Rn Infection Preventionist, Allegheny General

Allegheny Health Network

Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Healthcare-associated infection data analysis
Infection prevention education
Hospital-wide infection prevention programs
Allegheny General’s Infection Prevention Department focuses on the collection, analysis and interpretation of healthcare-associated infection data to prevent the spread of infection and ensure compliance with required regulations

Job Summary

  • Allegheny General’s Infection Prevention Department focuses on the collection, analysis and interpretation of healthcare-associated infection data to prevent the spread of infection and ensure compliance with required regulations.
  • The Infection Preventionist under the direction of the Manager of Infection Prevention is a position responsible for implementing hospital-wide infection prevention programs while ensuring compliance with the mandates of required accrediting and regulatory agencies.
  • At AHN, employees trust working together and place patients at the center of all they do.

Matching Summary

Allegheny General’s Infection Prevention Department focuses on the collection, analysis and interpretation of healthcare-associated infection data to prevent the spread of infection and ensure compliance with required regulations.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Healthcare-associated infection data analysis
  • Infection prevention education
  • Hospital-wide infection prevention programs
  • Surveillance for healthcare associated infections
  • Monitoring patients requiring isolation precautions

Nice-to-have

  • Valuing fresh perspectives
  • Best growth and educational opportunities
  • Inclusive work environment

Key Requirements

  • Associate’s degree in Nursing, Medical Technology, Public Health, Epidemiology or related field
  • 3 years clinical experience or disease surveillance experience
  • Current State of PA RN licensure
  • Certification in Infection Prevention and Control within 3 years of hire
  • CPR – American Heart Association
  • Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance
  • Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance
  • Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting

Work Rights

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