Infection Control Nurse NE
Job Posting for Infection Control Nurse NE at Penn Medicine
Description
Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?
Summary:
- The Infection Control Nurse is both responsible for surveillance, control, and prevention of infections System wide. The Infection Control Coordinator also serves as a mentor and resource for the Infection Control Nurse and oversees the program system-wide.
Responsibilities:
- Conducts ongoing nosocomial infection surveillance and other infection control related surveillance in all units of the Princeton HealthCare System. Accurately identifies infection control problems and facilitates appropriate actions as necessary. Under the direction of the Infection Control Coordinator, the nurse participates in conducting epidemiologic investigations according to public health and CDC standards. Monitors significant epidemiologic events and facilitates appropriate actions to prevent transmission. Utilizes the communicable disease reporting system and the NHSN to complete mandatory reporting. Supports customer service and performance improvement goals of the department; collaborates with other caregivers/staff, within and outside the Department, to proactively prevent infection and enhance patient care and service. Maintains standards of confidentiality. Demonstrates professional growth which may include membership in APIC, certification, and continuing education. Keeps up-to-date on current issues in infection control and assists in facilitating Princeton HealthCare System compliance with state and federal standards.
Credentials:
- Registered Nurse - NJ (Required)
Education or Equivalent Experience:
We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.
Live Your Life's Work
We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.
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