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General Summary

Performs infection prevention and control activities including surveillance, data collection, analysis and implementation of infection prevention interventions for the System. Serves as a resource to patients, families, Department of Health, and system healthcare providers. Implements and sustains infection prevention strategies.

Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

+ Maintains competence in area of expertise.

+ Collaborates with other professionals to improve patient care/safety based on evidence-based infection prevention and control practices.

+ Performs surveillance for healthcare associated infections.

+ Compiles and analyzes data on healthcare associated infections and disseminates the data to improve patient safety across the continuum of care.

+ Identifies opportunities for improvement in patient or healthcare worker safety based on surveillance activities.

+ Acts as a resource and role model.

+ Evaluates practices/products for efficacy and seeks to control costs by eliminating practices which are proven to be ineffective.

+ Develops, implements, and evaluates education programs for staff and students, and educational resources for patients and families.

+ Manages infection prevention related projects as appropriate.

+ Contributes new knowledge related to infection prevention by initiating and/or participating in research as appropriate.

+ Utilizes epidemiological principles to conduct investigations.

+ Prepares and maintains written documentation as required by the profession and the department.

+ Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.

Common Expectations:

+ Reports data to regulatory agencies as required.

+ Develops, reviews and revises infection prevention and control policies using evidence-based models and advocates for continuous improvement that will lead to increased safety and participates in safety education programs and root cause analyses as required.

+ Makes decisions with a focus on emotional intelligence, listening skills and learning skills.

+ Demonstrates knowledge of risk assessment concepts and uses its structure to participate in projects guiding risk reduction strategies related to Infection Prevention and Control.

+ Ensures professional competency with routine surveillance activities and outbreak investigations.

+ Ensures process design of establish procedures and internal workflows are utilized consistently.

+ Maintains established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assessment, safety, environmental and infection control standards.

+ Enhances professional growth and development through advanced/continuing education to maintain up-to-date knowledge, skills, and competencies.

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

+ Bachelors Degree Healthcare related field (e.g. nursing, public health, epidemiology, clinical laboratory science, medical technology or related field). Required

Work Experience:

+ 1 year Experience in nursing or other healthcare related field. Required

Licenses:

+ Certified in Infection Prevention and Control within 4 years Preferred and

+ Licensed Registered Nurse Upon Hire Preferred

Benefits Offered:

Comprehensive health benefits

Flexible spending and health savings accounts

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Short-term disability

Education assistance

Financial education and support, including DailyPay

Wellness and Wellbeing programs

Caregiver support via Wellthy

Childcare referral service via Wellthy

Quality of Life

Founded in 1741, the city of York is considered by many as the first capital of the United States. The Articles of Confederation were signed by the Second Continental Congress here in 1777. Its beautifully restored historic district is an architectural treasure. While York retains its farming and manufacturing heritage, at its heart York is a thriving cultural community that has attracted creative talent and innovative entrepreneurial investors from across the nation.

Life in York County offers affordable housing, options for higher education, a thriving arts and cultural community, historical attractions, parks and recreational resources, semi-professional baseball team, fine dining and more - within an easy drive of major East Coast cities.

York County residents can find local employment in healthcare, manufacturing, technology, agricultural and service sectors. (Patient population: 445,000)

WellSpan Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy and intention of the System to maintain consistent and equal treatment toward applicants and employees of all job classifications without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, national origin, ancestry, veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic.