Registered Nurse - RN - Infection Prevention - Per Diem - Days

NewYork-Presbyterian; New York (NY); On-site; USD 117,000 - 127,000; Part time

Job summary

NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital is hiring a Registered Nurse for Infection Prevention - Per Diem, Day Shift. You will join a multidisciplinary team and help coordinate and implement our Infection Prevention and Control Program on-site.

Responsibilities include monitoring cases of healthcare-associated infections, collecting and analyzing surveillance data, and reporting to leadership. You will educate clinical staff and collaborate with nurses and physicians to prevent

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) required.
• Current NYS RN Licensure.
• Minimum of two years of infection prevention and control experience.
• Experience educating clinical staff and evaluating high-level disinfection performance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement the Infection Prevention and Control Program.
• Monitor cases of healthcare-associated infections and epidemiologically significant organisms.
• Collect, analyze and report surveillance data for regulatory compliance.
• Identify and investigate potential outbreaks and implement prevention measures.
• Consult with staff nurses, leaders and physicians to improve infection prevention practices.
• Evaluate the program and participate in performance improvement initiatives.

Skills

Infection prevention

Staff education

Performance improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN)

Job description

Location Brooklyn, New York
Shift: Day (United States of America)

Description

Top-Notch Infection Prevention and Control: You Can Make It Possible Registered Nurse - RN - Infection Prevention - Per Diem - Days

Imagine a career where people from around the world come to for care of the highest caliber. Working at New York-Presbyterian/Brooklyn Methodist, one of the newest members of the New York-Presbyterian network, you’ll impact the lives of thousands while continuously growing both professionally and personally. Find out how you can Make It Possible.

Step into this crucial role, responsible for assisting with the coordination and implementation of our Infection Prevention and Control Program. Monitor cases of communicable diseases, health care-associated infections and epidemiologically significant organisms. Collect, analyze and report on surveillance data, ensuring the program complies with all applicable regulations. Identify and investigate potential outbreaks, and implement appropriate prevention and control measures. Provide consultation services to various departments throughout our hospital, by partnering closely with staff nurses, nursing leaders and physicians on their infection prevention and control. Regularly evaluate the program, and actively participate in performance improvement initiatives.

At New York-Presbyterian, nursing is a life-changing career journey focused on amazing patient outcomes every step of the way. Each of our nurses dares to be truly excellent – thriving in a compassionate culture of care and caring. Together, we improve the health of patients and their families, making our communities – and the world – stronger. You’ll work with the brightest minds in healthcare to make tomorrow better for countless human beings.

It’s the kind of nursing that requires an unwavering commitment to excellence and a constant spirit of professionalism. And it’s your opportunity to enjoy flexible scheduling, shared clinical decision-making, inspirational leadership, supportive colleagues and much more.

Now, you have the opportunity to join us. This is a per diem day shift position at New York-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital.

Required Criteria

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN)
• Current NYS RN Licensure
• Minimum of two years of infection prevention and control experience
• Candidate must possess experience in educating clinical staff and be able to evaluate performance of high level disinfection

Join a healthcare system where employee engagement is at an all-time high. Here we foster a culture of respect, belonging, and inclusion.

Enjoy comprehensive and competitive benefits that support you and your family in every aspect of life.

Please note that all roles require on-site presence (variable by role). Therefore, all employees should live within a commutable distance to NYP. NYP will not reimburse for travel expenses.

Salary

Salary Range: $88.18/Hourly

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is an equal opportunity employer.

What does this mean for you? Nothing less than an extraordinary career. We care for 1 out of every 4 New Yorkers in medical need. The nation's largest not-for-profit academic medical center, with over 2 million patient visits a year.