Remote Infection Control Nurse

Site: Newton-Wellesley Hospital Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham. Responsible for the coordination and planning of Infection Control activities. Provides guidance and consultation in the development, planning, and coordination of infection control. Conducts relevant investigations and develops reports pertinent to clinical risk management issues. Certification in Infection Control (CIC) preferred upon hire; Does this position require Patient Care? Report communicable diseases to local and state health departments and complete public health department forms as needed. -Utilize performance improvement methodology as a means of enacting change. -Develops an annual surveillance plan based on the population(s) served, services provided, and analysis of surveillance data. -Implement site NHSN and non-NHSN surveillance, remediation, and reporting of infections, including outbreak detection and response. -Provides formal and informal education programs to hospital personnel as necessary or when directed. -Implement at the site level system infection prevention and control goals, plans, policies, and standards consistent with the clinical, administrative, regulatory/legal requirements, and objectives of the organization. -Conduct regular Environment of Care rounds and report findings to appropriate local and system leadership. -Implement, in collaboration with MGB Occupational Health Services, policies and procedures to assess, mitigate, and respond to occupational infection risk. Bachelor's Degree Health Sciences required or Master's Degree Related Field of Study preferred Certified in Associate-Infection Prevention and Control [a-IPC] - Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc. (CBIC) preferred Certified in Infection Control [CIC] - Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc. (Clinical healthcare experience 3-5 years required Clearly demonstrable expert-level knowledge in infection control and prevention. - Statistical methods and data analysis and report writing skills. - regulatory and other requirements related to Infection Prevention and Control b.implementation of CDC National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) surveillance and other surveillance for healthcare-associated infections c.application of commonly used performance metrics, including Vizient, Leapfrog, CMS, others Additional Job Details (if applicable) Physical Requirements Standing Frequently (34-66%) Walking Frequently (34-66%) Sitting Occasionally (3-33%) Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device) Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs Pushing Occasionally (3-33%) Pulling Occasionally (3-33%) Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%) Balancing Frequently (34-66%) Stooping Occasionally (3-33%) Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%) Crouching Occasionally (3-33%) Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%) Reaching Frequently (34-66%) Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%) Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%) Feeling Constantly (67-100%) Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%) Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%) Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%) Talking Constantly (67-100%) Hearing Constantly (67-100%) Remote Type Regular Work Shift Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. 4100 Newton-Wellesley Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642. At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.