About this role
If you are an existing employee of South Shore Health then please apply through the internal career site. Requisition Number:
R-22627
Facility: LOC0001 - 55 Fogg Road55 Fogg Road
Weymouth, MA 02190

Department Name:
SHS Infection Prevention & Control
Status:
Full time
Budgeted Hours:
40
Shift:
Day (United States of America)
The Infection Preventionist (IP) is responsible for identifying, investigating, monitoring, and reporting health-care infections. The IP collaborates with teams and individuals to create infection prevention strategies, provide feedback, and sustain infection prevention strategies.
Compensation Pay Range: $117,700.00 - $170,700.00
Job 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.
Responsibilities if Required:
Education if Required:
License/Registration/Certification Requirements:
RN-Registered Nurse - Board of Registration in Nursing (Massachusetts)