Date Posted: 20260130
Location: Allegheny General Hospital
Department: Infection Prevention
Status: Full Time
Shift: 80 hours every two weeks
Monday - Friday, Daylight
Union: Yes
THE UNIT:
Allegheny General’s Infection Prevention Department focuses on the collection, analysis and interpretation of healthcare-associated infection data to prevent the spread of infection and ensure compliance with required regulations. Additionally, the team focuses on continued education for staff, providers and patients related to infection prevention.
ALLEGHENY GENERAL HOSPITAL:
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ALLEGHENY HEALTH NETWORK:
At AHN, employees trust working together and place patients at the center of all they do. This 9 Hospital system, a part of Highmark Health, is transforming the future of healthcare by providing highly effective services to customers, patients and communities. AHN has commitment and dedication to being inclusive, valuing fresh perspectives, and offering the best growth and educational opportunities to employees.
GENERAL OVERVIEW:
The Infection Preventionist under the direction of the Manager of Infection Prevention is a position responsible for implementing hospital-wide infection prevention programs while ensuring compliance with the mandates of required accrediting and regulatory agencies. They instruct staff on proper infection prevention procedures, conduct rounds, investigate infection prevention problems, and collect any necessary data in order to ensure best practices with the infection prevention programs and policies.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Performs routine surveillance for healthcare associated infections.
Provide educational in-services and materials for patients, visitors, and healthcare workers.
Assures hospital compliance with regulatory, safety, and infection control standards.
Identify and monitor patients requiring isolation precautions to ensure appropriate precautions are used. Recognize possible epidemiological exposures and provides appropriate follow-up.
Maintains interdepartmental communications with all hospital areas regarding infection control issues.
Maintains self-education regarding infection control standards and the Joint Commission and DOH regulations.
Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum
Associate’s degree in Nursing, Medical Technology, Public Health, Epidemiology or related field
3 years clinical experience in a hospital or related setting or disease surveillance experience in a public health setting
Current State of PA RN licensure OR Current multi-state licensure through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC)
Certification in Infection Prevention and Control within 3 years of hire
CPR – American Heart Association
Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
Preferred
Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Medical Technology, Public Health, Epidemiology or related field
Infection Prevention experience
Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.
Compliance Requirement: This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.
As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy.
Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage are emphasized alongside 100% coverage for preventive exams, with onsite pharmacy access and fitness center availability at major campuses.
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Retirement Support — An employer‑sponsored 401(k) with a company match is highlighted, with AHN materials illustrating a 100% match on the first 4% plus an additional 1% employer contribution as an example within the enterprise.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellness programs include stress‑management classes, health coaching, incentives for healthy activities, team‑member discounts, and volunteer incentives, with paid volunteer time also noted in the overall package.
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