Infection Control Preventionist Level III
Apply NowCompany: NYC Health + Hospitals
Location: Hull, MA 02045
Description:
Elmhurst Hospital Center (EHC) is the major tertiary care provider in the borough of Queens. The hospital is comprised of 545 beds and is a Level I Trauma Center, an Emergency Heart Care Station and a 911 Receiving Hospital. It is the premiere health care organization for key areas such as Surgery, Cardiology, Women's Health, Pediatrics, Rehabilitation Medicine, Renal and Mental Health Services.
At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.
Work Shifts
8:30 A.M - 4:30 P.M
Job Description
Under varying levels of supervision, depending on Assignment Level, conducts, facilitates, develops and monitors activities and functions relating to surveillance, investigation, analysis, interpretation, reporting, prevention and control of infections and communicable diseases. Participates in assessing, implementing, and maintaining a culture of safety across the continuum of care, by performing a wide range of prevention and control functions. Supports the delivery of safe patient-centered, quality care and collaborates with various departments across the health care setting to facilitate improved outcomes and patient experience. Acts in compliance with applicable local, state, and federal rules and regulations and infection control standards.
Assignment Level III
Demonstrates understanding of high reliability principles through use of tools, tones, and behaviors that promote patient safety. Utilizes improvement methodology to lead or support multiple projects. Works on a broad and diverse portfolio of System-wide infection prevention projects. In addition to performing duties of lower Assignment Levels at a higher level, also performs the following:
Duties & Responsibilities
1. Serves as a strategic thought partner to guide, direct, and implement appropriate infection prevention and control measures directly related to the program and assists in the overall strategy of the program, representing the department.
2. Acts as subject matter expert on various committees as well as providing consultative services to internal and external customers.
3. Participates in creating educational goals, objectives and strategies for ongoing targeted infection prevention and control educational programs and initiatives by assessing and addressing learning needs of those served, evaluating the effectiveness of educational programs and learner outcomes, by using learning principles and available educational tools and technology and following evidence based guidelines and regulatory requirements.
4. Effectively collaborates with Information Technology and data analysts to ensure validity of data and assists in development/revision of electronic medical records and data warehouses related to infection prevention.
5. Provides feedback to regulatory, advisory, and accrediting agencies regarding opportunities for improvement in standards and guidelines. Consults on the development of policy, procedures, protocols and standard work.
6. Supports patients, families, administration, committees, healthcare providers and ancillary staff in infection prevention, control and epidemiology issues, as needed.
7. Assists in conducting the annual Infection Prevention Program Risk Assessment and preparing the annual Infection Prevention Program Plan. Selects quality indicators and designs surveillance based on risk assessment and utilizes governance channels for program approval.
8. Contributes to knowledge of leading practice through research, publication, and presentation at conferences. Critically evaluates research and evidence-based practices and incorporates appropriate findings into routine practice, policies, protocols and educational strategies; disseminates best practices to appropriate departments and leadership.
9. Performs related duties, as assigned, which may include periodic responsibility for responding to urgent infection prevention questions after hours or on weekends.
Minimum Qualifications
For Appointment to Level III
1. Holds and maintains CIC issued by CBIC; and
2. Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Epidemiology, Microbiology, Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, Nursing or a related discipline and four (4) years of satisfactory clinical experience or experience working in infection prevention and control, health care epidemiology or a related field in a hospital or a health care setting; or
3. Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in disciplines, as listed in #2 above; and five (5) years of satisfactory experience, as described in #2 above.
Special Note: The position requires an individual to be mobile throughout the facility to perform the duties of this role.
If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the "Apply for Job" button
NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.
Work Shifts
8:30 A.M - 4:30 P.M
Job Description
Under varying levels of supervision, depending on Assignment Level, conducts, facilitates, develops and monitors activities and functions relating to surveillance, investigation, analysis, interpretation, reporting, prevention and control of infections and communicable diseases. Participates in assessing, implementing, and maintaining a culture of safety across the continuum of care, by performing a wide range of prevention and control functions. Supports the delivery of safe patient-centered, quality care and collaborates with various departments across the health care setting to facilitate improved outcomes and patient experience. Acts in compliance with applicable local, state, and federal rules and regulations and infection control standards.
Assignment Level III
Demonstrates understanding of high reliability principles through use of tools, tones, and behaviors that promote patient safety. Utilizes improvement methodology to lead or support multiple projects. Works on a broad and diverse portfolio of System-wide infection prevention projects. In addition to performing duties of lower Assignment Levels at a higher level, also performs the following:
Duties & Responsibilities
1. Serves as a strategic thought partner to guide, direct, and implement appropriate infection prevention and control measures directly related to the program and assists in the overall strategy of the program, representing the department.
2. Acts as subject matter expert on various committees as well as providing consultative services to internal and external customers.
3. Participates in creating educational goals, objectives and strategies for ongoing targeted infection prevention and control educational programs and initiatives by assessing and addressing learning needs of those served, evaluating the effectiveness of educational programs and learner outcomes, by using learning principles and available educational tools and technology and following evidence based guidelines and regulatory requirements.
4. Effectively collaborates with Information Technology and data analysts to ensure validity of data and assists in development/revision of electronic medical records and data warehouses related to infection prevention.
5. Provides feedback to regulatory, advisory, and accrediting agencies regarding opportunities for improvement in standards and guidelines. Consults on the development of policy, procedures, protocols and standard work.
6. Supports patients, families, administration, committees, healthcare providers and ancillary staff in infection prevention, control and epidemiology issues, as needed.
7. Assists in conducting the annual Infection Prevention Program Risk Assessment and preparing the annual Infection Prevention Program Plan. Selects quality indicators and designs surveillance based on risk assessment and utilizes governance channels for program approval.
8. Contributes to knowledge of leading practice through research, publication, and presentation at conferences. Critically evaluates research and evidence-based practices and incorporates appropriate findings into routine practice, policies, protocols and educational strategies; disseminates best practices to appropriate departments and leadership.
9. Performs related duties, as assigned, which may include periodic responsibility for responding to urgent infection prevention questions after hours or on weekends.
Minimum Qualifications
For Appointment to Level III
1. Holds and maintains CIC issued by CBIC; and
2. Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Epidemiology, Microbiology, Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, Nursing or a related discipline and four (4) years of satisfactory clinical experience or experience working in infection prevention and control, health care epidemiology or a related field in a hospital or a health care setting; or
3. Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in disciplines, as listed in #2 above; and five (5) years of satisfactory experience, as described in #2 above.
Special Note: The position requires an individual to be mobile throughout the facility to perform the duties of this role.
If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the "Apply for Job" button
NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
- Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
- Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
- Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
- Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
- College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
- Multiple employee discounts programs