Infection Preventionist 3

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Job Location (Full Address):

601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642

Opening:

Worker Subtype:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Department:

500026 SMH Infection Prevention

Work Shift:

UR - Day (United States of America)

Range:

UR URCA 214

Compensation Range:

$73,528.00 - $99,257.00

Responsibilities:

Responsible for the prevention, identification, investigation, reporting, and control of health care associated infections (HAI) and the day-to-day infection prevention activities for designated healthcare facilities, clinics and healthcare services throughout the continuum of care in accordance with accepted standards and requirements of infection prevention.

Essential Functions:

• Performs rounding to ensure compliance and surveillance for hospital acquired infections using CDC’s National Healthcare Safety Network definitions and may validate surveillance conducted by others. Communicates HAI cases with unit/service leadership.
• Performs infection prevention activities specific to the practice setting to prevent transmission of infection.
• Conducts surveillance and epidemiologic investigations to monitor the effectiveness of prevention and control strategies that are consistent with the organization’s goals and objectives. Uses statistical methods to design prevention and control strategies, analyze trends, and evaluate processes. Interprets, reports and communicates standards and outcomes to appropriate shareholders.
• Rotates call with occasional team support. Supports other team members on call.
• Prepares and presents education materials to enhance Infection Prevention/Patient Safety. Reviews hospital practice to ensure compliance with criteria for accreditation and other regulatory/quality requirements pertaining to Infection Prevention. Communicates lapses to area leadership and assists with recommending, developing and implementing a compliance plan.
• Mentors and develops lower level Infection Preventionists.
• Remains up to date with changes in CDC and National Organization Guidelines. Reads relevant journals to keep current with Infection Prevention knowledge. Performs literature reviews to form evidenced based recommendations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in health related field and 3 years relevant experience required
• 6 months of infection prevention experience preferred
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong critical thinking skills required
• Basic statistical analysis skills required
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills required
• Ability to interact with various groups, fostering collaboration and collegiality required
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products required
• Ability to provide guidance, advice, and assistance in problem resolution to render win/win outcomes for safe patient outcomes required
• Working knowledge of electronic medical records (EPIC) preferred
• Management and/or supervisory skills preferred

Licenses and Certifications:

• CIC - Certified in Infection Control within 1-1/2 years required

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