What are the responsibilities and job description for the Infection Preventionist, Ambulatory position at Mass General Brigham?
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Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Make a System-Wide Impact in Ambulatory Care
This is a rare and exciting opportunity to shape infection prevention practices across more than 200 ambulatory care sites within the Mass General Brigham (MGB) system, including primary care, specialty clinics, urgent care, surgical centers, and endoscopy suites.
As part of a highly collaborative, specialized team of three, you’ll have the unique ability to influence care delivery at scale while still working closely with frontline teams. This role offers the best of both worlds: the autonomy and visibility of a small, agile team paired with the resources, innovation, and reputation of a world-renowned healthcare system.
If you are passionate about education, enjoy building relationships across all levels of an organization, and thrive in a dynamic environment where no two days are the same—this role is for you.
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Why This Role Stands Out
This role coordinates and supports infection prevention and control initiatives across a diverse network of ambulatory sites, driving consistent, high-quality standards of care. Responsibilities include ongoing surveillance, outbreak investigation, and required reporting through both NHSN and non-NHSN systems. The position also conducts Environment of Care rounds, identifies potential risks, and communicates findings and recommendations clearly to leadership.
Serving as a trusted educator, this role provides both formal and informal training to clinical and non-clinical staff at all levels, helping to build awareness and strengthen best practices across the organization. Collaboration is central, with close partnership across Occupational Health, Environmental Health & Safety, Compliance, and Facilities teams to ensure a coordinated approach to infection prevention.
The role also ensures adherence to all local, state, and federal regulations while advancing continuous improvement efforts through the development and implementation of strategies that reduce infection risk and enhance patient and staff safety across the ambulatory setting.
Qualifications
Education
Remote Type
Hybrid
Work Location
399 Revolution Drive
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Employee Type
Regular
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Pay Range
$91,187.20 - $132,600.00/Annual
Grade
7
At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.
EEO Statement
0400 Mass General Brigham Medical Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Make a System-Wide Impact in Ambulatory Care
This is a rare and exciting opportunity to shape infection prevention practices across more than 200 ambulatory care sites within the Mass General Brigham (MGB) system, including primary care, specialty clinics, urgent care, surgical centers, and endoscopy suites.
As part of a highly collaborative, specialized team of three, you’ll have the unique ability to influence care delivery at scale while still working closely with frontline teams. This role offers the best of both worlds: the autonomy and visibility of a small, agile team paired with the resources, innovation, and reputation of a world-renowned healthcare system.
If you are passionate about education, enjoy building relationships across all levels of an organization, and thrive in a dynamic environment where no two days are the same—this role is for you.
________________________________________
Why This Role Stands Out
- Meaningful Impact: Drive infection prevention strategies across a vast ambulatory network and directly improve patient and staff safety.
- Continuous Learning: Exposure to diverse care settings will strengthen your critical thinking, clinical judgment, and problem-solving skills every day.
- Autonomy Flexibility: Enjoy a hybrid schedule with the ability to manage your own time and priorities.
- Regional Travel: Regular travel throughout Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Maine—with mileage reimbursement provided.
- Highly Collaborative: Partner with clinical leaders, frontline staff, and system stakeholders across all levels.
- Hands-On Work: Participate in routine clinic rounding, education, and real-time problem solving.
This role coordinates and supports infection prevention and control initiatives across a diverse network of ambulatory sites, driving consistent, high-quality standards of care. Responsibilities include ongoing surveillance, outbreak investigation, and required reporting through both NHSN and non-NHSN systems. The position also conducts Environment of Care rounds, identifies potential risks, and communicates findings and recommendations clearly to leadership.
Serving as a trusted educator, this role provides both formal and informal training to clinical and non-clinical staff at all levels, helping to build awareness and strengthen best practices across the organization. Collaboration is central, with close partnership across Occupational Health, Environmental Health & Safety, Compliance, and Facilities teams to ensure a coordinated approach to infection prevention.
The role also ensures adherence to all local, state, and federal regulations while advancing continuous improvement efforts through the development and implementation of strategies that reduce infection risk and enhance patient and staff safety across the ambulatory setting.
Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences or a related field such as Nursing required
- Master’s degree in Infection Control, Public Health, Epidemiology, or a related field preferred
- Registered Nurse (RN) license strongly preferred
- Certification in Infection Prevention and Control (CIC) through CBIC preferred (or obtain within 2 years of start date)
- At least three years of clinical healthcare experience required.
- At least 2 years of ambulatory infection prevention experience strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated expertise in infection prevention and control practices required.
- Strong understanding of regulatory requirements related to infection control (local, state, and federal) required.
- Experience with CDC National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) and other surveillance systems for healthcare-associated infections required.
- Familiarity with performance metrics and benchmarking tools (e.g., Vizient, Leapfrog, CMS)
- Strong analytical skills, including data interpretation, statistical analysis, and report writing
Remote Type
Hybrid
Work Location
399 Revolution Drive
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Employee Type
Regular
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Pay Range
$91,187.20 - $132,600.00/Annual
Grade
7
At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.
EEO Statement
0400 Mass General Brigham Medical Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.
Salary : $91,187 - $132,600