Infection Prevention Specialist

1 day ago


Mineola, Texas, United States NYU Langone Health System Full time
Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Infection Preventionist to join our team at NYU Langone Health System. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing a safe environment where risks for infection are identified and minimized for patients, employees, and visitors at all NYU Langone Health patient care delivery sites.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Conduct surveillance using established definitions to detect clusters and outbreaks
  • Collect and aggregate data, perform ongoing monitoring, and accurately report "reportable diseases" to the appropriate public health departments
  • Implement infection prevention policies and guidelines by making rounds in nursing units/clinical areas, ambulatory, and in support areas to identify deficiencies and ensure compliance
  • Participate in apparent cause analysis to identify modifiable risk factors and other infection prevention opportunities
  • Review patient charts for evidence of HAIs and apply National Health and Safety Network (NHSN) definitions to identify and report HAIs through the use of an electronic surveillance system
  • Document appropriate information in patient electronic records
  • Assist with investigations of clusters of infections, outbreaks, unusual infections, or exposures as these events arise and participate in epidemiologic studies as needed
  • Assist with reviewing construction plans and designs and with completion of Infection Control Risk Assessments (ICRAs) as needed
  • Serve as a member of the Infection Prevention and Control Committee
  • Conduct routine environmental rounding as assigned
  • Consult 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
  • Assess learning needs of those served and deliver education as needed
  • Assist 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
  • Maintain compliance with regulatory and mandatory reporting requirements at the local, state, and federal levels, facilitate compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards, and stay current on infection prevention and control regulatory and accreditation standards
  • Participate in Joint Commission, Department of Health, and other regulatory readiness
Requirements:
  • BS in Nursing with current NYS licensure
  • Minimum of two years clinical experience or experience working in infection prevention and control or related field
  • Holds and maintains or obtains within three years of hire, certification in Infection Prevention and Control (CIC)
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Master's Degree in Nursing, Public Health, or Allied Field
  • Membership in the Association for Professionals in Infection Prevention and Epidemiology Inc.
  • Solid body of knowledge of microbiology, epidemiology, principles of adult education
NYU Langone Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender dysphoria, national origin, age, religion, disability, military and veteran status, marital or parental status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision.



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