Infection Preventionist

Job Requisition: REQ3067
Employment Type: Full-Time
Shift: Days
Hours Per Week: 40 hours

Hiring Range: $80,204.80 -$104,270.40

The actual compensation for this position will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.

Responsibilities:

• Makes recommendation regarding prevention and control on a 24 hour basis.
• Works with employee health regarding relevant staff member health issues.
• Monitors and investigates known or suspected sources of infections 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.
• Coordinated the annual Infection Control Risk Assessment in conjunction with IC committee.
• Cooperate with county and state departments of health regarding infections and communicable disease reporting.
• Facilitate the implementation of the Leapfrog Safety Grade Hand Hygiene Program.

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.

Licensure / Certification / Registration: Preferred Credential(s):

• Registered Nurse credentialed from the New York Board of Nursing.
• CIC certification or enrollment within 1 year of hire into CIC program with the expectation of CIC certification within 18months

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in nursing required, Masters preferred.
• Must be able to speak, read, write and follow instructions in English.

Work Experience:

• Minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience Previous experience in direct patient care
• Has worked collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams focused on quality/ regulatory compliance initiatives.
• Education to staff and providers.