Registered Nurse Infection Control, Per Diem (IPC experience preferred)
About The Position
NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn is hiring a per diem Registered Nurse for Infection Control. The Registered Professional Staff Nurse is responsible for nursing care and outcomes for a group of patients during a designated time frame, delivering care through the nursing process in collaboration with other members of the health team. The role conducts infection surveillance to identify trends, transmission risks, and potential outbreaks; advises on isolation precautions, PPE use, and infection prevention practices; and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to support infection prevention standards, regulatory compliance, and quality improvement. The nurse identifies risks, escalates urgent concerns to IPC leadership, provides education and consultation, and participates in environment of care, patient safety, and regulatory readiness rounds as assigned.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
- New York State Registered Nurse license.
- Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association.
- Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
Nice To Haves
- Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Conduct infection surveillance to identify trends, transmission risks, and potential outbreaks.
- Provide guidance on isolation precautions, PPE use, and infection prevention practices to support safe patient placement and throughput.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support infection prevention standards, regulatory requirements, and quality improvement efforts.
- Identify infection prevention risks, escalate urgent concerns to IPC leadership, and provide education and consultation on best practices.
- Participate in environment of care, patient safety, and regulatory readiness rounds as assigned.
- Assume responsibility for nursing care and outcomes for a group of patients during a designated time frame, using the nursing process in collaboration with the health team.
- Perform other duties aligned with the organization's mission and values.
- Demonstrate accountability for professional practice and growth.
- Document patient assessments, reassessments, progress toward goals, and other required information accurately and promptly.
- Promote patient safety and quality, including adherence to National Patient Safety Goals.
- Communicate and collaborate effectively with the healthcare team, escalating situations appropriately.
- Establish effective caring relationships with staff, patients, families, and other members of the healthcare team.
- Administer medications and parenteral therapy, including blood administration, in accordance with policy and procedure.
- Prioritize and coordinate patient care, using critical thinking and completing responsibilities independently or through appropriate delegation.
- Provide patient and family education and assist with discharge planning, considering readiness, barriers, alternatives, and available resources.
- Provide nursing care based on relevant physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and age-related criteria for patients in the assigned area.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits and wellness package.
- Financial security benefits.
- Generous time-off program.
- Employee resource groups for peer support.
- Holistic employee wellness program covering physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive-care well-being.
