Infection Preventionist

Career Opportunity At Lehigh Valley Health Network

Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks. Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.

LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.

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Job Title: Infection Control Coordinator

Summary Participates as part of a Network team whose job is to prevent healthcare-associated infections and the transmission of communicable diseases between the environment, patients, personnel, and visitors across the continuum of care. Facilitates quality, patient safety, and regulatory functions.

• Performs detection, tabulation, evaluation, presentation, and/or control of infections occurring among hospital patients and personnel.
• Functions as a Network subject matter expert for all Infection Control and Prevention related issues across the continuum.
• Performs continuous surveillance of patients and/or personnel admitted with or acquiring infections during hospitalization.
• Determines the types of infections (HAIs or community-acquired) encountered and reports any increases or other significant findings to Director or Administrator Infection Control and Prevention.
• Assists with educational programs (orientation, in-service, continuing education, etc.).
• Assists with development and implementation of hospital-wide Infection Control and Prevention Program and antibiotic monitoring reviews.
• Collates data, analyzes attack rates, and compares with previous rates for presentation to Infection Control Committee.
• Reports potential communicable disease exposures to first responder organizations and state health bureau.
• Supports all Quality, Patient Safety, and Regulatory initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in nursing, medical technology, or related field.
• 5 years of experience in a clinical or microbiology setting with infection control and prevention policies.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of epidemiology.
• CIC - Certified in Infection Control CBINCEI - State of Pennsylvania Within 3 Years

Physical Demands Lift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use, *patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.