RN Infection Preventionist
Apply NowCompany: St. Mary's Healthcare
Location: Amsterdam, NY 12010
Description:
Job Requisition: REQ3012
Employment Type: Full time
Shift: Days
Hours Per Week: 40 hours week
Hiring range: $38.18-- $49.63
*Position Requires a Registered Nurse*
The actual compensation for this position will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.
Responsibilities:
Monitors and investigates known or suspected sources of infections in order to determine the source and ensure control.
Reviews, analyzes, and implements regulations, standards, and/or guidelines of applicable governmental agencies and professional organizations.
Collaborates in the development and delivery of educational programs and/or tools that relate to infection prevention, control, and epidemiology.
Reports infection surveillance, prevention and control in formation to local, state and federal public health authorities in accordance with law and regulation.
Participates in the development of special studies designed to identify unusual epidemic situations or to evaluate the impact of new products, equipment or delivery of patient care.
Reports results to Infection Control Committee and other appropriate departments and/or committees.
Minimum Qualifications Licensure / Certification / Registration:
Preferred Credential(s):
Registered Nurse credentialed from the New York Board of Nursing. Must be able to speak, read, write and follow instructions in English.
Work Experience:
3 years of experience preferred.
Complexity of Work:
Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment.
Personal Protective Equipment:
Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
Employment Type: Full time
Shift: Days
Hours Per Week: 40 hours week
Hiring range: $38.18-- $49.63
*Position Requires a Registered Nurse*
The actual compensation for this position will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.
Responsibilities:
Monitors and investigates known or suspected sources of infections in order to determine the source and ensure control.
Reviews, analyzes, and implements regulations, standards, and/or guidelines of applicable governmental agencies and professional organizations.
Collaborates in the development and delivery of educational programs and/or tools that relate to infection prevention, control, and epidemiology.
Reports infection surveillance, prevention and control in formation to local, state and federal public health authorities in accordance with law and regulation.
Participates in the development of special studies designed to identify unusual epidemic situations or to evaluate the impact of new products, equipment or delivery of patient care.
Reports results to Infection Control Committee and other appropriate departments and/or committees.
Minimum Qualifications Licensure / Certification / Registration:
Preferred Credential(s):
Registered Nurse credentialed from the New York Board of Nursing. Must be able to speak, read, write and follow instructions in English.
Work Experience:
3 years of experience preferred.
Complexity of Work:
Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment.
Personal Protective Equipment:
Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.