Infection Preventionist

Mass General Brigham - Salem Hospital; Salem (MA); Hybrid; USD 91,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Career advancement

Bonuses

Recognition programs

Job summary

Mass General Brigham in Salem seeks an Infection Control professional to coordinate and plan infection control activities. CIC preferred; if not CIC at hire, must sit for CIC within 2 years. Responsibilities include surveillance, reporting, and education across the hospital.

Required are RN licensure, a health sciences degree, 3–5 years clinical experience, and strong knowledge of NHSN surveillance and regulatory requirements. Hybrid work arrangement and competitive pay accompany this role.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree Health Sciences required or Master’s Degree Related Field preferred.
• RN license required; CIC certification preferred.
• Clinical healthcare experience 3-5 years required.
• Strong knowledge in infection control and prevention.

Responsibilities

• Report communicable diseases to local/state health departments.
• Implement NHSN surveillance and reporting of infections.
• Develop an annual surveillance plan based on populations served.
• Provide formal and informal education programs to hospital personnel.
• Implement site infection control goals and policies in line with regulations.
• Conduct Environment of Care rounds and report findings.
• Collaborate with Occupational Health Services on infection risk.

Skills

Infection control

Communication skills

Data analysis

Performance improvement

Regulatory knowledge

NHSN surveillance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Health Sciences

Master’s Degree in Related Field

Job description

Site: North Shore Medical Center, Inc.

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Summary

Job Summary

Responsible for the coordination and planning of Infection Control activities. Provides guidance and consultation in the development, planning, and coordination of infection control. Conducts relevant investigations and develops reports pertinent to clinical risk management issues.

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.

Does this position require Patient Care? Yes

Essential Functions

• Report communicable diseases to local and state health departments and complete public health department forms as needed.
• Utilize performance improvement methodology as a means of enacting change.
• Develops an annual surveillance plan based on the population(s) served, services provided, and analysis of surveillance data.
• Implement site NHSN and non-NHSN surveillance, remediation, and reporting of infections, including outbreak detection and response.
• Provides formal and informal education programs to hospital personnel as necessary or when directed.
• 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.
• Conduct regular Environment of Care rounds and report findings to appropriate local and system leadership.
• Implement, in collaboration with MGB Occupational Health Services, policies and procedures to assess, mitigate, and respond to occupational infection risk.

Qualifications

Education Bachelor's Degree Health Sciences required or Master's Degree Related Field of Study preferred Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No Licenses and Credentials Registered Nurse [RN - State License] - Generic - HR Only preferred Certified in Infection Control [CIC] - Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc. (CBIC) preferred Experience Clinical healthcare experience 3-5 years required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Clearly demonstrable expert-level knowledge in infection control and prevention. - Strong attention to detail. - Excellent communication skills. - Statistical methods and data analysis and report writing skills. - Knowledge and experience in a.regulatory and other requirements related 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 Vizient, Leapfrog, CMS, others

Remote Type

Hybrid

Work Location

81 Highland Avenue

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$91,187.20 - $132,600.00/Annual

Grade

7

In addition to competitive base 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.

EEO Statement

3200 North Shore Medical Center, Inc. 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.

Mass General Brigham Competency Framework

At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework 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, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.