Infection Preventionist, Mass General Brigham Medical Group, Hybrid
2 weeks ago
About Us
Mass General Brigham Medical Group (MGBMG) represents the merger of separate community medical groups within the Mass General Brigham system into one harmonized and high-performing organization:
- Brigham and Women's Harbor Medical Associates
- Cooley Dickinson Medical Group
- Mass General Brigham Community Physicians
- Mass General Brigham Integrated Care
- Mass General Brigham Urgent Care
- Newton Wellesley Medical Group
- North Shore Physicians Group
- Pentucket Medical Associates
- Wentworth Douglass Health Partners
This work stems from Mass General Brigham's unified system strategy to bring high quality health care closer to patients while lowering total health care costs. MGBMG provides a wide range of offerings, including primary care, behavioral and mental health, specialty care, outpatient surgery, endoscopy, imaging, lab services, infusion, and urgent care both digitally and in person in Massachusetts and New Hampshire and Maine.
At Mass General Brigham Medical Group, we're committed to advancing patient care and well-being across our communities. As we work within an active change management environment, our Infection Preventionist will play a key role in shaping and evolving our infection control practices. Join us in making a lasting impact on health and safety as we work towards setting the highest standards in healthcare.
The Opportunity:
The Infection Preventionist will work in a hybrid capacity with weekly meetings onsite at the Mass General Brigham headquarters (Assembly Row in Somerville MA). In addition, frequent travel to various Mass General Brigham Medical Group locations across the region.
We are seeking a dedicated Infection Preventionist to implement and lead site-specific infection prevention and control initiatives. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Infection Control, this role focuses on applying evidence-based practices and proactive solutions to ensure the safety of patients, staff, and visitors. If you have a keen eye for detail, strong problem-solving skills, and excellent communication abilities, this role is for you
Key Responsibilities:
- Implement Site-Level Programs: Execute infection prevention and control policies, goals, and standards in alignment with MGBMG objectives and regulatory requirements.
- Surveillance and Reporting: Oversee site-specific NHSN and non-NHSN infection surveillance, including detection, remediation, and reporting of outbreaks.
- Environment of Care: Conduct regular rounds to evaluate and report infection prevention practices, collaborating with local and system leadership for continuous improvement.
- Educational Leadership: Lead and support infection control educational efforts for site staff, enhancing awareness and adherence to best practices.
- Regulatory Liaison: Act as a liaison to regulatory bodies and public health agencies, ensuring compliance and adherence to infection control regulations.
- Cross-Departmental Collaboration: Partner with Occupational Health, Environmental Health and Safety, Compliance, Facilities, and other stakeholders to mitigate and manage infection risks.
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree in Infection Control, Public Health, Epidemiology, or Statistics preferred; Masters in Healthcare Management or another relevant field is acceptable.
- Experience: At least 3 years of related work experience.
- Certification: Certification in Infection Control (CIC) preferred. If not certified, the candidate must be prepared to sit for CIC within 2 years.
- Licensure: Massachusetts RN licensure preferred but not required.
- Skills & Knowledge:
- Familiarity with CDC National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) and other healthcare-associated infection surveillance methods.
- Understanding of regulatory standards and experience in applying performance metrics like Vizient, Leapfrog, and CMS.
Why Join Us?
At Mass General Brigham, you'll have the opportunity to work with a passionate team of professionals dedicated to elevating healthcare standards. With our supportive, dynamic environment and commitment to professional development, you'll thrive as a leader in infection control, influencing positive changes that impact the health of our communities.
Special Requirements:
- Availability for on-site work, regulatory reviews, and emergency facility needs as required.
Mass General Brigham is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives, and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
Primary Location: MA-Somerville-MGB Assembly Row Work Locations: MGB Assembly Row 399 Revolution Drive Somerville 02145 Job: Other Organization: Mass General Brigham Medical Group Schedule: Full-time Standard Hours: 40 Shift: Day Job Employee Status: Regular Recruiting Department: MGB Administration Job Posting: Nov 7, 2024-
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