RN, Infection Control Preventionist, Skilled Nursing Center (FT, Days)

Allied Services; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Allied Services in Scranton, PA is seeking an Infection Control/Health & Safety Nurse to coordinate the Employee Health and Safety Program and act as Infection Control Coordinator, reporting to the Director of Quality Improvement.

The role requires a nursing degree and RN license in Pennsylvania, minimum two years of RN experience, and the ability to communicate effectively while maintaining confidentiality; PA State Police clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program required.
• Good written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills required for effective communication with staff, management and external customers.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Employee Health and Safety Program and Infection Control Program.
• Oversee and supervise the Infection Control Coordinator duties as described by the Director of Quality Improvement.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program

Job description

General Summary

Reporting to the Director of Quality Improvement, the Infection Control/Health & Safety Nurse coordinates the Employee Health and Safety Program and as Infection Control Coordinator is assigned the responsibility of supervising the multiple facets of the Infection Control Program.

Assigned duties are implemented in a manner appropriate to the age-specific needs of the patients served.

Type of supervision exercised: none. Jobs reporting to this position: none.

Education

Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program required.

Work Experience

Minimum of two (2) years experience as a Registered Nurse required.

Special Employment Requirements

• Possession of a current license as a Registered Nurse issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nurse Examiners required.
• Must be cleared by PA State Police criminal history check.
• Good written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills required for effective communication with staff, management and external customers.
• Must ensure confidentiality of resident/employee function and reports.

Physical Demands

Sedentary work: duties require exerting up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally (approximately 10-33% of shift) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, and pull articles such as files. Position requires ability to transport self throughout facility.

Accident or Health Hazards

Occasional exposure to communicable diseases and blood/body substances.

Working Conditions

Works in a well-lit office or nursing unit.