SHIFT:

• 1. Conducts infection control surveillance and program activities. (40%)
• Reviews daily microbiology and virology reports for culture results that may represent healthcare acquired infections (HAI)
• Reviews patient charts for evidence of HAIs and applies NHSN definitions to identify and report HAIs through the use of an electronic surveillance system
• Documents appropriate information in patient electronic record
• Assists with investigations of clusters of infections, outbreaks, unusual infections or exposures as these events arise and participates in epidemiologic studies as needed
• Reviews construction plans and designs and completes ICRAs as needed
• Reports "reportable diseases" to the appropriate public health departments and responds to public health department inquiries as needed
• 2. Perform HAI prevention activities. (20%)
• Collaborates with all disciplines of healthcare professionals to drive performance improvement and impact quality and patient safety
• Participates in apparent cause analysis to identify modifiable risk factors and other infection prevention opportunities
• Serves as a member of the Infection Prevention and Control Committee
• Conducts weekly environmental rounding as assigned
• 3. Education and consultation with healthcare providers (HCPs). (25%)
• Consults with HCPs to answer infection prevention and control questions or concerns from staff, patients, and/or families
• Develops and conducts mandatory education as well as new employee orientation sessions, in-services and other educational sessions
• Advises staff on appropriate isolation practices and use of personal protective equipment
• 4. Maintains compliance with regulatory requirements (15%)
• Assists with the review of infection prevention and control policies and procedures
• Assists with risk assessments to identify gaps in infection prevention and control and areas of priority
• Participates in Joint Commission, Department of Health and other regulatory readiness
• 5.Other duties as assigned
• Periodic responsibility for responding to urgent infection prevention questions after hours or on weekends. 24/7 on call expectation is to provide phone support for urgent issues on a rotational basis with other members of the IPC team

• Bachelor's Degree Healthcare field of study Required
• Master's Degree Preferred

• At least two (2) years as a healthcare professional Preferred

• Demonstrates strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self-directed, motivated, flexible
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks.
• Demonstrates organizational skills.
• Understands basic surveillance and epidemiological data

• Certification in Infection Control (CIC) - Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology - within 24 months - Required
• Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) - Pennsylvania State Licensing Board - upon hire - Preferred or
• Licensed Pharmacist (Pennsylvania) - Pennsylvania State Licensing Board - upon hire - Preferred or
• Medical Technologist (MT) - American Society Clinical Pathologists - upon hire - Preferred