Infection Control Coordinator jobs in Albany, NY

A health services organization on Long Island is actively seeking a self-motivated and dynamic professional to join their staff as their new Infection Control Director. In this role, the Infection Control Director will be responsible for providing daily operational oversight and coordination of the Department of Infection Prevention.

Responsibilities:

The Infection Control Director (RN) will:

• Provide oversight and coordination of infection prevention related programs and policies
• Collaborate with the leaders of Quality and Safety and Clinical Compliance and Regulatory Services to provide coordinated leadership and support level resources
• Conduct an annual risk assessment and develops an annual Infection Prevention plan based on population(s) served, services provided, and analysis of surveillance data
• Develop and implements hospital-wide infection surveillance, prevention, and control policies and procedures that adhere to nationally recognized guidelines
• Train and educate all employees on the practical applications of IPC guidelines, policies, and procedures
• Oversee the surveillance for hospital-acquired infections and ensures compliance with CDC/ NHSN definitions and CMS regulations
• Perform other duties, as needed

Qualifications:

• NYS Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Master's Degree in Healthcare Administration, Public Health or Science related field
• Bachelor's Degree in a related Science / Healthcare field
• 3 years of experience in Infection Control
• 3 years of experience in a management/supervisory position in Clinical / Patient Care Services or relevant Healthcare position
• Expertise in data collection and analysis, report writing, and data presentation
• NHSN data entry/analysis knowledge

Desired Skills:

• Master's Degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Public Health or Science related field
• CIC certification from the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology