A healthcare network in New York City is currently seeking a licensed Registered Nurse (RN) to join their staff in Queens as an Infection Control Practitioner.

About the Opportunity:

• Setting: Acute Care
• Length: Full-Time
• Shift: Day
• Hours: 9am to 5:30pm

Responsibilities:
The Infection Control Practitioner (RN) will:

• Participate in the development, education, planning, and implementation of effective hospital-wide Infection Control and Prevention practices
• Assist in the development of quality improvement strategies
• Asses patient needs and provide clinical intervention and consultation
• Serve as a resource person for team members regarding infection control policies and procedures
• Collect, enter, and interpret data, and provide written reports of findings
• Develop data presentation and training materials, as needed
• Perform other duties, as needed

Qualifications:

• NYS RN License required
• Bachelor's degree required, BSN preferred
• Certification in Infection Prevention & Control (CIC) preferred
• Experience or coursework in public health practice and surveillance systems, epidemiology, working with datasets and databases, data analysis, and disease surveillance preferred
• Solid assessment, clinical, and documentation skills
• Patient oriented
• Great interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Strong attention to detail
• Highly organized

Desired Skills:

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
• Certification in Infection Prevention & Control (CIC)
• Working with Datasets & Databases, Data Analysis, and Disease Surveillance