Salary Range = $68k - $80k per year INFECTION PREVENTIONIST JOB DUTIES: The Infection Preventionist (IP) evaluates quality of patient care and patient outcomes as they relate to healthcare-associated infections; collects, prepares and analyzes healthcare-associated infection data; presents infection data and makes recommendations for actions; monitors employee compliance in use of barriers and infection prevention measures; prepares and presents education offerings for the staff; serves as resource to all departments and personnel; implements programs to protect the healthcare workers, visitors, and others in the healthcare environment; sets and recommends policies and procedures to prevent adverse events; provides internal and external reporting of information and data; promotes compliance with regulations, guidelines, and accreditation requirements. Additional duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Collect, review, analyze and interpret surveillance data and recommends appropriate actions to clinicians and administrators targeted to reduce or eliminate infectious risks in patients and staff. Conduct investigations of suspected infectious outbreaks. Conduct activities related to exposure of patients and employees to communicable diseases. Assess all positive cultures. Properly classify as hospital acquired or community acquired through concurrent or retrospective review of the patient charts. Develop, review, evaluate and implement infection control policies and procedures to improve quality of care and meet current recommended guidelines. Educate specific patient population and their families regarding health promotion/infectious disease prevention, and management of their care. Function as an educational resource in the areas related to Infection Control Consult with department and administrative staff on infection control issues. Initiate and participates in quality improvement projects. Plan, organize, develop, coordinate and direct a company-wide plan for the prevention, surveillance and control of infection. Facilitate Infection Control Committee meetings in conjunction with IC Director; i.e. agenda, minutes, etc. Participate in periodic surveys of patient care areas. Acts as liaison to the NYCDOHMH, NYSDOH, and CDC. EMPLOYEE HEALTH JOB DUTIES:
Plans, implements, evaluate services and programs that support and enhance the health and safety of the work environment and work force. Coordinates and submits OSHA report.
Maintains occupational health, and program records to assure that all Federal, State and local standards are met.
Evaluates and tracks staff accidents, injuries and lost time.
Completes assignments on occupational health needs and presents findings in a clear and concise manner.
Oversees Managed Return-to Work program.
Responsible for employee immunizations, Mantoux’s, and coordinates employee health assessments under the most updated guidelines.
Makes all follow up phone calls regarding employee health matters
Coordinates new employee health assessments and Mantoux’s
Works closely with Human Resources to medically clear all new employees for orientation
Education and Experience
Education: currently a Licensed Practical Nurse in NY State. Certified in: CPR/BLS preferred.
Experience: Strong knowledge of health promotion/illness and injury prevention. Strong organizational and communication skills required. Three years’ experience in supervisory nursing position. Long Term Care experience required. Infection prevention experience highly preferred.
Certification in Infection Control (CIC) Must be achieved within 6 months of practice (or at the discretion of the director).- Basic training in infection control surveillance, experience submitting results of epidemiological investigations to reporting agencies, and experience submitting reportable infections to reporting agencies. (i.e NYSDOH, CMS, CDC).
Experience in literature and best practice reviews, policy development and education.
