Infection Preventionist - NWH

The General Hospital Corporation; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham is seeking an Infection Prevention Specialist to lead coordination and planning of infection control activities at our Newton area campus. This role provides guidance in development, planning, and coordination of infection-control programs and contributes to risk-management reporting.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Health Sciences (or a related Master’s) and 3–5 years of clinical healthcare experience, CIC certification preferred, with strong data analysis,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Health Sciences required or Master's Degree in related field preferred.
• 3–5 years clinical healthcare experience required.
• CIC certification preferred upon hire; if not CIC at hire, must sit for CIC within 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement infection control surveillance and reporting.
• Develop an annual surveillance plan based on served populations and services.
• Implement NHSN and non-NHSN surveillance, remediation, and reporting of infections; include outbreak detection and response.
• Provide formal and informal education programs to hospital personnel as needed.
• Implement site-level infection prevention policies and standards aligned with regulatory requirements.
• Conduct Environment of Care rounds and report findings to leadership; collaborate with Occupational Health on infection risk policies.

Skills

Infection prevention

Data analysis

Communication skills

Regulatory knowledge

Epidemiology basics

Education

Bachelor's Degree Health Sciences

Master's Degree in 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 and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

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 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

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%)

Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)

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.