Infection Control RN Lead - Acute Care Day Shift

Trinity Health Corp.; Waterbury (CT); On-site; USD 56,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits starting day 1

Job summary

Trinity Health Of New England is seeking an Infection Control Director to oversee infection prevention programs across the Saint Mary’s Hospital ministry in Waterbury, CT. You will lead the hospital-wide infection prevention effort, ensuring timely investigation of incidents, outbreaks, and exposures, while aligning with Joint Commission and regulatory requirements.

The role emphasizes expert infection prevention leadership, collaboration with leadership, and ongoing program improvements to

Qualifications

• CT RN license and BSN are required.
• Obtain CIC certification after training and experience.
• Knowledge of OSHA, TJC, and CT DPH regulations.

Responsibilities

• Direct infection control services for all patient ages.
• Lead epidemiological investigations of exposures and implement controls.
• Develop and implement infection control policies and quality initiatives.
• Present in-services to department heads and education staff.
• Investigate staff and patient safety risks and coordinate corrective actions.

Skills

Infection control

Epidemiology

Leadership

Education/in‑services

Quality improvement

Education

CT RN license

BSN

CIC certification

Tools

EPIC

Midas

Medmined

NHSN

Job description

Trinity Health Of New England is seeking an Infection Control Director to oversee infection prevention programs across the Saint Mary’s Hospital ministry in Waterbury, CT. You will lead the hospital-wide infection prevention effort, ensuring timely investigation of incidents, outbreaks, and exposures, while aligning with Joint Commission and regulatory requirements.

The role emphasizes expert infection prevention leadership, collaboration with leadership, and ongoing program improvements to