Infection Preventionist - Maimonides Medical Center : Job Details

Infection Preventionist

Full Time

Maimonides Medical Center

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@ BROOKLYN'S LEADING HEALTHCARE SYSTEM.

MAIMONIDES: TOP TEN IN THE U.S. FOR CLINICAL OUTCOMES

We're Maimonides Health, Brooklyn's largest healthcare system, serving over 250,000 patients each year through the system's 3 hospitals, 1800 physicians and healthcare professionals, more than 80 community-based practices and outpatient centers. At Maimonides Health, our core values H.E.A.R.T drives everything we do. We uphold and maintain Honesty, Empathy, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork to empower our talented team, engage our respective communities and provide patient-centered care. The system is anchored by Maimonides Medical Center, one of the nation's largest independent teaching hospitals and home to centers of excellence in numerous specialties; Maimonides Midwood Community Hospital (formerly New York Community Hospital), a 130-bed adult medical-surgical hospital; and Maimonides Children's Hospital, Brooklyn's only children's hospital and only pediatric trauma center. Maimonides' clinical programs rank among the best in the country for patient outcomes, including its Heart and Vascular Institute, Neurosciences Institute, Bone and Joint Center, and Cancer Center. Maimonides is an affiliate of Northwell Health and a major clinical training site for SUNY Downstate College of Medicine.

We are currently seeking an Infection Preventionist. In this dynamic role, you will conduct surveillance activities (as outlined in the organizational Infection Control Plan) and identify and report hospital-acquired infections and reportable diseases and conditions. You will also participate in educational programs as well as provide consultative services to all levels of the organization regarding infection control standards and practices. In addition, you will analyze and trend data collected to assist in planning initiatives that are compatible with organization needs.

We require:

• Registered Nurse, Microbiologist, Bachelor's degree required
• Three years post-Bachelor's degree experience in acute patient care setting required
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and analytical skills essential.
• Master's degree in related field preferred
• Certification in Infection Control preferred
• Experience as an Infection Preventionist or experience working at a clinical management level preferred

We offer a comprehensive benefits package. Salary range is between $130,000 and $145,000 based upon qualifications and experience.

Please email or fax your resume with salary requirement to Mary O'Keefe AVP Infection Control mokeefe@ or fax # 718-###-####.

Passionate About Medicine. Compassionate About People.

Maimonides Medical Center (MMC) is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard for race, creed (religion), color, sex, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, marital status or domestic violence victim status, citizenship status, or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. MMC is committed to following the requirements of the New York State Human Rights Law with regard to non-discrimination on the basis of prior criminal conviction and prior arrest.