What are the responsibilities and job description for the Infection Prevention Specialst position at Waterbury?
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Performs hospital-wide infection prevention and control surveillance and implements the approved infection prevention and control program as designed by the ID MD/IC team.
Participates in the development of the annual infection control and prevention risk assessment and goal achievements.
Administrates and collects infectious disease data and reports to appropriate hospital departments and committees and regulatory agencies.
Participates in the systematic evaluation of activities and outcomes.
Participates in the development and implementation of program changes whenever significant risks occur.
Investigates significant infectious disease cluster events and participates in the plan and implementation to prevent future occurrences.
Develops educational materials and conducts education in infection prevention and control practices during orientation of new staff and as needed with existing staff.
Develops, reviews and revises infectious disease policies and procedures.
Participates in infection prevention/control performance improvement initiatives.
Participates in infection prevention/control collaborative meetings to improve best practice compliance.
Monitors regulatory and accreditation expectations and develops action plans for implementation as needed.
Performs ICRA and monitors compliance as needed at construction sites in clinical areas.
Performs all other duties as assigned.
Ability to work independently in a time-oriented environmentPossesses effective communication skills.
Working knowledge of regulatory requirements related to infection prevention and control practices.
Knowledge of clinical epidemiology.
Ability to use computer software for managing work files, data collection and data entry.
Physical requirements: Standing, walking, sitting, bending and reaching. Most work performed on the patient care units.
Current Connecticut RN license and minimum 5 years of current clinical experience.Bachelor’s degree in Nursing
CIC preferred
Salary range: $77,189 - $115,773
The UConn Health Community Network is a not-for-profit organization created to extend UConn Health’s mission by partnering with community hospitals and connecting them to its clinical expertise, academic strength, and operational resources.
Today, the network is a thriving community‑based system of care serving more than 280,000 residents across the region. It employs over 2,000 professionals and supports a medical staff of roughly 700 clinicians.
At its core is Waterbury Hospital, a 347‑bed community teaching hospital affiliated with the University of Connecticut School of Medicine. Alongside Connecticut Children’s, the UConn Health Community Network Medical Group, Access Rehab Centers, and its role as a leading partner in the Harold Leever Cancer Center, the network has been shaping the region’s healthcare landscape for more than 130 years.
And Waterbury Hospital is only the beginning — the network is designed for continued growth, deeper partnerships, and broader regional impact.
Salary : $77,189 - $115,773