Job Title: Infection Preventionist
Department: Infection Control
Location: Rochester General Hospital (RGH) - 1425 Portland Avenue
Rochester, NY 14621
Hours Per Week:  40
Schedule: Monday–Friday; flexible schedule between 6:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m

On-Call: Rare evening and weekend on-call coverage may be required based on department needs

SUMMARY:

Supports the Infection Prevention Program for the assigned organization; serves as a liaison to all assigned organization departments/services. Assists in the development and implementation of policies and procedures related to infection prevention. Advises on and facilitates appropriate allocation of hospital resources in order to maintain quality patient care.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conducts surveillance for HAI’s hospital-onset and community-acquired infections among patients and staff as appropriate for setting.

• Interprets and reports data to the Associate Director of Infection Prevention or Senior Director of Infection Prevention as appropriate, and to other appropriate departments or personnel (hospital and/or health departments)

• Prepares summary data for assigned units or departments and relays key measures, concerns, and prevention strategies 

• Monitors and evaluates patient care activities to identify methods, techniques, equipment, supplies, new products, or specific procedures which may constitute an infection risk.

• Investigates clusters of infection in collaboration with the Hospital Epidemiologist, Infectious Disease Physicians, and Senior Director of Infection Prevention or Associate Director.

• Participates in infection prevention policy development, review, and revision using current standards of practice.

• Notifies state or county health departments of specific communicable diseases as required by the health department in accordance with RRH protocol.

• Collects and enters data necessary for NHSN data reporting and other databases used in Infection Prevention.

• Participates in development and provision of in-service programs related to Infection Prevention for the organization/departments/services for assigned organization.

• Serves as a consultant regarding Infection Prevention issues and policies as appropriate.

• Supports educational activities for Infection Prevention Liaison Committee.

• Participates in assigned organization-based committees as appropriate

• Available for urgent/emergent phone consultation per schedule during off hours and weekends.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in a health-related field (eg., Nursing, Microbiology, Public Health)

• Required Licensure/Certification:
  If a BSN is held, a Registered Nurse license in New York State and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification are required

PREFERRED ATTRIBUTES:

• Strong analytical, computer, and communication skills

• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills

• CIC certification within 2 years of hire 

• Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of relevant work experience (eg: nursing, clinical, public health)

• RN license preferred

EDUCATION:

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE:

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.