Infection Control Coordinator - Gracedale Nursing Home

Salary : $64,777.00 AnnuallyLocation : Nazareth, PAJob Type: Full timeJob Number: 2025-00087EDepartment: Human ServicesDivision: Gracedale Nursing HomeOpening Date: 02272025Closing Date: 3122025 5:00 PM Eastern Application RequirementsIn order to be considered for this position, applicants must successfully submit a completed application prior to the posting deadline. Applications submitted with incomplete or missing education andor work experience sections will be considered incomplete and will not be reviewed. These applicants will be disqualified from consideration. The attachment of a resume to the application does not fulfill this requirement and will not prevent incomplete applications from being rejected. Education and work experience fields must be completed, regardless of the presence of an attached resume.Once the posting closes, all applications will be reviewed. The information provided on the application will be utilized to determine whether or not each applicant meets the Minimum Requirements for this position as noted in the Job Description. We encourage all applicants to provide a comprehensive, concise history of their education, certification, licensing, and employment history. Please read the Minimum Requirements thoroughly and then demonstrate that you meet these requirements on your application.For questions regarding this posting, please contact Sherry Christman, Human Resources Analyst at or 610-829-6382.Equal Employment Opportunities - It is the policy of Northampton County to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, sex, gender identity, gender expression, age, genetic information, disability, or any other status protected by the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and any other state, federal, or local law. Job Description GENERAL PURPOSEThe Infection Control Coordinator position oversees the infection control program at Gracedale Nursing Home. Work includes determining the presence and cause of infections, analyzing individual patient care, and facility patterns of care. SUPERVISION RECEIVEDThis position reports directly to the Director of Nursing. SUPERVISION EXERCISEDThis position is responsible for the supervision of other infection control employees.ESSENTIAL DUTIES OF THE POSITIONDevelops and revises policies and procedures for facility staff on issues such as universal precaution and isolation care. Uses and adapts Federal agency and other guidelines, ensuring goals and objectives are still met, and submits plan for review to higher level nursing and administrative staff, then implements.Monitors resident records and conducts audits - i.e. making visits throughout the facility to observe activities, storage of materials, and how work is being carried out. Prepares notes and submits reports of findings.Receives notices of any resident receiving antibiotics. Investigates each case, identifying the nature of infection, location, and other relevant facts. Determines any apparent systemic issue to be addressed. Prepares reports of these findings and conclusions.Oversees residents with indwelling catheters, prepares reports, makes recommendations, and takes appropriate actions.Receives culture reports and records the presence of any infections, tracing the source of the specimen to determine the source of the infection. Takes corrective measures or refers for medical or other action.Coordinates facility response to major outbreaks of infections and arranges testing of all residents, visitors, employees, and others who may have been exposed. Advises applicable State agency of reportable situations, facility response, and results within scope of practice. Performs other duties in this regard such as conduct testing and reporting for both residents and staff with influenza, pneumonia, COVID-19, Tuberculosis, other unforeseen pandemic circumstances, or drug dependence.Receives notice of any resident receiving antibiotics. Investigates each case, identifying the nature of infection, location, and other relevant facts. Receives culture reports and records the presence of any infections, tracing the source of the specimen to determine the source of the infection. Determines any apparent systemic issue to be addressed. Takes corrective measures or refers for medical or other action. Documents and reports findings of these conclusions, as well as any outbreaks in the facility, to the local Department of Health (DOH), National Electronic Disease Surveillance System (NEDSS), and Pennsylvania Department of Health.The Infection Control Coordinator is required to cover for the Clinic Coordinator as needed and supplement the nursing administration team.Processes reports and presents data as needed.Works with Staff Development on (re)education, orientation, and other infection control related items.Processes forms and miscellaneous documents as necessary.*An employee assigned to this title shall perform a majority, but may not perform all, of the duties listed in this job description. Conversely, minor level duties performed on the job may not be listed. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSEDUCATION & EXPERIENCE- Graduation from an accredited school of nursing; ANDAt least two (2) years of clinical nursing experience in a health care facility, preferably in long term careinfection control, including work experience with patient care regulatory requirements for documentation; ANDPossession of licensure as a Registered Nurse issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; ANDMust have or obtain Infection Control Certification within three (3) months; ANDCurrent Basic Life Support Certification.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIESThorough knowledge of Federal and State infection control requirements.Thorough knowledge of professional nursing principles, practices, and standards.Knowledge of quality improvement process and data analysis.Knowledge of methods and techniques used in medical care documentation.Ability to identify the presence, track the course, and recommend corrective action to ameliorate the effect of infections on the facility.Ability to monitor patients' records, maintain relevant documentation, and issue required reports and notifications.Ability to assess extent of medical condition andor need for medical care on the part of those with conflicting motivations. Ability to operate a personal computer and secure information from established data processing, spreadsheet, word processing, database, and graphics programs.