Senior Infection Preventionist at UPMC

, , United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Infection Surveillance, Epidemiology, NHSN, PA-PSRS, Data Analysis, Communicable Disease Investigation, Regulatory Compliance, Hand Hygiene, Transmission-Based Precautions, Environmental Rounding, Outbreak Investigation, Legionella Surveillance, Data Management, CIC Certification, Healthcare Epidemiology

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

The Senior Infection Preventionist, reports to the Director of Infection Prevention and is responsible for performing infection surveillance activities across multiple facilities. This role focuses on the detection, validation, analysis, and trending of healthcare‑associated infections using expert knowledge of epidemiology and surveillance definitions to ensure accurate reporting in accordance with NHSN, state, and regulatory requirements. This position is surveillance‑focused and does not include routine education, construction review, or committee leadership responsibilities. This remote opportunity will work during standard business hours within the eastern time zone. If you have a certification in infection control along with experience in infection prevention, this could be the job opportunity for you. Apply today! Responsibilities: Acts as liaison with local and state health departments and other healthcare facilities by reporting notifiable diseases and investigating communicable conditions. Effectively communicates and collaborates with interdisciplinary health care professionals, administrators, health system personnel, patients/family members, and local, state and federal regulatory agencies. Maintains advanced knowledge of National Health Safety Network (NHSN) and Pennsylvania Patient Safety Reporting System (PA-PSRS) surveillance definitions. Demonstrates ongoing continuing education by reviewing professional publications and participating in educational programs and professional organization activities. Performs environmental rounding in all areas of the healthcare facility. Reviews regulatory standards (The Joint Commission (TJC), Pennsylvania Department of the Health (PA DOH) and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)) related to cleanliness and infection prevention with healthcare workers including, but not limited to, compliance with hand hygiene, transmission-based precautions and environmental service practices. Independently performs surveillance activities using NHSN and PA-PSRS infection definitions for the detection of healthcare acquired infections in the acute and/or long-term care settings. Advanced knowledge of epidemiology and study design to investigate clusters and outbreaks for sources of infection; educate healthcare personnel regarding short and long term control measures and evaluates/monitors the effectiveness of such controls. Serves on the Infection Prevention and Control Committee and represents Hospital Epidemiology on hospital committees requiring Infection Prevention and Control input. Uses a variety of skills and techniques to plan, develop, conduct and document educational programs for hospital personnel and patients/families using age and education level appropriate venues to maintain or enhance knowledge of infection control. Provides infection prevention control input during all phases of construction/renovation activities. Conducts construction/renovation inspections and rounds routinely to ensure compliance with PA DOH requirements and assess for any infection control/safety issues. Oversees Legionella surveillance and coordinates remediation when indicated. Bachelors in nursing, Microbiology, Medical Technology, Epidemiology or related field required. Two years of Infection Prevention or related relevant experience required. Infection Prevention experience is strongly preferred. Epic budsy experience preferred. Computer skills required and data management/analysis experience preferred. Registered Nurses are required to maintain current RN licensure. Current CIC certification required. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: Certification in Infection Control required UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

The Senior Infection Preventionist performs surveillance activities across multiple facilities, focusing on the detection, validation, analysis, and trending of healthcare-associated infections using expert knowledge of epidemiology and surveillance definitions. This role also involves acting as a liaison for reporting notifiable diseases and investigating communicable conditions.