Infection Control Preventionist

Infection Control Preventionist - SNF/LTC - Located in Queens, NY

Salary $130K-$140K depending on experience!

Responsibilities of the Infection Preventionist:

• Establishes, implements and administers departmental goals, objectives, policies and procedures; conducts ongoing review of hospital policies, procedures and guidelines to identify Infection Control discrepancies and implements revisions as necessary
• Ensures that departmental goals are compatible with, and enhance the hospital and organization's mission, values, and strategic plan
• Interacts with physicians, nurses, department managers, supervisors, and occupational health and other professional/non-professional staff members to provide resource information, resolve Infection Control problems, and identify new opportunities to improve service
• Directs and assists in preparing reports and statistical data for the Infection Control committee, medical staff committees, medical executive committee and the facility's administration and other committees as needed.
• Develops and coordinates the infection prevention and control program throughout the facility. Implements the program by formulating, establishing and evaluating policies and procedures relating to patient care Infection Control measures throughout the facility. Performs an annual assessment and develops action plans from the prior year activities.

Qualifications of the Assistant Director of Nursing:

• ASN or BSN degree
• A current NYS license is required.
• Must Have Certification in Infection Prevention and Control or obtain within 30 days of hire.
• 2-4 years of Infection Prevention and Control experience preferred.
• Have excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Must long term care experience

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