Infection Preventionist RN/LPN

Squirrel Hill Wellness and Rehabilitation Center Pittsburgh, PA 15217, US

Infection Preventionist

Squirrel Hill is looking for a part time Infection Preventionist to help develop, implement, and maintain a facility-wide infection prevention and control program. Infection Prevention training provided.

Minimum requirements include ONE of the following:

A professionally-trained nurse that has earned a certificate/diploma or degree in nursing;
A professionally-trained medical technologist (or clinical laboratory scientist) that has earned at least an associate’s degree in medical technology or clinical laboratory science;
A professionally-trained microbiologist that has earned at least a bachelor’s degree in microbiology;
A professionally-trained epidemiologist that has earned at least a bachelor’s degree in epidemiology;
Other related fields of training such as physician, pharmacist or physician’s assistant.

Must also meet state requirements for relevant licensures or certifications and have no disciplinary action in effect against professional license.

Completed specialized training in infection prevention and control through accredited continuing education.

Benefits include:

PTO
Panda Perks Employee Discount Program
On-Demand Pay for hourly employees
AFLAC Products
Individual phone plan with unlimited text, data and Smartphone. (Agreement and terms apply)

Squirrel Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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