Employee Health Nurse and Infection Prevention - 24912 false

US:

NY:

Dunkirk | Nursing | Full-Time 40.87 - 57.69 USD per hour Posted 21 days ago

Description Employee Health Nurse and Infection Prevention Location:

Brooks Memorial Hospital

Location of Job:

US:

NY:

Dunkirk

Work Type:

Full-Time

Shift 1 Job Description The Employee Health and Infection Prevention Nurse serves as the lead clinician responsible for the day-to-day implementation, coordination, documentation, and regulatory reporting of the hospital's Employee Health Program. This role holds primary accountability for all employee health operations, including new hire clearance, immunization compliance, tuberculosis surveillance, respiratory protection, occupational exposure management, and NYS DOH reporting. This role also functions as a backup resource to the Infection Prevention and Control (IP&C) Program and supports CMS data abstraction activities, including but not limited to SEP-1. The incumbent ensures continuity of infection prevention operations as needed and contributes to regulatory compliance, data integrity, and quality improvement initiatives under the direction of the IP/EH Manager. Serves as backup House Supervisor as needed, assuming responsibility for hospital-wide operations, bed placement and throughput, staffing coordination, escalation of clinical and operational issues, and communication with on‑call leadership during assigned shifts. Education And Credentials Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, Business, Health Related Field or an Associate's Degree in Nursing and agrees to enroll in a Bachelor's Degree program in any of the above areas within one year of hire required. Master's Degree in Nursing, Health Services Administration or Business Administration and/or a Master in Public Health, however, individuals with experience in leading a clinical quality improvement program may be considered preferred. RN from an accredited nursing program required. BLS, preferred immediately upon hire but required within 6 months of hire required. Certification in Infection Control (CIC®) must be obtained within Six months of becoming eligible per CBIC criteria required. Certification in Infection Prevention and Control (CIC®) as issued by the

Certification Preferred:

Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology (CBIC). Associate - Infection Prevention and Control (a-IPC™) certification considered for candidates actively working toward CIC® eligibility preferred. Occupational health-related certification (e.g., COHN or COHN-S) preferred. Experience At least five years of diversified medical/surgical nursing experience. Familiar with Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), OSHA Accrediting Agency, APIC, NYSDOH, Americans with Disabilities Act, (ADA) regulations and mandates. Must possess computer skills. Must have good organizational skills required. Experience with NHSN reporting, immunization documentation, and NYS DOH regulatory reporting. Experience with DNV/ISO standards, CMS CoP compliance, and regulatory survey participation, or occupational health nursing preferred.

Job Details Department:

BTLC Employee Health

Standard Hours Bi-Weekly:

75.00

Weekend/Holiday Requirement:

No

On Call Required:

No

With Rotation:

Scheduled Work Hours:

Days

Work Arrangement:

Onsite

Union Code:

N39 - Brooks NU

Requisition ID#: 24912

Recruiter:

Vanessa M. Borowiak

Grade:

Pay Frequency:

Bi-Weekly

Salary Range:

$40.87 -$57.69

•Wage will be determined based on factors such as candidate's experience, qualifications, internal equity, and any applicable collective bargaining agreement. Brooks-TLC Hospital System's mission is to advance the health of our community, and we believe our diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategic work is mission- critical for the good of our workforce and the community who need and depend on our care and services. We understand that racism and health inequities stand firmly in the way of advancing the health of our community, and Brooks-TLC Hospital System envisions DEI as the pursuit of equity and restorative justice for every person. We will exemplify courage and accountability through both the professing and practice of our core values for our friends, colleagues, and community. Brooks-TLC Hospital System is committed to creating a culture of equity and inclusion where diversity is valued and celebrated!