Infection Preventionist
- 2410 Brigham and Women's Physicians Organization, Inc.
- Charlestown-MA
- 7mo ago
- Full-Time
- Hybrid
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Site: The Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Corporation
MGB is in an active change management environment and the Infection Preventionist will need to demonstrate flexibility and open mindedness as the contours of this position will actively evolve over time.Hybrid300 First Avenue40RegularDay (United States of America)The Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.
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Job Summary
SThe Infection Preventionist for Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, Boston is responsible for the day-to-day implementation of the Infection Prevention functions of Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, Boston IC, one of the site teams of MGB Infection Control. The Infection Preventionist, reporting to the Director of Infection Control at MGB, must have knowledge and experience in infection prevention and control principles and practice, the ability to make evidence-based decisions, excellent problem-solving skills, and excellent written and oral communication skills.MGB is in an active change management environment and the Infection Preventionist will need to demonstrate flexibility and open mindedness as the contours of this position will actively evolve over time.
Qualifications
Principle Duties and Responsibilities
Under the supervision and in collaboration with the MGB Director of Infection Control, the Infection Preventionist
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.
Implement site NHSN and non-NHSN surveillance, remediation, and reporting of infections, including outbreak detection and response.
Conduct regular Environment of Care rounds and report findings to appropriate local and system leadership.
Support continuous improvement of infection prevention and control practices.
Function as a site liaison to regulatory agencies and public health authorities.
Evaluate the site-specific infection control program by identifying strategies that address the risk of infection transmission.
Oversee and conduct site-specific educational efforts related to infection prevention and control.
Implement, in collaboration with MGB Occupational Health Services, policies and procedures to assess, mitigate, and respond to occupational infection risk.
Collaborate with other site-specific stakeholders (e.g., Environmental Health and Safety, Compliance, Facilities, Real Estate, etc) as appropriate.
Act as NHSN site administrator when assigned by MGB Director of Infection Control.
Participate in IPCC Working Groups and other activities as assigned.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree in Infection Control, Public Health, Epidemiology, or Statistics preferred; Masters in Healthcare Management or another relevant field is acceptable.
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.
Current Massachusetts licensure as a registered nurse preferred but not required.
Minimum 3 years of related work experience required.
Knowledge and experience in
regulatory and other requirements related to Infection Prevention and Control
implementation of CDC National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) surveillance and other surveillance for healthcare associated infections
application of commonly used performance metrics including Vizient, Leapfrog, CMS, others
Special Requirements
Must be available to work in the case of a facility-declared emergency.
Must be available to assist during regulatory agency reviews.
Must be available to work on-site.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Physical Requirements
Remote Type
Work Location
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Employee Type
Work Shift
Pay Range
$94,993.60 - $138,143.20/Annual
Grade
7
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