Registered Nurse (RN) INFECTION CONTROL NURSE

Responsibilities

Infection Control Practitioner- Leadership Position

Days : Mostly Monday-Friday

Status : Full-Time & Salaried

Shift : Days but flex hours to meet the needs of staff working all shifts, both on weekdays and weekends as needed

The Infection Control Practitioner (ICP) oversees the infection control program for the facility and is responsible for conducting infection control rounds,annual infection control plan, identifying potential infection control issues, conducting staff education related to infection prevention, reviewing and updating Infection Control policies as needed and analyzing infection control data and making recommendations to ensure accordance with regulatory compliance.

The infection control practitioner maintains all reporting for internal and external agencies. The ICP will serve as the primary phlebotomist for the hospital.

Will provide oversight and supervision to the additional phlebotomy staff as we are working on trying to contract out phlebotomists and / or hire phlebotomy separate from the ICP.

The ICP will be responsible for conducting tuberculosis screening, testing, and education as needed for all staff.

The ICP will oversee staff immunizations and the influenza program for the facility

If you would like to learn more about the ICP position before applying, please contact Jacklyn Shughart, Regional Healthcare Recruiter at (717) 926-8764.

The Meadows Psychiatric Center is the leading behavioral health treatment facility in Central Pennsylvania. We are located a short distance outside State College, PA.

The Meadows is a 119 inpatient behavioral health hospital and has been providing comprehensive services to children, adolescents, adults and older adults for over 35 years.

Visit our website at www.themeadows.net

What do our current nursing staff value at The Meadows & UHS?

A safe and supportive environment that puts patient care first and values the nursing profession. One of the most rewarding aspects of working at The Meadows is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times.

You are never alone, as you are part of a large, nationwide network of nurses and nursing leaders that educate the field, routinely exchange ideas, and review current topics within the industry.

We are proud of our robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement with UHS.

We want to help you succeed and grow in your profession and enjoy a sense of belonging and trust that comes through your expanding experience.

At UHS, you have a voice.

Who we are :

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc.

has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $11.

6 billion in 2020. In 2021, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; in 2020, ranked #281 on the Fortune 500;

and listed #330 in Forbes ranking of U.S.’ Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 89,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates 26 acute care hospitals, 334 behavioral health facilities, 39 outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 38 U.

S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

Qualifications

Requirements :

• Associate Degree or higher preferred
• RN preferably but will use a Licensed Practical Nurse within the State of Pennsylvania, required.
• Current APIC membership or willing to obtain.
• Certification in Infection Control or obtain within two (2) years of employment.
• Two (2) years in psychiatric nursing preferred. Supervisory experience preffered. Infection Control and / or employee health experience preffered.
• Competency with electronic healthcare systems, preferred.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates.

UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

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