A recognized healthcare organization in New York City is currently seeking an experienced, licensed Registered Nurse (RN) to join their team in Queens as an Infection Control Manager. In this role, the Infection Control Manager (RN) will be responsible to investigate suspect infections and assist in formulating institutional response plans. 

Responsibilities:
The Infection Control Manager (RN) will:

• Assess the patient needs and provide clinical intervention and consultation recognizing the clinical, infection control, age and psychosocial needs of the patient
• Create and conduct programs for all hospital departments, as needed
• Serve as a resource person regarding information as it pertains to hospital infection policies
• Coordinate the Infection Control activities with the Director and Chief of Infectious Diseases
• Educate hospital staff on all infection prevention/control and infectious disease management.
• Collect data and generate reports and submissions for government, regulatory agencies and required public reporting
• Collaborate with the Performance Improvement & Risk Management Departments to develop and monitor studies related to unit based infection control
• Perform other duties, as needed

Qualifications:

• 3 years of experience in Infection Control / Prevention
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
• Valid NYS Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Solid assessment, clinical, and documentation skills
• Patient oriented
• Great interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Strong attention to detail
• Highly organized

• Master's Degree in Nursing
• Certification in Infection Control (CIC)
• Experience with Meditech