Infection Control Clinical Coordinator

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POSITION SPECIFICS

The Infection Control Clinical Coordinator is responsible for leading University Health Services Infection Prevention and Control Program; ensures alignment with evidence-based practices, regulatory standards, and institutional policies to promote a safe and healthy environment; serves as a key resource for disease surveillance, policy development, compliance monitoring, education, and collaboration with public health authorities; plays a vital role in guiding clinical teams and patients in managing communicable diseases and preventing transmission across campuses.

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead the infection prevention and control program; develop, evaluate, and revise evidence-based policies, procedures, and protocols
• Monitor compliance with standard and transmission-based precautions, hand hygiene, sterilization, and disinfection practices
• Conduct ongoing disease surveillance and track emerging trends and unusual symptoms; coordinate with public health agencies and local providers
• Report confirmed communicable diseases to the Pennsylvania Department of Health
• Design and deliver annual infection prevention training (i.e., bloodborne pathogens, TB, and respirator programs); maintain training documentation and monitor compliance across departments
• Manage the University Health Services Staff Respiratory Protection Program; conduct N-95 respirator fit testing
• Advise central processing staff on best practices in sterilization and high-level disinfection
• Ensure compliance with infection control standards in instrument handling
• Serve as a clinical resource regarding infection-related concerns; provide consultation on appropriate testing, treatment, and isolation protocols
• Educate and counsel patients with suspected or confirmed communicable diseases
• Coordinate with Residence Life to implement isolation protocols and prevent disease spread
• Maintain documentation and data tracking for infection control activities
• Provide regular updates on infection trends to university leadership and community partners
• Work closely with the Community Health Department on public health education, outreach materials, and flu clinic planning
• Support vaccination programs and other preventative health initiatives
• Stay up to date on emerging infectious diseases and recommend appropriate response strategies

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN). The BSN is preferred to ensure that the coordinator possesses advanced knowledge, leadership skills, and an educational background necessary to effectively oversee infection control initiatives, support quality improvement, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to protect patient safety and public health.
• The Infection Control Clinical Coordinator should be a Registered Nurse (RN).
• This position requires a minimum of three (3) years of professional experience with a preference in infection control or a closely related area.
• The individual in this role is expected to demonstrate a strong foundation in nursing practice, clinical judgment, and infection prevention principles.

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Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children. For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page.

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Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.

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