Infection Preventionist Registered Nurse - South Mountain Restoration Center

Full Job Description

Do have a passion for providing superior care and making a difference in the lives of others? Do you want to utilize your infectious disease prevention expertise to protect vulnerable citizens? The Department of Human Services (DHS), South Mountain Restoration Center is seeking a motivated Infection Preventionist Registered Nurse. This is the perfect opportunity to join a team dedicated to safeguarding residents and making a positive impact on their health. We encourage you to apply today!

Requirements

As an Infection Preventionist Registered Nurse (IPRN), you will coordinate infection prevention and control program (IPCP) activities to prevent, detect, and mitigate communicable diseases and infections in a Commonwealth operated nursing home.

You will develop, implement, and evaluate policies and procedures that follow recognized standards for preventing, identifying, and controlling infectious diseases.

You will also conduct outbreak investigations, monitor resident health, and collaborate with facility staff to ensure quality resident care.

This role requires thorough knowledge of disease processes, pathology, and symptoms as well as the ability to implement effective infectious agent surveillance systems.

In addition, you will assist with the direct delivery of quality nursing care as needed, monitor compliance with IPCP requirements, and identify areas of deficiency, and develop plans to educate staff on proper infection control procedures and processes.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 40 hours per week
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Your schedule may change based on operational needs.
• Free parking
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Two years of professional nursing experience in a healthcare facility.

Special Requirements:

• You must be in possession of an Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) Certificate of Mastery issued by the National Association of Directors of Nursing Administration in Long Term Care (NADONALTC), possession of an active Certified in Infection Control (CIC) certification as issued by the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology (CBIC), or possession of an active Long-Term Care Certification in Infection Prevention (LTC-CIP) certification as issued by the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology (CBIC).
  
• You must possess active authorization to practice as a Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania.
  
• All employees possessing an active temporary practice permit must obtain licensure as a Registered Nurse within the one (1) year period defined by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination and a drug screening.
• This position falls under the provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services Act.
  • Under the Act, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to, PA State Police and FBI clearance.

How to Apply:

Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position.

Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).

Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.

Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce.

The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania.

The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law.

All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

Additional Information

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.