Infection Preventionist - NWH

Mass General Brigham; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham is seeking an Infection Preventionist at Newton-Wellesley Hospital to coordinate infection control activities and provide expert guidance in surveillance, reporting, and risk assessment. The role requires CIC preparation or certification within 2 years and 3–5 years of clinical healthcare experience.

Responsibilities include disease reporting, education, and implementing site-wide infection prevention goals in alignment with regulatory requirements, NHSN surveillance, and

Qualifications

• 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 regulatory and other requirements related to Infection Prevention and Control.
• Knowledge and experience in implementation of CDC NHSN surveillance and other surveillance for healthcare-associated infections.
• Knowledge and experience in application of commonly used performance metrics (Vizient, Leapfrog, CMS, others).

Responsibilities

• Report communicable diseases to local and state health departments and complete public health forms as needed.
• Utilize performance improvement methodology to enact change.
• Develop annual surveillance plan based on population served and services provided.
• Implement NHSN and non-NHSN surveillance, remediation and reporting of infections, including outbreak detection and response.
• Provide formal and informal education programs to hospital personnel.
• Implement infection prevention goals, policies, and standards at site level.
• Collaborate with Occupational Health Services on policies to assess and mitigate occupational infection risk.

Skills

Infection control

Communication

Data analysis

NHSN surveillance

Regulatory knowledge

Performance metrics

Education

Bachelor's Degree Health Sciences

Master's Degree Related Field

Job description

Site: Newton-Wellesley Hospital 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.

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

Certified in Associate-Infection Prevention and Control [a-IPC] - Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc. (CBIC) 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.

Knowledge and experience in b.implementation of CDC National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) surveillance and other surveillance for healthcare-associated infections.

Knowledge and experience in c.application of commonly used performance metrics, including Vizient, Leapfrog, CMS, others.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Physical Requirements

• Standing Frequently (34-66%)
• Walking Frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

2014 Washington Street

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

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. 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

4100 Newton-Wellesley 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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