Job Information
St. Mary's Healthcare RN Infection Preventionist in Amsterdam, New York
Job Requisition: REQ2375
Employment Type: Full time
Shift: Days
Hours Per Week: 40 hours week
Hiring range: $31.31 - $40.70
Position Requires a Registered Nurse
The actual compensation for this position will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.
Responsibilities:
• Monitors and investigates known or suspected sources of infections in order to determine the source and ensure control.
• Reviews, analyzes, and implements regulations, standards, and/or guidelines of applicable governmental agencies and professional organizations.
• Collaborates in the development and delivery of educational programs and/or tools that relate to infection prevention, control, and epidemiology.
• Reports infection surveillance, prevention and control in formation to local, state and federal public health authorities in accordance with law and regulation.
• Participates in the development of special studies designed to identify unusual epidemic situations or to evaluate the impact of new products, equipment or delivery of patient care.
• Reports results to Infection Control Committee and other appropriate departments and/or committees.
Minimum Qualifications Licensure / Certification / Registration:
• Preferred Credential(s):
• Registered Nurse credentialed from the New York Board of Nursing. Must be able to speak, read, write and follow instructions in English.
• Work Experience:
• 3 years of experience preferred.
Complexity of Work: • Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment.
Personal Protective Equipment: • Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.