Infection Preventionist

Job description

Site: Spaulding Nursing and Therapy Center Brighton, Inc. 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. Job Summary The Infection Preventionist for Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital (SRH) sites is responsible for the day-to-day implementation of the Infection Prevention functions of SRH IC, one of the site teams of MGB Infection Control. The Infection Preventionist, reporting to the MGB Sr. Manager of Infection Control, RIBH, must have knowledge and experience in infection prevention and control principles and practice, the ability to make evidence-based decisions, excellent problem-solving skills, and excellent written and oral communication skills. MGB is in an active change management environment and the Infection Preventionist will need to demonstrate flexibility and open mindedness as the contours of this position will actively evolve over time. Principle Duties and Responsibilities Under the supervision and in collaboration with the MGB Sr. Manager of Infection Control, RIBH, the Infection Preventionist will: • 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. • Implement site NHSN and non-NHSN surveillance, remediation, and reporting of infections, including outbreak detection and response. • Conduct regular Environment of Care rounds and report findings to appropriate local and system leadership. • Support continuous improvement of infection prevention and control practices. • Function as a site liaison to regulatory agencies and public health authorities. • Evaluate the site-specific infection control program by identifying strategies that address the risk of infection transmission. • Oversee and conduct site-specific educational efforts related to infection prevention and control. Implement, in collaboration with MGB Occupational Health Services, policies and procedures to assess, mitigate, and respond to occupational infection risk. • Collaborate with other site-specific stakeholders (e.g., Environmental Health and Safety, Compliance, Facilities, Real Estate, etc) as appropriate. • Act as NHSN site administrator when assigned by the MGB Sr. Manager of Infection Control, RIBH. Participate in IPCC Working Groups and other activities as assigned. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Qualifications Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree in Infection Control, Public Health, Epidemiology, or Statistics preferred; Masters in Healthcare Management or another relevant field is acceptable. Certification in Infection Control (CIC) preferred upon hire; if not CIC at hire, must be prepared to sit for CIC within 2 years of hire. Current Massachusetts’ licensure as a registered nurse preferred but not required. Minimum 3 years of related work experience required. Knowledge and experience in regulatory and other requirements related to Infection Prevention and Control implementation of CDC National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) surveillance and other surveillance for healthcare associated infections application of commonly used performance metrics including Vizient, Leapfrog, CMS, others 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. Knowledge and experience in: a. 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) Special Requirements Must be available to work in the case of a facility-declared emergency. Must be available to assist during regulatory agency reviews. Must be available to work on-site. Remote Type Hybrid Work Location 100 North Beacon Street Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Employee Type Regular Work Shift Day (United States of America) Pay Range $96,886.40 - $140,899.20/Annual Grade 7 At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. 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. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. 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. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package. EEO Statement: 1440 Spaulding Nursing and Therapy Center Brighton, 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. Mass General Brigham Competency Framework 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.