Infection Preventionist

Are you experienced with Infection Prevention policy procedures and guidelines Are you looking for a Full Time Day position Monday- Friday Are you looking to join a team working with a Children population where your experience in IP is valued

Devereux Pennsylvania Childrens Services with programs located in West Chester and Malvern Pa is currently seeking an experienced Infection Preventionist (RN) to join our team!As a Infection Preventionist at Devereux PA Childrens Services (DPACS) you will work with other dedicated professionals who share your passion for helping individuals in need.

The Infection Preventionist (RN) is part of our Medical Services team at our residential treatment Programs for children & adolescents located our West Chester and Malvern PA campuses. Our programs provide clinical treatment educational instruction and behavioral intervention services to children and adolescentswith autism spectrum disorders intellectual and developmental disabilities behavioral emotional and psychiatric challenges and disorders.

Every day as a Infection Preventionist you will...

• Ensures center compliance with state and federal regulations regarding monitoring and treating infections administering vaccinations and completing all necessary reporting requirements
• Serve as a leader and expert for infection prevention procedures and practices and serves as the DPACS representative to external agencies including the Vaccine Program for Children CDC and PA Department of Health
• Collect and report data on infections & track antibiotic use
• Coordinate Vaccine administrationfor students & staff
• Ensure Joint Commission standards related to infection control practices are followed

You will be offered:

• Pay: $40.00 - $45.60 / hour
• Schedule: 8am-4pm Monday-Friday
• Comprehensive training in crisis prevention/intervention trauma informed care CPR first aid and cultural competencies
• ASCEND- Career Accelerator Program thefirst career accelerator program exclusively designed to give the career guidance one-on-one coaching skills and financial assistance you need to reach your full potential. This program includes 100% of tuition covered and student loan repayment among other benefits!
• BENEFIT ELIGIBILITY AFTER 30 DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT (1st day of the 1st pay period after 30 days learn more at )

Devereux Pennsylvania Childrens Services (DPACS) center serves children adolescents and young adults with autism spectrum disorders intellectual and developmental disabilities behavioral emotional and psychiatric challenges and disorders. Located in West Chester and Malvern Pennsylvania services provided include psychiatric residential treatment (PRTF) acute inpatient psychiatric hospital (AIP) assessment services community-based mental health services community-based employment training and social skills training and approved private school educational services to male and female children and adolescents (6-21 years of age) with diagnoses of intellectual disabilities autism spectrum disorders concomitant psychiatric and behavioral challenges often associated with experiencing some level of trauma in their lives. A primary focus throughout the program is the philosophy of Program-Wide Positive Behavior Intervention and Support (PW-PBIS) a program-wide system of care that promotes and rewards positive behaviors and prevents negative behaviors to create safe supportive living environments. Each year more than 1000 children and adolescents receive specialized care in the environment best suited to the unique challenges they face all with the goal of providing each child with the academic social emotional and life skills needed to flourish in their home community.