Job Summary

　　Responsible for leading and maintaining the organizational strategic goals and objectives specifically those related to the system infection prevention and control.

　　Job Duties

　　Lead infection control project as directed

　　Oversees data mining system for infection control program

　　Coordinates and participates in the development and implementation of Infection Control programs at all campuses

　　Supports operational responsibility for staffing plans to support the department including position descriptions, performance evaluations, action plans, employee goal setting, hiring, promotion and disciplinary actions.

　　Manages assigned staff at campus for infection control system-wide program

　　Participates in recruitment and retention of all professional and support staff.

　　Identifies, recommends and implements changes to improve infection prevention and control practices and provides education to assure the effectiveness of the Infection Control Program.

　　Recommends changes in patient care and recommends department specific education about infection control practices based on information collected or observed on rounds.

　　Detects evidence of transmission of infectious diseases, investigates possible clusters of infections and institutes control measures as necessary.

　　Coordinates implementation and education about the Infection Control Plan.

　　Assists with implementation of system-wide infection control activities based on the Infection Control Plan; assures compliance with the requirements of Act 52 and Act 13.

　　Identifies and records hospital acquired infections based on the review of appropriate laboratory data and medical records for surveillance and reporting purposes.

　　Analyzes, records and prepares reports for the Infection Control Committee on the incidence of targeted infections.

　　Understands and communicates regulatory body requirements which relate to Infection Control; actively participates in all surveys.

　　Responsible for maintaining appropriate records of all Infection Control activities.

　　Participates in surveillance activities to identify unusual epidemic situations, to evaluate the impact of new procedures or equipment and to evaluate how the infection prevention and control program impacts the delivery of patient care.

　　System travel to Geisinger campuses

　　Work is typically performed in an office environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.

　　Position Details

　　Education

　　Bachelor's Degree-Healthcare Related Degree (Required)

　　Experience

　　Minimum of 1 year-Managerial/Supervisory (Required), Minimum of 5 years-Clinical (Required)

　　Certification(s) and License(s)

　　Infection Control Certification - Default Issuing Body

　　OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow. INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation. SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, from senior management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.

　　We are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.