The Infection Preventionist is responsible for creating and implementing infection prevention strategies, conducting surveillance, and ensuring compliance with regulations. They also provide education and collaborate with healthcare teams to enhance infection control efforts.
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LOC0001 - 55 Fogg Road55 Fogg Road Weymouth, MA 02190Department Name:
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$117,700.00 - $170,700.00Job Responsibilities
- 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
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
Educational and Certification and Requirements
Baccalaureate degree in nursing, public health, epidemiology, clinical laboratory science or related science
BSN, MSN preferred with 5 years of clinical experience Current license in MA
Completion of basic training program for infection prevention/control that may include on the job training.
Certification in Infection Control and Epidemiology or, attainment 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)
Monday- Friday 8:00am-4:30pm or based on department needs.
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Education if Required:
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