Infection Control Nurse

Job Description : Capital District Psychiatric Center (CDPC) is hiring a Registered Nurse 3 Infection Control to lead CDPCs Infection Control and Prevention Program. The shift schedule is Monday to Friday day but must be available off hours to respond to infection control outbreaks. Infection Control Nurses at CDPC are proficient in evidence-based nursing practices and function as liaisons between all departments and Infection Control Committees responsible for infection control and prevention services ensuring adherence to all infection control policies and procedures including : Collaborating with multi-disciplinary treatment teams to mitigate potential for infectious disease.Developing infection control risk assessment and plan along with educational programs for staff and patients.Evaluating the effectiveness of the infection control program and revising as needed.Leading annual flu prevention, treatment, and reporting.Completing of documentation and preparing comprehensive reports. CDPC, a Joint Commission accredited Office of Mental Health (OMH) facility, provides inpatient and outpatient treatment and rehabilitation to adults who have been diagnosed with serious mental illness, outpatient treatment services for children and adolescents diagnosed with serious emotional disturbances, and operates adult community residences in the Albany / Capital District area. CDPC is committed to supporting underserved individuals, organizations, and communities along with activities and initiatives to reduce disparities in access, quality, and treatment for underserved populations. If you would like to join the CDPC Nursing Team and contribute to a workforce dedicated to public service, we offer a generous benefits package including : Competitive Salaries with Geographic Pay Differentials : $110,464 - $121,197Tuition Assistance programsNYS medical, dental, and vision insuranceExcellent opportunities for advancement and professional growthPaid time off including vacation, holidays, personal, & sick leaveNYS Retirement programs Minimum Qualifications : Possession of a license and current registration as a registered professional nurse in New York State; and 3 years of post-licensure clinical nursing experience; 1 year of this experience must have been primarily working in the development, implementation, or administration of an infection control program. Substitutions : Bachelor's degree in nursing can substitute for 1 year of post-licensure clinical nursing experienceMaster's degree in nursing can substitute for 2 years of post-licensure clinical nursing experiencePossession of a current Certified in Infection Control (CIC) certificate issued by the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology can substitute for the 1 year of infection control program experience. The Mission of the New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) is to promote the mental health of all New Yorkers, with a focus on providing hope and supporting recovery for adults with serious mental illness and children with serious emotional disturbances. Applicants with lived mental health experience are encouraged to apply. OMH is deeply committed to supporting underserved individuals, organizations, and communities. To this end, OMH is focused on implementing activities and initiatives to reduce disparities in access, quality, and treatment outcomes for underserved populations. A critical component of these efforts is ensuring OMH is a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees' unique attributes and skills are valued and utilized to support the mission of the Agency. OMH is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@oer.ny.gov. Background checks required.

Salary : $110,464 - $121,197