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with medical and nursing staff administrative personnel, associates, volunteers, representatives from community groups and other agencies, and patients and their family members.Ability to work with teams and staff administration to ensure good clinical outcomes and best practices.Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English to perform the duties of this position. TOOLS AND EQUIPMENTTelephone, scheduling charts and blood pressure equipment, thermometers, patient record charts, syringe needles, blood glucose meter, surgical instruments, stethoscope, oxygen equipment, suction equipment, wound dressings, wound vac, specialty support surfaces, positioning devices, medication cards, machinery for inhalation therapy, calculator, personal computer, fax machine, and copy machine.PHYSICAL DEMANDSWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, sit, talk, or hear. The employee must occasionally lift andor move up to twenty-five (25) pounds. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.WORK ENVIRONMENTThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.While performing the duties of this job, the employee works primarily in patient care. The noise level in the work environment is moderately loud in patient care or other areas. SELECTION GUIDELINESFormal application, rating of education and experience, interview, and reference check as well as job related tests may be required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.FLSA STATUS: FLSA NON-EXEMPT (ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME)DESIGNATION: CAREER SERVICEPAY GRADE: CSGR27UNION STATUS: NON-UNIONUpdated February 2025Full-time employees of the County of Northampton are afforded a package of benefits which includes the following:Medical InsuranceVision and PrescriptionDentalLife InsuranceRetirementI. Medical InsuranceCoverage begins for the employee the first of the month following full-time employment for employees and their eligible dependents. Cost to the employee to participate in the plans varies by the coverage selection and number of dependents; and may be subject to collective bargaining, if a union member. The employee may also elect to opt out of the County's medical insurance if proof of coverage through the spouse's employer is provided. Under this arrangement, the employee is provided with an annual $1,500.00 opt out payment.II. Vision and PrescriptionCoverage begins for the employee the first of the month following full-time employment for employees and their eligible dependents. Copayments may vary, subject to collective bargaining, if a union member. Coverage under the vision plan varies and depends upon the employee's choice of doctor and frame selection.III. Dental CoverageCoverage begins for the employee the first of the month following full-time employment for employees and their eligible dependents. Copayments may vary, subject to collective bargaining, if a union member.IV. Life InsuranceA life insurance policy is afforded to full-time employees beginning on the first day of employment, unless specified differently in a collective bargaining agreement. It remains in effect as long as the employee is actively employed and terminates upon resignation or retirement. $20,000 is afforded to all eligible employees.V. RetirementAll full-time employees and part-time employees working more than 1000 hours per year qualify for County of Northampton retirement benefits, in which employees must contribute 5% of their earnings, and employees may choose to add additional voluntary contributions, not to exceed an additional 10%. Additionally, employees may participate in an optional deferred compensation plan (457(b)) which may provide present tax advantages and future retirement savings. Such arrangements are made directly with the providers and the County will administer payroll deductions only.01 Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the applicant screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and that your responses can be verified from information included within the application? Yes No 02 Do you have a current and valid Pennsylvania RN license? Yes No 03 Have you graduated from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's or Associate's Degree in nursing? If yes, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts - unofficial copies are accepted - to qualify. If you need assistance uploading this documentation, please reach out to Human Resources BEFORE the posting close date. Yes No 04 Do you have at least two (2) years of clinical nursing experience in a health care facility which includes work with patient care regulatory requirements for documentation? If yes, your work history section must reflect this experience to qualify. Yes No 05 Do you have Infection Control Certification? If yes, please attach this documentation. If you require assistance uploading, please reach out to Human Resources BEFORE the posting close date. Yes No 06 If you do not have an Infection Control Certification, please be aware that you must obtain this certification within three (3) months of hire as a requirement to maintain employment. Please select "yes" to indicate your understanding of this requirement. If you already possess this certification, please select "no". Yes No 07 Did you learn about this position through a current Gracedale employee referral? Yes No 08 If you answered yes to the previous question, please provide the name of the Gracedale employee who provided the referral. 09 Please provide three (3) references in the space below - you may include personal andor professional references.Please include name, address, and telephone number(s) and indicate if it is a personal or professional reference. 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Created: 2025-03-02