Infection preventionist at Partner's Healthcare in Somerville, Massachusetts

Job Description:

Site: Mass General Brigham Home Care, Inc.


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Job Summary
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 develop reports pertinent to clinical risk management issues
Essential Functions
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.
-Maintains records of actual potentially infectious patients and reports pertinent information to county, state, and federal agencies as required by law.
-Provides formal and informal education programs to hospital personnel as necessary or when directed.



Qualifications


Education
Bachelor's Degree Health Sciences required or Master's Degree Related Field of Study preferred


Licenses and Credentials
Registered Nurse [RN - State License] - Generic - HR Only preferred Certification in Infection Prevention and Control [CIC] - Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology preferred


Experience
Clinical healthcare experience 1-2 years required


Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Clearly demonstrable expert-level knowledge in infection control and prevention.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Statistical methods and data analysis and report writing skills.



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


Hybrid



Work Location


335 Revolution Drive



Scheduled Weekly Hours


40



Employee Type


Regular



Work Shift


Day (United States of America)



EEO Statement:


Mass General Brigham Home Care, Inc. 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.




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