Infection Preventionist

JOB TITLE: Infection Preventionist

STATUS: Full Time

LOCATION: 1 Hospital Dr, Massena, NY 13662

DEPARTMENT: Patient Safety & Quality

SCHEDULE: 8am-4:30pm (No Weekends)

SUMMARY

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)American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart Association (AHA), RN – Registered Nurse – New York State Education Department (NYSED)New York State Education Department (NYSED)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.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE:

$85,250.00 – $108,000.00

Massena

13662

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.