Infection Preventionist

Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: BryLin Hospitals - BUFFALO, NY 14209Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $94,000.00 - $105,000.00 Salary/yearJob Shift: DayReady to take your nursing career beyond the bedside and make a lasting impact across an entire hospital? BryLin Hospital is looking for a passionate, experienced Registered Nurse to lead our Infection Prevention and Employee Health programs. This is a unique opportunity to be a key leader in creating a safe, healthy environment for both patients and staff while supporting life-changing mental health care. If you thrive on problem solving, education, collaboration, and making a real difference every day, we want to hear from you. Why You’ll Love This Role Be the hospital expert in infection prevention and employee health Lead initiatives that protect patients, employees, and the community Partner with leaders across the organization to drive positive change Investigate, educate, innovate, and improve hospital-wide safety practices Enjoy a meaningful role where your expertise directly impacts lives What You’ll Do Oversee and advance infection prevention and control practices throughout the hospital Manage employee health services, including immunizations, exposure follow-up, health assessments, and compliance monitoring Investigate infectious disease exposures and outbreaks Educate and support staff on best practices for workplace safety and infection prevention Develop policies, lead committees, conduct surveillance, and help ensure regulatory readiness Collaborate with nursing leadership, medical staff, Human Resources, Quality Improvement, and Environmental Services teams What We’re Looking For Current NYS RN License Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing required (Master’s preferred) Current BLS Certification 5+ years of Occupational Health, Employee Health, Infection Prevention, or related nursing experience Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills Why BryLin Hospital? At BryLin, you’ll be part of a mission-driven team dedicated to helping individuals and families achieve better mental health and brighter futures. Your knowledge, leadership, and passion will help shape a culture of safety, wellness, and excellence across our organization. Ready to make an impact that extends far beyond one patient at a time? #J-18808-Ljbffr