Infection Preventionist

Infection Preventionist

Supports the Infection Prevention Program for the organization; serves as a liaison to all organization departments/services. Develops and assists in the development and implementation of policies and procedures related to infection prevention. Advises on and facilitates appropriate allocation of hospital resources in order to maintain quality patient care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conducts hospital and Nursing Home surveillance for HAI's hospital onset and community acquired infections among patients and staff.
• Analyzes, interprets and reports data to the Director, Infection Prevention and other appropriate departments or personnel (hospital and/or health departments)
• Monitors and evaluates patient care activities to identify methods, techniques, equipment, supplies, new products or specific procedures which may constitute an infection risk.
• Investigates clusters of infection in collaboration with Infectious Disease Physician and Director of Infection Prevention.
• Develops, reviews, and revises infection prevention policies according to current standards of practice.
• Notifies state or county health departments of specific communicable diseases as required by health department in accordance with RRH protocol.
• Collect and enter data necessary for NHSN data reporting and other databases used in Infection Prevention.
• Develops and assists in in-service programs related to Infection Prevention for the organization/departments/services for all hospital, Nursing Home services and all ambulatory sites.
• Serves as a consultant regarding Infection Prevention issues and policies as appropriate.
• Supports educational activities for Infection Prevention Liaison Committee.
• Participates in hospital, Nursing Home and health system-based committees as appropriate
• Available for urgent/emergent phone consultation per schedule during off hours and weekends.

Desired Attributes:

• Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of previous hospital nursing experience.
• Strong analytical, computer and communication skills.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing - Preferred
• Minimum 3-5 years of previous hospital nursing experience- Preferred

EDUCATION:

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:

BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (AHA), RN - Registered Nurse - New York State Education Department (NYSED)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

S - Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

PAY RANGE:

$85,250.00 - $108,000.00

CITY: Massena

POSTAL CODE: 13662