Infection Control Preventionist - Warren Campus

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.The Infection Control Preventionist participates in conducting and coordinating the infection control activities within the skilled nursing facility. Acts as a resource to and a liaison between the skilled nursing facility, support services, medical staff and Infection Control Committee.This position supports both the Warren Campus (.9) and the Easton Campus (.1). Therefore, dual / multi-state licensure will be required for RN credentials.JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develops and implements an ongoing infection prevention and control program to prevent, recognize, and control the onset and spread of infections in order to provide a safe, sanitary, and comfortable environment

Establishes facility-wide systems for the prevention, identification, reporting, investigation, and control of infections and communicable diseases of residents, staff, and visitors

Develops and implements written policies and procedures in accordance with current standards of practice and recognized guidelines for infection prevention and control

Oversees the facility’s antibiotic stewardship program

Oversees resident care activities that increase risk of infection (i.e., use and care of urinary catheters, wound care, incontinence care, skin care, point-of-care blood testing, and medication injections)

Leads the facility’s Infection and Prevention Control Committee. Develops action plans to address opportunities for improvement

Participates on the facility’s QAA Committee. Performs duties as assigned

Implements an annual infection control risk assessment process and participates in the facility’s annual facility assessment review process

Reviews and/or revises the facility’s infection prevention and control program, its standards, policies, and procedures annually and as needed for changes to the facility assessment to ensure they are effective and in accordance with current standards of practice for preventing and controlling infections

Provides education related to infection prevention and control principles, policies, and procedures to staff, residents, and families (where appropriate)

PHYSICAL AND S E NSORY REQUIRE M ENTS:Sit up to 2 hours per day; 1 hour at a ti m e. Stand for up to 8 hours per day, 2 hours at a ti m e. Walk 6 hours per day; 1 0 m inutes at a ti m e. O ccasionally lift, carry, push or pull o b jects up to 25 lbs. Occasionally stoop or bend. Must be able to perceive attribu t es of an object through touch. Must be able to hear at it relates to nor m al conversation, high and low frequencies. Must be able to s e e as it r e lat e s to gene r al, near, far, color and peripheral vision.EDUCATION:Registered Nurse or Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology/Epidemiology or related field preferred. Certification in Infection Control preferred upon hire. New infection control preventionists must proceed with CIC certification after two years of full time employment or equivalent. TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:Minimum of two (2) years experience required in Nursing, Microbiology/Epidemiology or related field. For RN, acute care clinical nursing experience required.Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address. Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer. Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable. It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application. Thank you for your interest in St. Luke'sSt. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. (http://www.slhn.org/EOE) Founded in 1872, St. Luke’s University Health Network (http://www.slhn.org/) (SLUHN) is a fully integrated, regional, non-profit network of more than 20,000 employees providing services at 15 campuses and 300+ outpatient sites. With annual net revenue of $3.5 billion, the Network’s service area includes 11 counties in two states: Lehigh, Northampton, Berks, Bucks, Carbon, Montgomery, Monroe, Schuylkill and Luzerne counties in Pennsylvania and Warren and Hunterdon counties in New Jersey. St. Luke’s hospitals operate the largest network of trauma centers in Pennsylvania, with the Bethlehem Campus being home to St. Luke’s Children’s Hospital.SLUHN is the only Lehigh Valley-based health care system to earn Medicare’s five-star ratings (the highest) for quality, efficiency and patient satisfaction. It is both a Leapfrog Group and Healthgrades Top Hospital and a Newsweek World’s Best Hospital. The Network’s flagship University Hospital has earned the 100 Top Major Teaching Hospital designation from Fortune/Merative 11 times total and eight years in a row, including in 2023 when it was identified as THE #4 TEACHING HOSPITAL IN THE COUNTRY. In 2021, St. Luke’s was identified as one of the 15 Top Health Systems nationally. SLUHN has been named a Top Workplaces 2023 by the Morning Call. In addition, St. Luke’s has been named a Top Workplace nationally, in the Philadelphia region, and in New Jersey. St. Luke’s is the ONLY healthcare institution in Pennsylvania and the third-highest ranked healthcare entity in the nation to be deemed a Top Workplace in 2023. In 2023, St. Luke’s was named one of America’s Best Employers for Women by Forbes. St. Luke’s was the only employer in the Lehigh Valley to be named to the list and was one of only two healthcare employers in Pennsylvania to receive the designation. St. Luke’s University Health Network is the top-ranked Lehigh Valley-based employer in Forbes Magazine’s ranking of employers in Pennsylvania. Learn More Here. (http://www.slhn.org/About)