Infection Preventionist III - Clifton Springs Hospital, Operations - Professional (Per Diem) in CLIFTON SPRINGS, New York at Rochester Regional Health
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JOB TITLE: Infection Preventionist III - Clifton Springs Hospital, Operations - Professional (Per Diem)
STATUS: Per Diem
LOCATION: Clifton Springs Hospital - 2 Coulter Road, Clifton Springs, NY 14432
DEPARTMENT: Operations - Professional
SCHEDULE: M-F, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
SUMMARY
Supports the Infection Prevention Program for the assigned organization; serves as a liaison to all assigned organization departments/services. Develops and 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
Conduct surveillance and analyze data to identify, monitor, and report healthcare-associated and community-acquired infections while ensuring regulatory compliance.
Lead infection prevention initiatives by performing risk assessments, investigating infection clusters, and implementing strategies to reduce infections.
Develop, review, and update infection prevention policies, procedures, and best practices based on current evidence and regulatory standards.
Serve as a subject matter expert by providing consultation, education, and training to clinical teams, committees, and Infection Prevention liaisons.
Collaborate with physicians, leadership, and public health agencies to support infection control efforts, regulatory reporting, and continuous quality improvement.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in health-related field (eg. Nursing, Medical Technologist, Public Health)
Minimum of three (3) years relevant work experience (eg: nursing, clinical laboratory, public health)
Two (2) years or more are required in Infection Prevention
REQUIRED LICENSURE
Registered Nurse license in New York State.
Certification in Infection Control (CIC)
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: S - Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
PAY RANGE: $90,000.00 - $105,000.00
The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. It may be modified in the future. Pay is determined by factors including experience, clinical licensure date, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.