA

Job Summary:

We are seeking an exceptional Infection Preventionist/Staff Development professional in the skilled nursing setting to join our team. As an Infection Preventionist/Staff Development, you will play a vital role in ensuring the highest standards of infection prevention and control, while also developing and implementing training programs to educate staff on best practices. If you are a motivated and detail-oriented professional with a passion for infection prevention and staff development, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement evidence-based infection prevention and control policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards

• Conduct regular inspections and monitoring to identify and address potential infection control risks

• Provide education and training to staff on infection prevention and control best practices, as well as other topics as needed

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement effective infection prevention and control strategies

• Develop and maintain accurate records and reports to track infection rates and trends

• Participate in quality improvement initiatives to reduce hospital-acquired infections and improve patient outcomes

• Stay up-to-date with the latest developments in infection prevention and control, and implement new strategies and best practices as needed

Requirements:

• Current active RN license in the state of PA

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and develop effective strategies

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to educate and collaborate with staff at all levels

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines

Additional Information:

• We offer a competitive $85,000-$95,000 annually

• Paid Time Off

• Holiday Pay

• Health Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• 401K

• If you are a motivated and detail-oriented professional with a passion for infection prevention and staff development, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.