Position Summary

At Stony Brook Medicine, a TH Nurse Epidemiologist is a valuable member of our team, evaluates quality of patient care and patient outcomes as they relate to healthcare-associated infections; collects, prepares and analyzes healthcare-associated infection data; presents infection data and makes recommendations for actions; monitors employee compliance in use of barriers and infection prevention measures; prepares and presents education offerings for the staff; serves as resource to all departments and personnel; implements programs to protect the healthcare workers, visitors, and others in the healthcare environment; sets and recommends policies and procedures to prevent adverse events; provides internal and external reporting of information and data; promotes compliance with regulations, guidelines, and accreditation requirements.

Duties of a Nurse Epidemiologist may include the following but are not limited to:

• Conduct surveillance, investigation, and reporting of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), communicable diseases, multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs), and other infection prevention concerns.
• Assess and monitor patient isolation precautions, infection prevention practices, and regulatory compliance through routine chart review, rounding, and consultation with clinical teams.
• Collect, analyze, interpret, and report infection prevention data to support quality improvement initiatives, performance monitoring, and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Investigate infectious disease exposures and outbreaks, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and implement evidence-based prevention and mitigation strategies.
• Provide education, training, and consultation to healthcare personnel, patients, and leadership regarding infection prevention, communicable diseases, isolation practices, and healthcare epidemiology. [
• Develop, implement, and evaluate infection prevention policies, procedures, and best practices consistent with regulatory and accreditation standards.
• Participate in regulatory readiness activities, accreditation surveys, construction and environmental risk assessments, emergency preparedness planning, and emerging pathogen response efforts.
• Collaborate with internal departments, Employee Health, public health agencies, and external partners to support infection prevention, surveillance, reporting, and patient safety initiatives.
• Serve as an active member of infection prevention, quality improvement, and multidisciplinary committees, workgroups, research activities, and organizational initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:
• Baccalaureate degree in Nursing or other health-related field.
• RN

Preferred Qualifications:
• Master's Degree in Nursing or Public Health
• Certification in Infection Control

Special Notes: Resume/CV should be included with the online application.

Posting Overview: This position will remain posted until filled or for a maximum of 90 days. An initial review of all applicants will occur two weeks from the posting date. Candidates are advised on the application that for full consideration, applications must be received before the initial review date (which is within two weeks of the posting date).

If within the initial review no candidate was selected to fill the position posted, additional applications will be considered for the posted position; however, the posting will close once a finalist is identified, and at minimal, two weeks after the initial posting date. Please note, that if no candidate were identified and hired within 90 days from initial posting, the posting would close for review, and possibly reposted at a later date.

• Stony Brook Medicine is a smoke free environment. Smoking is strictly prohibited anywhere on campus, including parking lots and outdoor areas on the premises.
• All Hospital positions may be subject to changes in pass days and shifts as necessary.
• This position may require the wearing of respiratory protection, which may prohibit the wearing of facial hair.
• This function/position may be designated as "essential." This means that when the Hospital is faced with an institutional emergency, employees in such positions may be required to remain at their work location or to report to work to protect, recover, and continue operations at Stony Brook Medicine, Stony Brook University Hospital and related facilities.

Prior to start date, the selected candidate must meet the following requirements:

• Successfully complete pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook Medicine's Employee Health Services*
• Complete electronic reference check with a minimum of three (3) professional references.
• Successfully complete a 4 panel drug screen*
• Meet Regulatory Requirements for pre-employment screenings.
• Provide a copy of any required New York State license(s)/certificate(s).

Failure to comply with any of the above requirements could result in a delayed start date and/or revocation of the employment offer.

*The hiring department will be responsible for any fee incurred for examination.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position is - $89760 - $127975 / year.

The above salary range represents SBUH's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The specific salary offer will be based on the candidate's validated years of comparable experience. Any efforts to inflate or misrepresent experience are grounds for disqualification from the application process or termination of employment if hired.

Some positions offer annual supplemental pay such as:
• Location pay for UUP full-time positions ($4000)

Your total compensation goes beyond the number in your paycheck. SBUH provides generous leave, health plans, and state pension that add to your bottom line.