Director of Infection Prevention & Control

LE001 Richmond Medical Center; New York (NY); Vor Ort; USD 120.000 - 145.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

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

Qualifikationen

• 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.

Aufgaben

• 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.

Kenntnisse

Communication

CMS

NHSN

NYCDOH reporting

NYSDOH reporting

Ausbildung

Master's degree in health-related field

Certification in Infection Control (CIC) preferred

MS Office proficiency

Tools

CMS

NHSN

NYCDOH reporting

NYSDOH reporting

Jobbeschreibung

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