Memorial Healthcare System
Infection Preventionist - FT - Days - MHW
Memorial Healthcare System, Florida, New York, United States
Infection Preventionist - FT – Days – MHW
Memorial Healthcare System is dedicated to improving the health, well‑being, and quality of life for the people entrusted to our care. We are committed to excellent patient outcomes and the most advanced standards of infection control.
Summary Provides surveillance for infection control, identifies, investigates, and records data concerning nosocomial infections and infectious diseases. Initiates infection control measures as directed by the infection control committee and develops infection control policies and prevention programs.
Responsibilities
Effectively host or participate in live or virtual meetings utilizing virtual meeting platforms on‑site or remotely as needed.
Work with the Chief Medical Officer and Medical Staff Department Chairpersons on peer‑review activities and prepare QI reports for Medical Department Meetings.
Facilitate Medical Staff Peer Review and all related activities of departmental and multidisciplinary peer review.
Investigate incident reports, patient complaints, patient care issues; act as a resource on quality issues and contribute to problem solving of identified quality/risk issues.
Serve as a resource person to the Medical Staff, Nursing and Ancillary Departments, performing validation audits/rounds and providing education to assess regulatory/standard compliance.
Utilize and interpret information obtained from MHS Quality Improvement Technology Platforms and external quality data platforms to obtain quality data for benchmarking.
Perform comprehensive, concurrent, and retrospective clinical reviews and abstractions.
Assist in the collection, coordination, formation, implementation, benchmarking, and reporting of key performance indicators; attend meetings, registries, or databases as necessary.
Competencies Accountability, customer service, effective communication, healthcare regulatory environment, infection prevention and control – ancillary and support, patient and family centered care, responding to change, standards of behavior, teamwork.
Education and Certification Requirements
Accredited program (required).
Registered Nurse Compact License (RN License Compact – multi‑state).
Registered Nurse License (RN License) – State of Florida (FL).
Additional Job Information
Complexity of work: requires critical thinking skills, effective communication, decisive judgment, minimal supervision.
Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and EHR systems.
Required work experience: one (1) year of relevant healthcare experience.
Additional education: Registered/Professional Nursing, Epidemiology, or Microbiology program, or a Master’s Degree in Public Health (MPH).
Additional license/certification: Florida State licensure required for Registered Nurse or Clinical Lab Technologist.
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements
Bending and Stooping = 0%
Climbing = 0%
Keyboard Entry = 80%
Kneeling = 0%
Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 40%
Lifting or Carrying 0‑25 lbs Non‑Patient = 60%
Lifting or Carrying 2501 lbs‑75 lbs Non‑Patient = 0%
Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non‑Patient = 0%
Pushing or Pulling 0‑25 lbs Non‑Patient = 60%
Pushing or Pulling 26‑75 lbs Non‑Patient = 60%
Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non‑Patient = 0%
Reaching = 60%
Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg = 0%
Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 80%
Running = 0%
Sitting = 80%
Squatting = 0%
Standing = 80%
Walking = 80%
Audible Speech = 80%
Hearing Acuity = 80%
Smelling Acuity = 0%
Taste Discrimination = 0%
Depth Perception = 80%
Distinguish Color = 60%
Seeing – Far = 80%
Seeing – Near = 80%
Bio hazardous Waste = 60%
Biological Hazards – Respiratory = 60%
Biological Hazards – Skin or Ingestion = 60%
Blood and/or Bodily Fluids = 60%
Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens = 60%
Asbestos = 0%
Cytotoxic Chemicals = 0%
Dust = 60%
Gas/Vapors/Fumes = 60%
Hazardous Chemicals = 60%
Hazardous Medication = 40%
Latex = 60%
Computer Monitor = 80%
Domestic Animals = 60%
Extreme Heat/Cold = 0%
Fire Risk = 0%
Hazardous Noise = 0%
Heating Devices = 0%
Hypoxia = 0%
Laser/High Intensity Lights = 0%
Magnetic Fields = 0%
Moving Mechanical Parts = 0%
Needles/Sharp Objects = 60%
Potential Electric Shock = 0%
Potential for Physical Assault = 60%
Radiation = 0%
Sudden Decompression During Flights = 0%
Unprotected Heights = 0%
Wet or Slippery Surfaces = 60%
Shift Days
Disclaimer This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.
Equal Opportunity Employment Memorial Healthcare System is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity.
We recruit, hire and promote qualified candidates for employment opportunities without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any factor prohibited by law.
Veteran’s Preference We are proud to offer Veteran’s Preference to former military, reservists, and military spouses (including widows and widowers). You must indicate your status on your application to take advantage of this program.
Employment Assessment Employment is subject to post‑offer, pre‑placement assessment, including drug testing.
