Infection Preventionist
South Shore Health · Weymouth · $117,700–$170,700 (stated in the posting)
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LOC0001 - 55 Fogg Road55 Fogg Road
Weymouth, MA 02190
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$117,700.00 - $170,700.00ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Works with IP team to:
- Develop, implement, and evaluate the organizational infection prevention program
- Surveillance
- Develop an annual surveillance plan based on the population(s) served, services provided, and analysis of surveillance data
- Utilizes epidemiologic principles to conduct surveillance and investigations
- Evaluate and modify the surveillance plan as necessary
- Assist with implementation of infection prevention and control policies and protocols.
- Communicate infection prevention and control policies and protocols
- Communicate infection prevention and control information and data to various committees and healthcare workers across the organization as assigned
Design and deliver education
- Assess and address learning needs of those served
- Create educational goals, objectives, and strategies using learning principles and available educational tools and technology
- Work with CPDS team to create education plans based on the learning needs assessment
- Evaluate the effectiveness of educational programs and learner outcomes
Regulatory requirements
- Comply with regulatory and mandatory reporting requirements at the local, state and federal levels
- Facilitate and assist in auditing for compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards
- Stay current on infection prevention/control regulatory and accreditation standards
Performance Improvement/Quality Management
- Utilize QM methodology as a means of enacting change
- Monitor, audit and analyze process and outcome measures to evaluate the effectiveness and sustainability
- Participate in QM committees, teams and initiatives as indicated
Employee Health Services
- Review Employee Health policies and procedures related to IPC
- Assess risk of occupational exposures to infectious disease
- Understand work restrictions and recommendations related to communicable diseases or following an exposure
Performance standards (job expectations)
Professional accountability
- Pursue professional growth and development of required knowledge and skills
- Maintain certification and licensure requirements
- Establish at least one professional goal per year
- Advocate for patient safety, health care worker safety, and safe practices
- Participate in an infection prevention and control professional organization/association (APIC)
Collaboration
- Consult and collaborate, as needed with local, state, and federal public health officials, and community health organizations
- Involve multidisciplinary teams to ensure all stakeholder groups vet changes
Leadership and technology
- Utilize principles of influence, leadership and change management
- Bring enthusiasm, creativity and innovation to practice
- Work collaboratively with others, providing direction when necessary
- Readily share knowledge and expertise
- Contribute to the development of less-experienced healthcare providers through education and mentorship
- Prepare and deliver infection prevention presentations
Research and implementation science
- Evaluate (critically) research and evidence-based practices and incorporate appropriate findings into routine practice
- Integrate evidence-based practices into policies, guidelines, protocols and educational strategies
- Identify barriers for implementation and develop strategies to minimize or remove barriers
- Implement strategies to sustain efforts such as audit tools and meaningful feedback
IPC informatics
- Be familiar with infection prevention software and other technology
- Collaborate with IT to create meaningful electronic reports to enhance infection prevention initiatives
Fiscal responsibility
- Consider the financial/safety implication and clinical outcomes when making recommendations, evaluating technology and products, and developing policies and procedures
- Use a systematic approach to evaluate costs, benefits, and efficacy
- Incorporate fiscal assessments into program evaluations and/or reports
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Education
Baccalaureate degree in nursing, public health, epidemiology, clinical laboratory science or related science.
Completion of basic training program for infection prevention/control that may include on the job training.
Licenses - Preferred
RN - Registered Nurse preferred
BSN, MSN preferred with 5 years of clinical experience
Required Certifications
Certification in Infection Control and Epidemiology (CIC) within 2.5 years after employment.
Essential Skills:
- Analytical
- Problem Solving
- Collaboration
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Ability to implement evidence-based guidelines
- Conflict resolution
- Program and project management
- Expertise in data collection and analysis, report writing, and data presentation
- Leadership
- Demonstrated proficiency in the use of pertinent computer software (EPIC preferred)
M-F 8:00am-4:30pm
On- Call requirement
Start and end time may vary depending on department needs.
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