Special Pathogens Infection Preventionist, Bellevue Hospital

About NYC Health + Hospitals

NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue is America’s oldest public hospital, established in 1736. Affiliated with the NYU School of Medicine, the 844-bed hospital is a major referral center for highly complex cases, with its 6,000 employees including highly skilled, interdisciplinary clinical staff. It sees more than 110,000 emergency room visits and 500,000 outpatient visits annually. Bellevue is an academic medical institution of international renown. We have served as an incubator for major innovations in public health, medical science, and medical education. Bellevue is a Level I Trauma Center delivering around-the-clock care in adult, pediatric, psychiatric and pediatric psychiatric emergencies as well as in the nationally-designated categories of cardiology, neurology, toxicology, and neonatology. In addition to providing comprehensive inpatient and outpatient state-of-the-art care Bellevue is a city-wide medical specialty referral source. Bellevue’s clinical centers of excellence include: Emergency Medicine and Trauma Care; Cardiovascular Services; Designated Regional Perinatal Center and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (ICU); Comprehensive Children’s Psychiatric Emergency Program; and Cancer Services.

At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.

Job Description

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

Under the direction of Bellevue's Special Pathogens Program (SPP) leadership, the Special Pathogens Infection Preventionist will promote staff safety while caring for patients with Special Pathogens through the development and delivery of comprehensive training programs and the development, maintenance and implementation of protocols and standard operating procedures.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and maintain training curricula and plan(s) for staff/disciplines involved in any aspects of Bellevue's Special Pathogens Response including but not limited to: nursing, physicians, lab. techs, Infection Preventionists, and environmental services.

• Ensure identified staff are scheduled for and attend the required training(s).

•Assist in the development and implementation training competency assessments.

• Maintain easily accessible, electronic up to date records of all training events.

• Prepare training compliance reports to be shared with program leadership at the end of each month, and with hospital leadership on a quarterly basis.

• Perform ongoing assessments of training efficacy.

•Maintain inventory of training center supplies. Request and stock additional supplies as needed.

•Assist in the development and modification of protocols related to Bellevue's Special Pathogens Response.

• Support the planning and execution of simulations, drills, and exercises that test and inform Bellevue's Special Pathogens Preparedness and Response.

• Supports the planning and execution regional training throughout Region 2

• When functioning in the role of the Infection Control Monitor during SPU activation -

• Must be present in the Special Pathogens Unit (SPU) as scheduled and/or needed.

• Guide/oversee donning and doffing events.

• Monitor for, address and report any safety and/or infection control concerns.

• Support healthcare worker monitoring procedures.

• Maintain close communication with Unit Lead and report any safety and/or infection control concerns to him/her.

• Provide a summary report to the Unit Leader of observations made during the shift.

•Serve as a lead for various time-limited projects to improve Special Pathogens preparedness and response activities as needed.

• Attend program meetings including but not limited to: weekly internal SPP meeting, and Monthly SPP Committee meeting.

• Collaborate with Central Office's Special Pathogens program and other initiatives that align with the vision and intent of Bellevue's SPP as needed.

• Prepare documents, flyers, agendas, messages, presentations and other materials as needed.

• Support other duties as directed by SPP leadership.

• Attends and contributes to in-services, trainings, and staff meetings as needed

• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to adapt schedule based on the training and education needs and activation of the SPU

• Support the delivery of the overall program and its activities in accordance to the mission and goals of the Special Pathogens

• Establishes and maintains a positive, supportive, and professional rapport with patients, coworkers, and members of the interdisciplinary team

• Assist in unit and hospital operational preparedness

• Assists with the development and implementation of functional and table top drills for Special Pathogens both in house and in collaboration with the Central Office

Minimum Qualifications

• A Degree in Public Health, Social Sciences, Emergency Management, Infection Control, Nursing, Public Administration or a related field and at least one year of related experience in research and healthcare. Basic knowledge of infectious diseases.
• Works autonomously and with limited oversight.
• Experience tracking deliverables, maintaining deliverable schedules, and reporting.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Good computer skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Detail oriented.
• Ability to work on multiple projects and tasks concurrently.
• Capacity to work collaboratively with external agencies and internal groups. Capacity for work related travel.

How To Apply

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NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
• Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
• Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
• Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
• College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
• Multiple employee discounts programs

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Infectious disease care: 1 year (Preferred)
• Infection control: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person