RN - Registered Nurse - Infection Control Specialist

Geisinger; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits starting day one

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Geisinger Community Medical Center in Scranton, PA is seeking a Registered Nurse focused on Infection Prevention and Control to support safe, quality patient care and coordinate with hospital leadership during Joint Commission surveys.

The role emphasizes professional growth, interdisciplinary collaboration, and participation in infection control programs, with opportunities to advance practice within Geisinger's innovative care model.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Minimum of 2 years nursing experience in a hospital setting.
• Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) with current license.

Responsibilities

• Support the goals and objectives of the organization in efforts to provide safe, quality patient care and infection prevention.
• Coordinate inpatient infection prevention and control activities in collaboration with medical staff.
• Identify and implement changes to improve infection prevention practices and provide education to assure effectiveness of the Infection Control Program.
• Participate in surveillance and surveys related to Joint Commission and DOH requirements.

Skills

Clinical Skills

Communication

Computer Literacy

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Location:

Geisinger Community Medical Center (GCMC)

Shift:

Days (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Worker Type:

Regular

Exemption Status:

Yes

Job Summary:

As one of the Top 8 Most Innovative Healthcare Systems in Becker’s Hospital Review, we’re working to create a national model for improving health. Today, we’re focused on bringing our region services that improve every facet of life to drive total health, inside and out.

Through professional growth, quality improvement, and interdisciplinary collaboration, we’ve built an innovative culture that allows nurses to grow their skillsets, develop their practice, and leverage their years of experience to build a rewarding, lasting career with impact.

Job Duties:

You’ll support the goals and objectives of the organization in efforts to provide safe, quality patient care, patient satisfaction, Infection Prevention and Control and successful Joint Commission and DOH surveys.

• At least 2 years of Registered Nurse work experience in a hospital setting is required.

• BSN is required.
• The ideal candidate will have previous experience in Infection Prevention, Joint Commission and DOH surveys.
• Previous working knowledge of epidemiology and infection disease principles preferred.

Benefits of working at Geisinger:

• Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one
• Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents
• Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) anda health savings account (HSA)
• Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly
• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive
• Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care. Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more.
• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance

Position Details:

Supports the goals and objectives of organization in efforts to provide safe, quality patient care, patient satisfaction, Infection Prevention and Control and successful Joint Commission and DOH surveys. Assists with coordinating inpatient Infection Prevention and Control activities, in collaboration with the medical staff from all healthcare facilities within the system. Assists the processes and goals of the Infection Control Program under the supervision of the Infection Prevention and Control leadership and team members in collaboration with the System Medical Director for Infection Control.

• Coordinates and participates in the development and implementation of Infection Control Programs and activities in the assigned areas/departments.
• Identifies, recommends,and implements changes toimprove infection prevention and controlpractices andprovideseducationtoassuretheeffectiveness oftheInfectionControl Program.
• Coordinates rounds in all patient care areas. Recommends changes in patient care and recommends departmentspecific education about infection control practices based on information collected or observed onrounds.
• CoordinatesimplementationandeducationabouttheInfectionControlPlanasassigned.Assists theSystemAdministrative Director forInfection Control withimplementationofhospital-wideinfection control activitiesbasedontheInfection Control Plan.
• ServesasresourcepersonforInfection Controlinitiativesat respective campus.
• Identifiesandrecordshospital acquiredinfections(HAis)perAct52requirements.
• Understands and communicates JC and other governing body requirementswhich relate toInfection ControlandGeisinger’sfulfillmentoftheserequirements. Activelyparticipatesinallsurveys
• Develops, reviews andrevisesinfectioncontrolpolicies andprocedures afterconsultation with leadership.
• Participates in surveillanceactivities to identify unusual epidemic situations, to evaluate theimpact of new proceduresorequipment andto evaluatehow the infection preventionandcontrol programimpactsthe delivery of patient care.
• Collaborateswith representativesof community health agencies andother institutions to assure coordinatedserviceforpreventionandcontrolofinfection.Assists PublicHealthauthoritiesintheinvestigationofreportable infections as required.
• Participates in continuing education programs toexpandknowledge of professional discipline. Participates in health-relatedassociationsto maintain expertise and promote interestsof the health system,
• Developsandmaintains expertise relatedtotheCDCNationalHealthcareSafety Network(NHSN)reportingcriteria andrequirements.
• Performs concurrent andretrospective medicalrecordreview including reviewof physician’sprogress notesandnurses’notes, laboratoryculturedata,radiology/imagingreports,surgeryreports, toidentifypotentialHAis.

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree- (Required)

Experience:

Minimum of 2 years-Nursing (Required)

Certification(s) and License(s):

Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) - RN_State of Pennsylvania

Skills:

Clinical Skills, Communication, Computer Literacy

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES:

Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.

• KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.
• EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.
• LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.
• INNOVATION : We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.
• SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family.

We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.