Admin Director - Infection Control

LE001 Richmond Medical Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Richmond University Medical Center in New York seeks a seasoned Infection Control Director to lead the hospital's infection prevention program, oversee surveillance, and coordinate education. The role requires a master's degree in a health-related field, CIC preferred, and 5–10 years in infection control with supervisory experience.

Proficiency with CMS, NHSN, NYCDOH and NYSDOH reporting is essential. You will ensure compliance with CDC, DOH, OSHA, and TJC standards, report to DOH, and guide

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a health-related field (e.g. MPH, MS, MSN).
• CIC certification preferred.
• Proficient in CMS/NHSN reporting requirements.
• 5–10 years of infection control or epidemiology experience.
• 5–10 years of supervisory/administrative experience.
• Experience directing an Infection Prevention program.

Responsibilities

• Ensures implementation of the infection control program to prevent infections.
• Oversees surveillance, prevention and control activities.
• Analyzes surveillance data and identifies trends.
• Institutes investigations and corrective actions to prevent transmission.
• Coordinates staff education on infection prevention.
• Reviews policies to ensure CDC/DOH/OSHA/TJC compliance.
• Collaborates with DOH for reporting and investigations.
• Acts as infection control consultant hospital-wide.
• Leads Infection Control staff management and evaluations.

Skills

Communication

CMS

NHSN

NYCDOH reporting

NYSDOH reporting

Education

Master's degree in health-related field

Certification in Infection Control (CIC) preferred

MS Office proficiency

Tools

CMS

NHSN

NYCDOH reporting

NYSDOH reporting

Job description

It’s fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

Day Shift - 7.5 Hours (United States of America)

Responsibilities

• Ensures implementation of the service division’s infection control program to prevent and control infections.


• Oversees surveillance, prevention and control activities.


• Analyzes surveillance data and identifies trends.


• Institutes investigations, disseminates findings, and recommends appropriate corrective actions to prevent and control infection.


• Develops and coordinates orientation and ongoing education activities to assure staff knowledge of prevention of transmission of infection to patient, staff and visitors.


• Coordinates the review and revision of all infection control policies and procedures, the Infection Control Manual and departmental infection control guidelines to ensure compliance with current CDC, Department of Health, OSHA, and TJC standards.


• Collaborates with the Department of Health in the reporting of communicable diseases, and provision of information to assist the DOH in case investigations, as requested.


• Acts as an expert consultant for all hospital departments/staff, other institutions or agencies, and the community by providing information and guidance in problem solving, or recommending corrective actions to prevent transmission of infections.


• Participates in Hospital, Medical Staff and departmental committees, as requested or assigned, to provide Infection Control expertise, disseminate surveillance findings, update Committee’s Infection Control knowledge, and to assist in the selection of corrective actions designed to prevent and control infections.


• Manages and directs the activities of the Infection Control staff, including evaluations and competency assessments.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 – 10 years of experience of progressive infection control, infectious disease or epidemiology experience.


• Minimum 5 – 10 years supervisory, teaching and/or administrative experience required.


• Supervisory experience in infection prevention and control.


• Excellent Communication skills.


• Minimum of 10 years of experience in directing an Infection Prevention program.


• Previous supervisory experience required.


• Must be proficient in CMS, NHSN, NYCDOH and NYSDOH reporting guidelines and requirements.

Required Education

• Master’s degree required in health-related field (e.g. MPH, MS, MSN) Certification in Infection Control (CIC) is preferred Must have basic to intermediate knowledge/skill in MS Office, (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, etc.)

Salary Range: $120,000 - $145,000

Employment Non-Discrimination: Richmond University Medical Center is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment and provides full and equal employment opportunities to all employees and potential employees without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions and needs including lactation accommodations, physical or mental disability, age, immigration or citizenship status, veteran or active military status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

Our Mission

We the staff of Human Resources are proud to share a long-standing tradition of excellence at Richmond University Medical Center. We uphold the mission by providing premier quality patient care through a full spectrum of emergent, acute, primary, behavioral health and educational services, and value the pride and integrity that motivate us to always be more, and always be better.

We are committed to our mission and values because WE CARE! We are Welcoming, Energized, Compassionate, Advocates, Respectful and Excellent in our interaction with our patients, families, visitors and co-workers. WE CARE W We are welcoming and gracious toward each other, and toward all who come to receive our services. E Personnel are energized for quality, creativity, commitment and teamwork. C Compassion is the way we share deep concern and care toward each person. A Advocacy is our activity that promotes the rights and responsibilities of patients, families, and staff, in the hospital setting and in the community. R We show respect by recognizing the basic dignity of every person in all our interactions and in the formulation of policies and procedures. E Excellence is our way of demonstrating that we can always be more and always be better.