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Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

The infection prevention practitioner plans, develops and implements a coordinated Infection Control Program for Samaritan Hospital and Burdett Care Center. The program includes surveillance programs, data reporting, data analysis and intervention development aimed at reduction of healthcare acquired infections in patients and employees. Responsible for meeting CMS, OSHA and New York State Department of Health requirements

**Job Title:** Infection Control Practitioner, full-time day, St Peters Hospital

**Description:** The infection prevention practitioner plans, develops and implements a coordinated Infection Control Program for Samaritan Hospital. The program includes surveillance programs, data reporting, data analysis and intervention development aimed at reduction of healthcare acquired infections in patients and employees. Responsible for meeting CMS, OSHA and New York State Department of Health requirements

Demonstrates leadership skills in the infection control program development, including the development of hospital-wide policies and procedures. Demonstrates skills in planning and program evaluation. Provides cost analysis and recommendations to senior management on products/equipment utilized organization-wide for control of hospital associated infection, as well as safety devices to prevent exposures to blood borne pathogens. Serves as an advisor to the Infection Control Committee and senior management in assisting them to fulfill their infection control program oversight responsibilities.

Requirements:

+ Monday through Friday Position, no weekends or holidays

+ BS degree in Nursing or health related field required.

+ Minimum 4-7 years clinical experience required.

+ Certification in Infection Control (CIC) preferred

**Pay Range:** $33.10-$48.00

Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran