About the position

Are you interested in starting a career with New York State? Central New York Psychiatric Center (CNYPC) is recruiting an experienced Registered Nurse 3 Infection Control. Candidates from outside or within State Service can apply. Infection Control Nurses at CNYPC are proficient in evidence-based nursing practices and function as liaisons between all departments and Infection Control Committees responsible for infection control and prevention services ensuring adherence to all infection control policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Collaborating with multi-disciplinary treatment teams to mitigate potential for infectious disease.
• Developing infection control risk assessment and plan along with educational programs for staff and patients.
• Evaluating the effectiveness of the infection control program and revising as needed.
• Leading annual flu prevention, treatment, and reporting.
• Completing documentation and preparing comprehensive reports.

Requirements

• Candidates must possess a license and current registration as a registered professional nurse in New York State.
• Three years of post-licensure clinical nursing experience, with one year primarily in the development, implementation, or administration of an infection control program.
• A bachelor's degree in nursing can substitute for one year of post-licensure clinical nursing experience.
• A master's degree in nursing can substitute for two years of post-licensure clinical nursing experience.
• Possession of a current Certified in Infection Control (CIC) certificate can substitute for one year of infection control program experience.

Nice-to-haves

• Candidates from within State service may be considered for transfer to a competitive class position if they have one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service in a title eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.

Benefits

• NYS medical, dental, & vision insurance
• Access to tuition assistance programs
• Excellent opportunities for advancement & professional growth
• Paid time off - 13 paid vacation days in the first year, 5 paid personal days, 13 paid holidays, & paid sick leave
• NYS Retirement programs