Registered Nurse 3 Infection Control, (NY HELPS), Kingsboro Psychiatric Center, P26549

State of New York • Kings, NY

178d • $132,178 - $143,230

About The Position

Kingsboro Psychiatric Center is recruiting an experienced Registered Nurse 3 Infection Control. Candidates from outside or within State Service can apply. Infection Control Nurses at Kingsboro Psychiatric Center 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.

Requirements

• Possession of a license and current registration as a registered professional nurse in New York State.
• 3 years of post-licensure clinical nursing experience.
• 1 year of experience must have been primarily working 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.

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.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees