Infection Prevention Specialist

3 weeks ago


Rochester, New York, United States Rochester Regional Health Full time
Rochester Regional Health is seeking a skilled Infection Preventionist to support the Infection Prevention Program for the assigned organization. The successful candidate will serve as a liaison to all assigned organization departments/services, assisting in the development and implementation of policies and procedures related to infection prevention. Key responsibilities include conducting surveillance for hospital-acquired infections, interpreting and reporting data, and preparing summary data for assigned units or departments. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical, computer, and communication skills, as well as excellent customer service and interpersonal skills. A Bachelor's degree in a health-related field and a Registered Nurse license in New York State are required. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is also necessary. The position offers a competitive salary range of $70,000 to $85,000 per year. If you are a motivated and detail-oriented professional with a passion for infection prevention, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

**Responsibilities:**

* Conducts surveillance for HAI's hospital onset and community-acquired infections among patients and staff as appropriate for setting.
* Interprets and reports data to the Associate Director of Infection Prevention or Senior Director of Infection Prevention as appropriate, and to other appropriate departments or personnel (hospital and/or health departments).
* Prepares summary data for assigned units or departments and relays key measures, concerns, and prevention strategies.
* 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 the Hospital Epidemiologist, Infectious Disease Physicians, and Senior Director of Infection Prevention or Associate Director.
* Participates in infection prevention policy development, review, and revision using current standards of practice.
* Notifies state or county health departments of specific communicable diseases as required by health department in accordance with RRH protocol.
* Collects and enters data necessary for NHSN data reporting and other databases used in Infection Prevention.
* Participates in development and provision of in-service programs related to Infection Prevention for the organization/departments/services for assigned organization.
* Serves as a consultant regarding Infection Prevention issues and policies as appropriate.
* Supports educational activities for Infection Prevention Liaison Committee.
* Participates in assigned organization-based committees as appropriate.
* Available for urgent/emergent phone consultation per schedule during off hours and weekends.

**Requirements:**

* Bachelor degree in health-related field (e.g. Nursing, Microbiology, Public Health)
* Registered Nurse license in New York State
* Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
* Strong analytical, computer, and communication skills
* Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
* CIC certification within 2 years of hire
* Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of relevant work experience (e.g. nursing, clinical, public health)

**Physical Requirements:**

* 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.

**Pay Range:**

$70,000 to $85,000 per year

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

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