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RN, Infection Control Preventionist, Skilled Nursing Center (FT, Days)
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What they do
A Registered Nurse provides medical care and treatment, educates patients about their conditions, and provides emotional support to patients and families. Works in hospitals, schools, clinics or community health centers. Works under the supervision of a physician or other specialist, and serves as the primary point of care for patients in a hospital setting. May specialize in emergency room work, or treatment for a particular condition, or specialize in working with infants, the elderly or other patient groups. May work as an advanced practice specialists and prescribe medications in addition to offering specialty care.
$81,734 / year median in Pennsylvania
+9% projected growth
Job Description
RN, Infection Control Preventionist, Skilled Nursing Center (FT, Days) Show Map
Location
303 Smallacombe Dr, Scranton, PA, 18508, United States
Job Category
RN, RN, Infection Control Preventionist
Employee Type
1-Full Time
Contact information
Name
Theresa Snyder
Phone
570-348-1455
tsnyde@allied-services.org
Description
GENERAL SUMMARY
Reporting to the Director of Quality Improvement, the Infection Control/ Health & Safety Nurse coordinates the Employee Health and Safety Program and as Infection Control Coordinator is assigned the responsibility of supervising the multiple facets of the Infection Control Program. Assigned duties are implemented in a manner appropriate to the age-specific needs of the patients served.
Type of supervision exercised:
none.
Jobs reporting to this position:
none.
EDUCATION
Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program required.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Minimum of two (2) years experience as a Registered Nurse required.
SPECIAL EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
Possession of a current license as a Registered Nurse issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nurse Examiners required. Must be cleared by PA State Police criminal history check. Good written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills required for effective communication with staff, management and external customers. Must ensure confidentiality of resident/employee function and reports.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Sedentary work: duties require exerting up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally (approximately 10-33% of shift) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, and pull articles such as files. Position requires ability to transport self throughout facility.
ACCIDENT OR HEALTH HAZARDS
Occasional exposure to communicable diseases and blood/body substances.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Works in a well-lit office or nursing unit. Additional Information
Shift
Days