Clinical Director-Infection Control

Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation•Queens, NY

About The Position

Clinical Director - Infection Control The Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation, located in New Hyde Park New York, is seeking a full time Clinical Director who will lead the Infection Control function and join our dedicated team of Nursing Professionals. In this key clinical leadership role working alongside with caring, dedicated, and experienced senior nursing leadership, the Clinical Director- Infection Control is responsible for conducting regular and routine monitoring of nursing units to assess patients' need for precautions against infectious diseases. You'll also work with our interdisciplinary team to develop and maintain a system of care that promotes sound and scientific infection prevention principles and practices. This key clinical leadership role in a renowned health care facility among innovative and committed leaders in the industry. Excellent professional environment providing an opportunity to learn, grow and have an impact on the overall results. About Parker The Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation, conveniently located on the Queens-Nassau County border in New Hyde Park, New York, is a non-profit health care facility that offers inpatient programs such as sub-acute/short term rehabilitation, long-term care and nursing home care, as well as community health services encompassing certified home health care and a comprehensive community hospice program that serves terminally ill patients in their own homes or in nursing facilities, including Parker's nursing home. Quality care means hiring quality people, and Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation has a longstanding reputation for excellence and innovation in resident and patient care. Why Work at Parker Friendly, collaborative team environment and exciting career growth opportunities providing an opportunity to learn, grow and have an impact on the overall results Excellent training and clinical education Accessible via public transportation Free parking on site for all staff On-site cafeteria offering breakfast and lunch Full Benefits for Full Time and Part Time staff include Health Insurance, 401k, Vacation, Holiday and Sick Time

Requirements

Clean and active NYS Nurse Practitioner or Registered Nurse license
Working knowledge of microbiology, epidemiology, infectious diseases, aseptic techniques, current practice, CDC guidelines and definitions of nosocomial infections, JCAHO standards and governmental regulations
Strong analytical, communication, and computer skills
5 years of experience as an RN with some prior experience in infection control

Nice To Haves

BSN a plus
Infection Control certification preferred

Responsibilities

conducting regular and routine monitoring of nursing units to assess patients' need for precautions against infectious diseases
work with our interdisciplinary team to develop and maintain a system of care that promotes sound and scientific infection prevention principles and practices