NYU Langone Health
Assistant Director of Infection Prevention and Control
NYU Langone Health, New York, New York, us, 10261
Assistant Director of Infection Prevention and Control
NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn is a full‑service teaching hospital and Level I trauma center located in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. The hospital is central to a comprehensive network of affiliated ambulatory and outpatient practices, serving as NYU Langone Health’s anchor for healthcare access, growth, and delivery throughout the borough. At NYU Langone Health, equity and inclusion are fundamental values, and we strive to be a place where faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive.
Position Summary We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as an Assistant Director of Infection Prevention and Control. In this role, the successful candidate will, in addition to fulfilling the core responsibilities of an Infection Preventionist, assume a key leadership role under the direction of the Director of Infection Prevention. The assistant director will oversee the coordination of infection prevention activities, education, surveillance, and regulatory compliance within the organization, and will assist in the daily management and operations of the Infection Prevention Department.
Job Responsibilities
Interact with physicians, nurses, department managers, supervisors, employee health, and other clinical/non‑clinical staff to serve as a resource for infection prevention information and guidance.
Provide interim leadership and departmental coverage in the absence of the Director.
Monitor and ensure compliance with infection prevention policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements established by The Joint Commission (TJC), CMS, OSHA, CDC, and local and state agencies.
Conduct ongoing reviews and revisions of hospital policies, procedures, and evidence‑based guidelines to ensure consistency, accuracy, and alignment with current best practices.
Collaborate with hospital committees and departmental leaders to implement changes aimed at reducing the risk of infection transmission.
Provide consultation during regulatory inspections and help ensure departmental and hospital‑wide compliance with applicable regulations.
Collaborate with procedural areas to standardize materials and processes to align with IPC principles and reduce variation.
Assist with statistical data collection and reporting for the Infection Prevention Committee and other quality‑related committees as needed.
Support infection control input related to hospital construction, renovation, and reprocessing workflows to ensure adherence to national and professional infection prevention standards.
Oversee investigations and management of epidemiologically significant events and outbreaks, ensuring timely intervention and mitigation.
Assist in emergency management activities related to infection prevention and support the hospital’s emergency preparedness efforts.
Ensure compliance with quality assurance, safety practices, policy standards, and appropriate record‑keeping.
Supervise investigations related to reprocessing failures and infection transmission events; develop and recommend corrective actions and follow‑up protocols for exposed individuals.
Support continuous education and advancement of knowledge in the field of infection prevention for self and staff.
Promote a culture of safety and quality, modeling best practices and professional conduct.
Assume other related duties and responsibilities as assigned, including temporary assignments to meet operational needs.
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree in Nursing, Health Care Administration, Public Administration, or a related field with 5+ years of progressive experience in infection prevention and control, **or** a Bachelor’s degree in a related field with 7+ years of progressive experience in infection prevention and control.
New York State license in Nursing with current registration, if applicable.
Active certification endorsed by the Certification Board of Infection Control (CBIC).
Advanced MS Office skills (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Registered Nurse License – NYS.
Preferred Qualifications
Proficiency with surveillance systems, data entry, and basic data analysis related to infection prevention.
Strong working knowledge of regulatory requirements, including The Joint Commission, CMS Conditions of Participation, AAMI Standards, AORN Standards, OSHA, NYSDOH, local county Department of Health, and CDC reporting requirements.
Familiarity with the National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN).
Demonstrated leadership and process improvement skills.
Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
Ability to effectively interact with staff at all levels of the organization.
NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. We offer a comprehensive benefits and wellness package designed to support employees at any stage of life, with a focus on financial security, generous time‑off, employee resource groups, and a holistic wellness program covering physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care.
NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration.
NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York State Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for this role is \$95,673.61‑\$174,000.00 annually. Actual salaries depend on experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The range does not include bonuses, incentive pay, differential pay, or other compensation.
To view the Pay Transparency Notice, please click here.
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Position Summary We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as an Assistant Director of Infection Prevention and Control. In this role, the successful candidate will, in addition to fulfilling the core responsibilities of an Infection Preventionist, assume a key leadership role under the direction of the Director of Infection Prevention. The assistant director will oversee the coordination of infection prevention activities, education, surveillance, and regulatory compliance within the organization, and will assist in the daily management and operations of the Infection Prevention Department.
Job Responsibilities
Interact with physicians, nurses, department managers, supervisors, employee health, and other clinical/non‑clinical staff to serve as a resource for infection prevention information and guidance.
Provide interim leadership and departmental coverage in the absence of the Director.
Monitor and ensure compliance with infection prevention policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements established by The Joint Commission (TJC), CMS, OSHA, CDC, and local and state agencies.
Conduct ongoing reviews and revisions of hospital policies, procedures, and evidence‑based guidelines to ensure consistency, accuracy, and alignment with current best practices.
Collaborate with hospital committees and departmental leaders to implement changes aimed at reducing the risk of infection transmission.
Provide consultation during regulatory inspections and help ensure departmental and hospital‑wide compliance with applicable regulations.
Collaborate with procedural areas to standardize materials and processes to align with IPC principles and reduce variation.
Assist with statistical data collection and reporting for the Infection Prevention Committee and other quality‑related committees as needed.
Support infection control input related to hospital construction, renovation, and reprocessing workflows to ensure adherence to national and professional infection prevention standards.
Oversee investigations and management of epidemiologically significant events and outbreaks, ensuring timely intervention and mitigation.
Assist in emergency management activities related to infection prevention and support the hospital’s emergency preparedness efforts.
Ensure compliance with quality assurance, safety practices, policy standards, and appropriate record‑keeping.
Supervise investigations related to reprocessing failures and infection transmission events; develop and recommend corrective actions and follow‑up protocols for exposed individuals.
Support continuous education and advancement of knowledge in the field of infection prevention for self and staff.
Promote a culture of safety and quality, modeling best practices and professional conduct.
Assume other related duties and responsibilities as assigned, including temporary assignments to meet operational needs.
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree in Nursing, Health Care Administration, Public Administration, or a related field with 5+ years of progressive experience in infection prevention and control, **or** a Bachelor’s degree in a related field with 7+ years of progressive experience in infection prevention and control.
New York State license in Nursing with current registration, if applicable.
Active certification endorsed by the Certification Board of Infection Control (CBIC).
Advanced MS Office skills (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Registered Nurse License – NYS.
Preferred Qualifications
Proficiency with surveillance systems, data entry, and basic data analysis related to infection prevention.
Strong working knowledge of regulatory requirements, including The Joint Commission, CMS Conditions of Participation, AAMI Standards, AORN Standards, OSHA, NYSDOH, local county Department of Health, and CDC reporting requirements.
Familiarity with the National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN).
Demonstrated leadership and process improvement skills.
Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
Ability to effectively interact with staff at all levels of the organization.
NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. We offer a comprehensive benefits and wellness package designed to support employees at any stage of life, with a focus on financial security, generous time‑off, employee resource groups, and a holistic wellness program covering physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care.
NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration.
NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York State Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for this role is \$95,673.61‑\$174,000.00 annually. Actual salaries depend on experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The range does not include bonuses, incentive pay, differential pay, or other compensation.
To view the Pay Transparency Notice, please click here.
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