Assistant Director of Infection Prevention and Control

NYU Langone Medical Center•Brooklyn, NY

47d•$95,674 - $174,000

About The Position

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Assistant Director of Infection Prevention and Control. In this role, the successful candidate In addition to fulfilling the core responsibilities of an Infection Preventionist, the Assistant Director, Infection Prevention, under the direction of the Director of Infection Prevention, plays a key leadership role in the department. This role includes the overall coordination of infection prevention activities, education, surveillance, and regulatory compliance within the organization. The Assistant Director will assist in the daily management and operations of the Infection Prevention Department, including providing simultaneous coverage for designated hospital areas, oversight of infection prevention and control (IPC) initiatives, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. The role involves regular interaction, consultation, and education of hospital personnel on infection prevention practices and other quality-related processes. The successful candidate will support the Director in planning, organizing, reviewing, and evaluating the work of assigned IPC staff and ensuring effective implementation of the IPC program. Responsibilities also include communication and consultation with local and state health departments and other regulatory bodies as required.

Requirements

Masters degree in Nursing, Health Care Administration, Public Administration, or related field with 5+ years of progressive experience in infection prevention and control, or Bachelors degree in a related field with 7+ years of progressive experience in infection prevention and control.
New York State License in Nursing with current registration, if applicable.
Active certification endorsed by the Certification Board of Infection Control (CBIC).
Advanced MS Office Skills, (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.).
Required Licenses: Registered Nurse License-NYS

Nice To Haves

Proficiency with surveillance systems, data entry, and basic data analysis related to infection prevention.
Strong working knowledge of regulatory requirements including, but not limited to:
The Joint Commission (TJC)
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Conditions of Participation
Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI)
Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses (AORN) Standards
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) and local county Department of Health
Familiarity with CDC reporting requirements and the National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN).
Demonstrated leadership and process improvement skills.
Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
Ability to effectively interact with staff at all levels of the organization.
Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

Interacts with physicians, nurses, department managers, supervisors, employee health, and other clinical/non-clinical staff to serve as a resource for infection prevention information and guidance.
Provides interim leadership and departmental coverage in the absence of the Director.
Monitors and ensures compliance with infection prevention policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements established by The Joint Commission (TJC), CMS, OSHA, CDC, and local/state agencies.
Conducts ongoing reviews and revisions of hospital policies, procedures, and evidence-based guidelines to ensure consistency, accuracy, and alignment with current best practices.
Collaborate with hospital committees and departmental leaders to implement changes aimed at reducing the risk of infection transmission.
Provides consultation during regulatory inspections and helps ensure departmental and hospital-wide compliance with
Collaborate with procedural areas to standardize materials and processes to align with IPC principles and reduce variation.
Assists with statistical data collection and reporting for the Infection Prevention Committee and other quality-related committees as needed.
Support infection control input related to hospital construction, renovation, and reprocessing workflows to ensure adherence to national and professional infection prevention standards.
Oversees investigations and management of epidemiologically significant events and outbreaks, ensuring timely intervention and mitigation.
Assists in emergency management activities related to infection prevention and supports the hospitals emergency preparedness efforts.
Ensures compliance with quality assurance, safety practices, policy standards, and appropriate recordkeeping.
Supervises investigations related to reprocessing failures and infection transmission events; develops and recommends corrective actions and follow-up protocols for exposed individuals.
Supports continuous education and advancement of knowledge in the field of infection prevention, for self and staff.
Promotes a culture of safety and quality, modeling best practices and professional conduct.
Assumes other related duties and responsibilities as assigned, including temporary assignments to meet operational needs.

Benefits

At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package.
Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it's developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement.
The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support.
Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care.
The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters.

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