Infection Control Preventionist

St. Lukes is proud of the skills experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Lukes 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 patients ability to pay for health care.

The Infection Control Preventionist (ICP) participates in conducting and coordinating the infection control activities within the hospital. The ICP acts as a resource to and a liaison between patient care units support services medical staff Infection Control Committee Microbiology Lab Hospital Administration Network hospitals and Public Health Departments.

The intent of this job description is to provide a summary of the major duties and responsibilities of this position and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in this position.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conducts facility wide surveillance analysis a nd reporting of Hospital Acquired infections (HAI) as esta b l ished by the an n ual Infection C ontrol Depart m ental goals and objectives.

• Identifies and reports HAI in accordance with Pennsylvania and New Jersey PA reporting requirements.

• Reports co m m unicable diseases to the appropriate public health depart m e nts as required by statutes.

• Acts as a r e s ource/li a is o n to all custo m ers on matters of Infection Control and epide m iology.

• Functions as a professional role m od e l including but not l i m ited to proper handwashing technique and appropriate use of p e rsonal protective equip m ent (PPE).

• Institutes appropriate in f ection control m easures dee m ed necessary when it is reasonably felt there is a danger to any patient staff m e m ber visitor or the environ m ent.

• Participates in collecting reporting and bench m a r king infections to the N ational

  • Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN).

• Assists E m ployee Health Services in follow-up of e m ployee exposures.

• Enhances knowledge and professional develop m ent through participation in in-services and continuing education progra m s reviewing current lite r ature and m embership in the

  • Association for Professionals in In f ection Control and Epide m iology (APIC).

• Participates in identifying depart m ental needs and supporting annual goals and objectives.

• Develops and conducts infection con t rol educational programs as needed.

• Serves on a p propriate c o mmittees i n cluding b u t not li m ited to Infection Control

  • Com m ittee.

• Maintains confidentiality of all m aterial handled within the Network/Entity as well as the proper release of info r m ation.

• Utilizes e v i d ence based research to s upport a nd advance the p ractice of infection control and epide m iology.

• Participates in Perfor m a nce I m prove m ent activities.

• Maintains awareness of depart m ental budget.

• C o m plie s w i t h N e t w o r k an d d epar t menta l polici e s regardi n g i ssue s o f e m p loyee patien t an d e nvironment a l safet y an d foll o w s th e a ppropriat e re portin g r e qu i r e m ent s .

• Complie s wi t h Net w ork an d depar t ment a l policie s r e gardin g dres s cod e a nd attendanc e .

• Demonstrate s competenc y i n th e ass e s s m e nt r a ng e o f trea t m e nt kno w ledg e o f gro w th an d developmen t an d communi c atio n app r opria t e t o th e ag e o f th e patien t bein g treated.

• D e m onstrates/ m odels the hospitals core v a lues & custo m er service behaviors in int e ractions with all cus t o m ers (i n t ernal & e x ter n al).

• D e m onstrates/ m odels the Networks Service Excellence Standards of Perfo r m ance in int e ractions with a l l custo m ers (i n ternal and e x ternal).

• D e m onstrates Perfor m ance I m prove m ent in the following areas as appropriate: Clinical Care/Outco m es Cus t o m er/Service I m prov e ment Operational Syste m /Process and Safety.

• D e m onstrates financial responsibility and accountability t h ro u gh the effective and efficient use of resources in daily procedures processes and practices.

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; 10 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 as 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.

/Epidemiology or related field required. Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree (BSN) is required within 5 years of hire. Certification in Infection Control (CIC) preferred upon hire.

CIC certification is required within 5 years of hire for all ICPs working in New Jersey.

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 andcurrent home address. Be sure toincludeemployment history forthe past seven (7) years including your present employer. Additionally you areencouraged to upload a current resume including all work history education and/or certifications andlicenses 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. Lukes!!