Infection Prevention Specialist

Job Description

The best thing about this role

Are you looking to make a difference by improving the health of our patients? Here you will find an innovative culture that is patient-focused and dedicated to making a difference. We are committed to helping the population we serve, and our communities, achieve optimum health and enjoy the best quality of life possible.

What You'll Do

The Infection Control Specialist performs a variety of assigned infection control duties including surveillance, case finding, reporting, inspecting, control measures and education. Is available to employees and provides infection control information, consultation, and direction to them.

• Performs surveillance activities in order to identify nosocomial infections and communicable diseases in accordance with the Infection Control Program plan.
• Reviews laboratory reports and clinical notes of epidemiological interest.
• Identifies risk factors or clusters of infection and brings them to the attention of their direct supervisor.
• Performs NHSN data collection in areas assigned in accordance with guidelines and criteria.
• Participates in case finding activities according to established guidelines.
• Reviews admissions and rounds on inpatient units as assigned for case finding purposes.
• Identifies need for monitoring programs in any given area to document and reduce infection hazards in the environment and brings them to the attention of the Infection Control Coordinator within 24 hours of identification.
• Contributes to infection control data management and reporting.
• Maintains data pertinent to environmental and patient surveillance monitoring systems as required by the approved Infection Control plan and regulatory agencies.
• Prepares focused surveillance reports and summaries of regular surveillance and special investigations monthly for presentation to the Infection Control Committee and appropriate department managers as documented in Infection Control Committee minutes.
• Reports communicable diseases to governmental agencies as required by public health law.
• Conducts monitoring programs in any given area to document and reduce infectious hazards in the environment.
• Schedules environmental rounds in assigned areas as evidenced by a yearly written plan
• Completes scheduled environmental rounds in assigned areas as evidenced by quarterly review of report sheets.
• Assists in the planning, development, and evaluation of infection control activities on an annual basis within the designated timeframe.
• Collaborates with Employee Health Services regarding program recommendations and follow up of employees with communicable disease as noted by Coordinator observation and feedback from ID
• Assists in the planning and development of educational programs pertinent to infection control as assigned within the designated time frame.
• Assists in the development of in-service programs for all levels of staff and/or works with departments to provide needed information as designated within the specified time frame.
• Teaches infection control and isolation techniques at all employee levels through New Employee Orientation and Mandatory Education as scheduled.
• Assists in the yearly evaluation and revision of in-service programs for all levels of staff within the designated time frame.
• Maintains competent level of knowledge and professional development.
• Establishes her/his own educational plan for professional growth annually.
• Attends educational programs related to needs identified as evidenced by certificates of attendance.
• Evaluates own performance in relation to job description and performance standards semi-annually and annually as evidenced by performance evaluation documents.
• Represents the Infection Control Program on hospital committees as assigned.
  
  

Education

What we need from you

• 2 Year / Associate Degree in Nursing, required
• 4 Year / Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, preferred
• Nursing diploma with an additional 2 years of nursing experience may be substituted for degree
• ***RNs who do not currently hold a BSN or higher degree in nursing must meet the educational requirements established by the State of New York (New York State’s BSN in 10 Law), including completion of a baccalaureate or higher degree in nursing within the timeframe required by applicable New York State law and regulations, unless otherwise exempt.
  
  

Experience

• Minimum 3 years of nursing experience, required
  
  

Licensure/Certifications

• Current NYS License as an RN, required
• Certification in Infection Control (CIC), preferred
  
  

Skills

• Computer Skills
• Critical Thinking
• Decision Making
• Problem Solving
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Light Work - Exerting up to 20 lbs of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg control requires exertion of forces greater than that of sedentary work and if the worker sits most of the time, the job is considered light work.
• Occasional crouching, grasping, lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, standing, and stooping
• Frequent typing/clerical/dexterity, repetitive motion, seeing/monitor/computer use, talking, visual acuity (color, depth, perception), and walking
  
  

Hazards

• Occasional bodily fluids/bloodborne exposure
  
  

Travel

• Occasional Travel - The job may require travel from time- to-time, but not on a regular basis.
  
  

Total Rewards

Benefits

Bassett Healthcare Network’s commitment to our employees includes benefit programs carefully designed with the needs and values of all our employees in mind. Many of the benefits we offer are paid fully or in large part by Bassett. Our generous benefits offerings include:

• Paid time off, including company holidays, vacation, and sick time
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Life insurance and disability protection
• Retirement benefits including an employer match
• And more!
  
  

Specific benefit offerings may vary by location and/or position.

This position is eligible for a sign on bonus up to:

USD $20,000.00

Pay Transparency

Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards. The above compensation range represents a good faith belief of the compensation range by Bassett Healthcare Network, and its entities and affiliates, at the time of this posting or advertisement.

Pay Range Minimum

USD $86,097.70/Yr.

Pay Range Maximum

USD $130,436.80/Yr.

We love the difference people bring

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.