• Job Description

  Req#: RQ4021088
  Site: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, 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.

  
  

  Shift: 40hr day

  
  

  Job Summary

  Summary
  The Infection Preventionist for Brigham and Women’s (BWH) and Brigham and Women’s Faulkner (BWFH) Hospitals is responsible for the day-to-day implementation of the Infection Prevention functions of BWH and BWHF, two of the site teams of MGB Infection Control. The Infection Preventionist, reporting to the Sr. Manager of Infection Control, 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 BWH and BWFH Sr. Manager of Infection Control, the Infection Preventionist
  1. 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.
  2. Implement site NHSN and non-NHSN surveillance, remediation, and reporting of infections, including outbreak detection and response.
  3. Conduct regular Environment of Care rounds and report findings to appropriate local and system leadership.
  4. Support continuous improvement of infection prevention and control practices.
  5. Function as a site liaison to regulatory agencies and public health authorities.
  6. Evaluate the site-specific infection control program by identifying strategies that address the risk of infection transmission.
  7. Oversee and conduct site-specific educational efforts related to infection prevention and control.
  8. Implement, in collaboration with MGB Occupational Health Services, policies and procedures to assess, mitigate, and respond to occupational infection risk.
  9. Collaborate with other site-specific stakeholders (e.g., Environmental Health and Safety, Compliance, Facilities, Real Estate, etc) as appropriate.
  10. Act as NHSN site administrator when assigned by BWH and BWFH Sr. Manager of Infection Control.
  11. Participate in IPCC Working Groups and other activities as assigned.
  12. Other duties as assigned.

  
  

  Qualifications

  Qualifications

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. Current Massachusetts’ licensure as a registered nurse preferred but not required.

  4. Minimum 3 years of related work experience required.

  5. 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

  Special Requirements

  1. Must be available to work in the case of a facility-declared emergency.

  2. Must be available to assist during regulatory agency reviews.

  3. Must be available to work on-site.

  
  

  Additional Job Details (if applicable)

  
  

  Remote Type

  Hybrid

  
  

  Work Location

  123 Main Street

  
  

  Scheduled Weekly Hours

  40

  
  

  Employee Type

  Regular

  
  

  Work Shift

  Day (United States of America)

  
  

  EEO Statement:

  The Brigham and Women's Hospital, 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.

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