RN Infection Preventionist

Job Requisition: REQ2375

Employment Type: Full time

Shift: Days

Hours Per Week: 40 hours week

Hiring range: $31.31 - $40.70

*Position Requires a Registered Nurse*

The actual compensation for this position will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.

Responsibilities:

• Monitors and investigates known or suspected sources of infections in order to determine the source and ensure control.

• Reviews, analyzes, and implements regulations, standards, and/or guidelines of applicable governmental agencies and professional organizations.

• Collaborates in the development and delivery of educational programs and/or tools that relate to infection prevention, control, and epidemiology.

• Reports infection surveillance, prevention and control in formation to local, state and federal public health authorities in accordance with law and regulation.

• Participates in the development of special studies designed to identify unusual epidemic situations or to evaluate the impact of new products, equipment or delivery of patient care.

• Reports results to Infection Control Committee and other appropriate departments and/or committees.

Minimum Qualifications Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Preferred Credential(s):

• Registered Nurse credentialed from the New York Board of Nursing. Must be able to speak, read, write and follow instructions in English.

• Work Experience:

• 3 years of experience preferred.

Complexity of Work:
• Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment.

Personal Protective Equipment:
• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.