Infection Preventionist
Rochester Regional Health
•$85,250 - $108,000•Onsite
About The Position
Supports the Infection Prevention Program for the organization; serves as a liaison to all organization departments/services. Develops and assists in the development and implementation of policies and procedures related to infection prevention. Advises on and facilitates appropriate allocation of hospital resources in order to maintain quality patient care.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing
- 3-5 years of previous hospital nursing experience
- BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (AHA)
- RN - Registered Nurse - New York State Education Department (NYSED)
Nice To Haves
- Strong analytical, computer and communication skills.
- Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
Responsibilities
- Conducts hospital and Nursing Home surveillance for HAI’s hospital onset and community acquired infections among patients and staff.
- Analyzes, interprets and reports data to the Director, Infection Prevention and other appropriate departments or personnel (hospital and/or health departments)
- Monitors and evaluates patient care activities to identify methods, techniques, equipment, supplies, new products or specific procedures which may constitute an infection risk.
- Investigates clusters of infection in collaboration with Infectious Disease Physician and Director of Infection Prevention.
- Develops, reviews, and revises infection prevention policies according to current standards of practice.
- Notifies state or county health departments of specific communicable diseases as required by health department in accordance with RRH protocol.
- Collect and enter data necessary for NHSN data reporting and other databases used in Infection Prevention.
- Develops and assists in in-service programs related to Infection Prevention for the organization/departments/services for all hospital, Nursing Home services and all ambulatory sites.
- Serves as a consultant regarding Infection Prevention issues and policies as appropriate.
- Supports educational activities for Infection Prevention Liaison Committee.
- Participates in hospital, Nursing Home and health system-based committees as appropriate
- Available for urgent/emergent phone consultation per schedule during off hours and weekends.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
