Infection Preventionist, Part Time - Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia

Job Details Position: Infection Preventionist (IP) at Albert Einstein Medical Center, Jefferson Health. Work Shift: Workday Day. Responsibilities Interact with co‑workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson. Collaboratively develop and implement an effective infection prevention and control program with the healthcare team. Perform ongoing surveillance using the electronic medical record to identify hospital‑associated infections following NHSN criteria, manage clusters and/or outbreaks within the facility or community, monitor and oversee sterilization and disinfection activities, and conduct ongoing data trend analysis. Consult with hospital staff to provide infection control recommendations for specific patients based on disease process and mode of transmission, ensuring appropriate precautions. Communicate changes in infection control or related practices to staff to facilitate consistent practice. Interpret hospital infection control policy, official recommendations, and related regulations to facilitate conformance with current regulatory standards. Provide relevant infection control resources to new and current employees to protect staff, patients, and visitors from transmission of infection. Serve on selected hospital committees to act as a resource for infection control‑related information, facilitate communication, and provide updates to the Infection Control Committee. Identify and report hospital‑associated infections to ensure compliance with national and state requirements (e.g., PA Act 52). Monitor and implement measures to maintain compliance with all regulatory agencies (CMS, TJC, PA DOH). Collaborate with local and state Department of Health on public health initiatives and issues affecting surrounding communities. Provide additional knowledge, support, and input to identify environmental issues to reduce the risk of infections related to the environment. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications Baccalaureate degree in nursing (active nursing license required), public health, epidemiology, clinical laboratory science, medical technology, or related field (required). Master’s degree preferred. Previous infection control experience preferred. Benefits Comprehensive benefits package for full‑time and part‑time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, and voluntary benefits. Tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full‑time service or two years of part‑time service. Access to medical (including prescription) insurance for all colleagues, including those working less than part‑time, per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps. EEO Statement Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status. #J-18808-Ljbffr Albert Einstein Medical Center