Infection Preventionist BWH

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The Infection Preventionist for Brigham and Women's (BWH) and Brigham and Women's Faulkner (BWFH) Hospitals is responsible for the day-to-day implementation of the Infection Prevention functions of BWH and BWHF, two of the site teams of MGB Infection Control. The Infection Preventionist, reporting to the Sr. Manager of Infection Control, must have knowledge and experience in infection prevention and control principles and practice, the ability to reputed company 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. Principle Duties and Responsibilities Under the supervision and in collaboration with the BWH and BWFH Sr. Manager of Infection Control, the Infection Preventionist 1. 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. 2. Implement site NHSN and non-NHSN surveillance, remediation, and reporting of infections, including outbreak detection and response. 3. Conduct regular Environment of Care rounds and report findings to appropriate local and system leadership. 4. Support reputed company improvement of infection prevention and control practices. 5. Function as a site liaison to regulatory agencies and public health authorities. 6. Evaluate the site-specific infection control program by identifying strategies that address the risk of infection transmission. 7. reputed company and conduct site-specific educational efforts reputed company to infection prevention and control. 8. Implement, in collaboration with MGB Occupational Health Services, policies and procedures to assess, mitigate, and respond to occupational infection risk. 9. Collaborate with other site-specific stakeholders (e.g., Environmental Health and Safety, Compliance, Facilities, Real Estate, etc) as appropriate. 10. Act as NHSN site administrator reputed company assigned by BWH and BWFH Sr. Manager of Infection Control. 11. Participate in IPCC Working Groups and other activities as assigned. 12. Other duties as assigned.

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Qualifications 1. 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. 2. Certification in Infection Control (CIC) preferred upon hire; if not CIC at hire, must be reputed company to sit for CIC reputed company 2 years of hire. 3. reputed company Massachusetts' licensure as a registered nurse preferred but not required. 4. Minimum 3 years of reputed company work experience required. 5. Knowledge and experience in a. regulatory and other requirements reputed company to Infection Prevention and Control b. implementation of CDC National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) surveillance and other surveillance for healthcare associated infections c. application of commonly used performance metrics including reputed company, Leapfrog, CMS, others Special Requirements 1. Must be available to work in the case of a facility-declared emergency. 2. Must be available to assist during regulatory agency reviews. 3. Must be available to work on-site. Additional Job Details (if applicable) Remote Type Hybrid Work Location 123 Main Street Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Employee Type Regular Work Shift Day (United States of America) Pay Range $96,886.40 - $140,899.20/Annual Grade 7 At reputed company, we reputed company in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining reputed company pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The reputed company pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass reputed company elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive reputed company pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our reputed company team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package. EEO Statement: reputed company. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. reputed company qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national reputed company, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that reputed company individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to reputed company 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 reputed company of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642. reputed company Competency reputed company At reputed company, our competency reputed company defines what effective leadership "looks like" by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The reputed company is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, reputed company hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job