Site: North Shore Medical Center, Inc.
Job Summary
Summary:
Responsible for the coordination and planning of Infection Control activities. Provides guidance and consultation in the development, planning, and coordination of infection control. Conducts relevant investigations and develops reports pertinent to clinical risk management issues.
Certification in Infection Control (CIC) preferred upon hire; if not CIC at hire, must be prepared to sit for CIC within 2 years of hire.
Does this position require Patient Care?
Yes
Essential Functions
-Report communicable diseases to local and state health departments and complete public health department forms as needed.
-Utilize performance improvement methodology as a means of enacting change.
-Develops an annual surveillance plan based on the population(s) served, services provided, and analysis of surveillance data.
-Implement site NHSN and non-NHSN surveillance, remediation, and reporting of infections, including outbreak detection and response.
-Provides formal and informal education programs to hospital personnel as necessary or when directed.
-Implement at the site level system infection prevention and control goals, plans, policies, and standards consistent with the clinical, administrative, regulatory/legal requirements, and objectives of the organization.
-Conduct regular Environment of Care rounds and report findings to appropriate local and system leadership.
-Implement, in collaboration with MGB Occupational Health Services, policies and procedures to assess, mitigate, and respond to occupational infection risk.
Qualifications
Education
Bachelor's Degree Health Sciences required or Master's Degree Related Field of Study preferred
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No
Licenses and Credentials
Registered Nurse [RN - State License] - Generic - HR Only preferred Certified in Infection Control [CIC] - Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc. (CBIC) preferred
Experience
Clinical healthcare experience 3-5 years required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Clearly demonstrable expert-level knowledge in infection control and prevention.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Statistical methods and data analysis and report writing skills.
- Knowledge and experience in a.regulatory and other requirements related to Infection Prevention and Control b.implementation of CDC National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) surveillance and other surveillance for healthcare-associated infections c.application of commonly used performance metrics, including Vizient, Leapfrog, CMS, others
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Remote Type
Hybrid
Work Location
81 Highland Avenue
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Employee Type
Regular
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Pay Range
$91,187.20 - $132,600.00/Annual
Grade
7
At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.
