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Infection Control Preventionist-Level II
NYC Health + Hospitals —New York, NY
- $116,699 - $135,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Nursing
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- Commuter assistance
- Paid holidays
Infection Control Preventionist, Level II
NYC Health + Hospitals —New York, NY
- $120,492 - $147,877 a year
- Online Application
- Nursing
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- Commuter assistance
- Paid holidays
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Crane’s Mill —West Caldwell, NJ
- $115,000 a year
- Full-time
- Nursing
- RN License
- 5 years
- Wellness program
- Paid holidays
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Marcus L Ward Home —Maplewood, NJ
- $50 - $54 an hour
- Full-time
- RN License
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Wellness program
- Disability insurance
Infection Preventionist, RN
Arbor Glen Center —Cedar Grove, NJ
- $90,000 - $100,000 a year
- Full-time
- Nursing
- Skilled nursing facility
- RN License
- Disability insurance
- Dental insurance
Infection preventionist IP
Atlas Rehabilitation and Healthcare at Daughters of Miriam Campus —Clifton, NJ
- Full-time
- Nursing
- Skilled nursing facility
- Analysis skills
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Infection Preventionist - Full-time
Stamford Health —Stamford, CT
- Full-time
- Nursing
- RN License
- Hospital
- Free parking
- Health insurance
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Infection Preventionist (LPN)
Complete Care at Summit Ridge —West Orange, NJ
- $85,000 a year
- Full-time
- Nursing
- RN License
- Mid-level
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
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Infection Preventionist/Wound Nurse (RN/LPN)
Atlas Rehabilitation and Healthcare at Daughters of Miriam Campus —Clifton, NJ
- Full-time
- Nursing
- Mid-level
- LPN
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Infection Control Preventionist-Level II

NYC Health + Hospitals -
New York, NY

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Job Details

Full-time
$116,699 - $135,000 a year

Benefits

Commuter assistance
Paid holidays
Health insurance
Pension plan
Union benefits
Employee discount
Loan forgiveness

Qualifications

Employee relationship building
Hospital experience

Full Job Description

About NYC Health + Hospitals

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

8:00am-4:00pm

Duties & Responsibilities

Purpose of Position:

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.

Responsible for infection prevention and control components including surveillance with a primary focus on education and consultation of healthcare providers. Demonstrates expert-level understanding of surveillance data gathering, use of surveillance software, definition application, and reporting.

Example of typical tasks:

At a higher level, performs the duties of Assignment Level I:

1. Conducts ongoing infection control surveillance, prevention, and control program activities within a health care setting to identify early and/or suspected outbreaks of infections and communicable diseases, and to control and reduce the risk of exposure and avoid transmission by using epidemiologic principles. Approximately 80% of time will be spent on surveillance.

2. Collects, tabulates, analyzes, and interprets infection data and records, and prepares and reviews reports; utilizes appropriate reporting programs; accurately reports "reportable diseases" to the appropriate public health departments and responds to public health department inquiries, as needed.

3. Reviews daily microbiology and virology reports for culture results that may represent HAI.

4. Participates in apparent cause analysis to identify modifiable risk factors and other infection prevention opportunities.

5. Reviews patient charts for evidence of HAIs and applies National Health and Safety Network (NHSN) definitions to identify and report HAIs through the use of an electronic surveillance system. Documents appropriate information in patient electronic record.

6. Assists with investigations of clusters of infections, outbreaks, unusual infections or exposures as these events arise and participates in epidemiologic studies, as needed.

7. Assists with reviewing construction plans and designs and with completion of Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRAs), as needed.

8. Serves as a member of the Infection Prevention and Control Committee.

9. Conducts weekly environmental rounding, as assigned.

10. Consults with HCPs to answer infection prevention and control questions or concerns from staff, patients, and/or families. Advises staff on appropriate isolation practices and use of personal protective equipment.

11. Conducts mandatory education, as well as new employee orientation sessions, in-services and other educational sessions; participates in the antibiotic stewardship program.

12. Assists with the review of infection prevention and control policies and procedures and with risk assessments to identify gaps in infection prevention and control and areas of priority.

13. Maintains compliance with regulatory and mandatory reporting requirements at the local, state, and federal levels, facilitates compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards, and stays current on infection prevention and control regulatory and accreditation standards. Participates in Joint Commission, Department of Health and other regulatory readiness.

14. Performs related duties, as assigned, which may include periodic responsibility for responding to urgent infection prevention questions after hours or on weekends.

In addition to performing duties of Assignment Level I at a higher level, as described above, also performs the following:

2. Leads outbreak investigations and projects to reduce infection, and participates in performance improvement initiatives to prevent healthcare associated infections.

3. Identifies opportunities for improvement based on observations, process and outcome indicators and other findings and utilizes performance improvement methodology to create and implement interventions using current scientific literature.

4. Effectively creates and maintains strong relationships with colleagues from key departments, as well as leaders within the System.

5. Reviews, analyzes, and implements regulations, standards, and/or guidelines of applicable governmental agencies, accreditation bodies, and professional organizations. Conducts activities to maintain continuous preparedness for survey.

6. Mentors and audits the work of junior infection preventionists.

7. Functions as a super-user for surveillance applications, actively participates in the weekly Electronic Medical Records (EMR) (infection prevention) meetings and related sub-groups, when necessary.

8. Collaborates in the development and delivery of educational programs that relate to infection prevention, control and epidemiology, while evaluating the effectiveness of educational programs and learner objectives.

9. Effectively collaborates with community health organizations, departments of health and other system infection preventionists.

10. Participates in the preparation of the annual Infection Prevention Program Risk Assessment and Plan. Assists in selecting quality indicators and designing surveillance based on risk assessment.

11. 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 I
1. Holds and maintains or obtains within three (3) years of appointment to the position, a Certification in Infection Prevention and Control (CIC) issued by the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology (CBIC); and
2. Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in Epidemiology, Microbiology, Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, Nursing or a related discipline; and
3. Two (2) 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.
For Appointment to Level II
1. Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Epidemiology, Microbiology, Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, Nursing or a related discipline and three (3) 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
2. Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in disciplines, as listed in #1 above and four (4) years of satisfactory experience, as described in #1 above.
3. Current CIC issued by CBIC can be substituted for two (2) years of qualifying experience. However, all candidates must obtain a CIC issued by CBIC within three (3) years of appointment to the position.
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.

Benefits

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
Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
College Savings Program
Union Benefits for eligible titles
Multiple employee discounts programs
Commuter Benefits Programs

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