Accommodations If you need reasonable accommodation during the application process, please call 954‑276‑8340 (M‑F, 8 am‑5 pm) or email TalentAcquisitionCenter@mhs.net.
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Summary Provides surveillance for infection control, identifies, investigates, and records data concerning nosocomial infections and infectious diseases. Initiates infection control measures as directed by the infection control committee and develops infection control policies and prevention programs.
Responsibilities
Effectively host or participate in live or virtual meetings utilizing virtual meeting platforms on‑site or remotely as needed.
Work with the Chief Medical Officer and Medical Staff Department Chairpersons on peer‑review activities and prepare QI reports for Medical Department Meetings.
Facilitate Medical Staff Peer Review and all related activities of departmental and multidisciplinary peer review.
Investigate incident reports, patient complaints, patient care issues; act as a resource on quality issues and contribute to problem solving of identified quality/risk issues.
Serve as a resource person to the Medical Staff, Nursing and Ancillary Departments, performing validation audits/rounds and providing education to assess regulatory/standard compliance.
Utilize and interpret information obtained from MHS Quality Improvement Technology Platforms and external quality data platforms to obtain quality data for benchmarking.
Perform comprehensive, concurrent, and retrospective clinical reviews and abstractions.
Assist in the collection, coordination, formation, implementation, benchmarking, and reporting of key performance indicators; attend meetings, registries, or databases as necessary.
Competencies Accountability, customer service, effective communication, healthcare regulatory environment, infection prevention and control – ancillary and support, patient and family centered care, responding to change, standards of behavior, teamwork.
Education and Certification Requirements
Accredited program (required).
Registered Nurse Compact License (RN License Compact – multi‑state).
Registered Nurse License (RN License) – State of Florida (FL).
Additional Job Information
Complexity of work: requires critical thinking skills, effective communication, decisive judgment, minimal supervision.
Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and EHR systems.
Required work experience: one (1) year of relevant healthcare experience.
Additional education: Registered/Professional Nursing, Epidemiology, or Microbiology program, or a Master’s Degree in Public Health (MPH).
Additional license/certification: Florida State licensure required for Registered Nurse or Clinical Lab Technologist.
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements
Bending and Stooping = 0%
Climbing = 0%
Keyboard Entry = 80%
Kneeling = 0%
Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 40%
Lifting or Carrying 0‑25 lbs Non‑Patient = 60%
Lifting or Carrying 2501 lbs‑75 lbs Non‑Patient = 0%
Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non‑Patient = 0%
Pushing or Pulling 0‑25 lbs Non‑Patient = 60%
Pushing or Pulling 26‑75 lbs Non‑Patient = 60%
Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non‑Patient = 0%
Reaching = 60%
Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg = 0%
Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 80%
Running = 0%
Sitting = 80%
Squatting = 0%
Standing = 80%
Walking = 80%
Audible Speech = 80%
Hearing Acuity = 80%
Smelling Acuity = 0%
Taste Discrimination = 0%
Depth Perception = 80%
Distinguish Color = 60%
Seeing – Far = 80%
Seeing – Near = 80%
Bio hazardous Waste = 60%
Biological Hazards – Respiratory = 60%
Biological Hazards – Skin or Ingestion = 60%
Blood and/or Bodily Fluids = 60%
Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens = 60%
Asbestos = 0%
Cytotoxic Chemicals = 0%
Dust = 60%
Gas/Vapors/Fumes = 60%
Hazardous Chemicals = 60%
Hazardous Medication = 40%
Latex = 60%
Computer Monitor = 80%
Domestic Animals = 60%
Extreme Heat/Cold = 0%
Fire Risk = 0%
Hazardous Noise = 0%
Heating Devices = 0%
Hypoxia = 0%
Laser/High Intensity Lights = 0%
Magnetic Fields = 0%
Moving Mechanical Parts = 0%
Needles/Sharp Objects = 60%
Potential Electric Shock = 0%
Potential for Physical Assault = 60%
Radiation = 0%
Sudden Decompression During Flights = 0%
Unprotected Heights = 0%
Wet or Slippery Surfaces = 60%
Shift Days
Disclaimer This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.
Equal Opportunity Employment Memorial Healthcare System is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity.
We recruit, hire and promote qualified candidates for employment opportunities without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any factor prohibited by law.
Veteran’s Preference We are proud to offer Veteran’s Preference to former military, reservists, and military spouses (including widows and widowers). You must indicate your status on your application to take advantage of this program.
Employment Assessment Employment is subject to post‑offer, pre‑placement assessment, including drug testing.
Accommodations If you need reasonable accommodation during the application process, please call 954‑276‑8340 (M‑F, 8 am‑5 pm) or email TalentAcquisitionCenter@mhs.net.
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