Site: Wentworth-Douglass Hospital
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The Infection Preventionist for Wentworth-Douglass Hospital in Dover, NH, is responsible for the day-to-day implementation of the Infection Prevention functions of WDH, one of the site teams of MGB Infection Control. The Infection Preventionist, reporting to the Sr. Manager of Infection Control at MGB/WDH, 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 Manager of Infection Control, theInfection Preventionist
Implement at the site-level, system infection prevention and control goals, plans,policies,and standards consistent with the clinical, administrative, regulatory/legal requirements andobjectivesof the organization
ImplementsiteNHSN and non-NHSN surveillance, remediation, and reporting of infections, including outbreak detection and response
ConductregularEnvironment of Care rounds and report findings to appropriate localand systemleadership.
Support continuous improvement of infection prevention and controlpractices
Function as a site liaison to regulatory agencies and public health authorities.
Evaluate the site-specific infection control program byidentifyingstrategies that address the risk of infection transmission.
Overseeand conductsite-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) asappropriate
Act as NHSN site administrator when assigned by MGB Manager/Director of Infection Control.
Participate in IPCC Working Groups and other activities as assigned.
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Bachelor’sdegreerequired Master’s degree in Infection Control, Public Health, Epidemiology, or Statistics preferred;Masters in Healthcare Managementor 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.
CurrentMassachusettslicensure as a registered nursepreferredbut notrequired
Minimum3years of related work experiencerequired
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
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Special Requirements
Must be available to work in the case of afacility-declared emergency.
Must be available toassistduring regulatory agency reviews.
Must be available to work on-site.
Remote Type
Hybrid
Work Location
789 Central Avenue
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Employee Type
Regular
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Pay Range
$87,526.40 - $127,358.40/Annual
Grade
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EEO Statement:
1810 Wentworth-Douglass Hospital 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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