The Impact You Can Make The Infection Prevention Department is responsible for epidemiological principles & investigations, surveillance, analysis, interpretation, and reporting of hospital-acquired infections (HAIs), education of employees about infection prevention, development of Performance Improvement (PI) and Infection Prevention plans and programs, and ensuring rigorous infection prevention standards that meet NYSDOH, DNV-GL, OSHA, Centers for Medicaid/Medicare Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other state and national recommendations and requirements. * *The Glens Falls Hospital Impact Mission Our Mission is to improve the health of people in our region by providing access to exceptional, affordable, and patient-centered care every day and in every setting. How You Will Fulfill Your Potential * *Responsibilities 1. Program Support: o Surveillance; enter data into the medical record to track patients with multi-drug resistant organisms; perform hand hygiene and PPE compliance observations, etc. o Assist in the evaluation and implementation of the annual surveillance plan based on the population(s) served, services provided, and analysis of surveillance data. o Utilize epidemiologic principles to conduct surveillance and investigations. o Communicate infection prevention and control information and data to various committees and healthcare workers across the organization as assigned. o Initiate and coordinate investigations of unusual hospital infection outbreaks utilizing the microbiology laboratory, consultation with Infectious Disease Physician(s), county/state public health departments, and when necessary, in consultation with the Center for Disease Control. Report epidemiologically significant findings to appropriate stakeholders. 2. Regulatory Requirements o Comply with regulatory and mandatory reporting requirements at the local, state and federal levels. o Direct facility compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards. o Stay current on infection prevention and control regulatory and accreditation standards. 3. Performance Improvement (PI) o Participate in performance improvement activities by assessing, monitoring, and measuring healthcare associated infections and evaluating outcomes on a continuous basis o Ensure that customer needs and expectations are considered in the development of and continuous improvement of processes, products, and services. o Monitor and analyze process and outcome measures to evaluate the effectiveness and sustainability. o Participate in PI committees, teams and initiatives as indicated. 4. Advocate for patient safety, health worker safety, and organizational safety. 5. Participate in an infection prevention and control professional organization/association (i.e.: APIC/SHEA/IDSA). 6. Collaboration o Consult and collaborate, as needed, with local, state, and federal public health officials, and community health organizations. o Involve multidisciplinary teams to ensure changes are vetted by all stakeholder groups. 7. Leadership o Utilize principles of influence, leadership and change management. o Bring enthusiasm, creativity and innovation to practice. o Work collaboratively with others, providing direction when necessary. o Readily share knowledge and expertise. o Contribute to the development of less-experienced healthcare providers through education and mentorship. o Prepare and deliver infection prevention presentations to external groups. 8. Research and Implementation Science o Critically evaluate research and evidence-based practices and incorporate appropriate findings into routine practice. o Integrate evidence-based practices into policies, guidelines, protocols and educational strategies. o Identify barriers for implementation and develop strategies to minimize or remove barriers. o Implement strategies to sustain efforts such as audit tools and meaningful feedback. 9. IPC Informatics o Be familiar with infection prevention software and other technology. o Collaborate with IT to create meaningful electronic reports to enhance infection prevention initiatives. 10. Fiscal Responsibility o Consider the financial/safety implications and clinical outcomes when making recommendations, evaluating technology and products, and developing policies and procedures. o Use a systematic approach to evaluate costs, benefits, and efficacy. o Incorporate fiscal assessments into program evaluations and/or reports. o Develop and maintain departmental budgets. o Drive infection prevention-related initiatives within the value-based evaluation process of new products 11. All other duties as assigned. Education/Accredited Programs * Baccalaureate required. Public health, epidemiology, or clinical lab science preferred, considerations will be given to medical technology, health-related field, or mathematical computation/statistics. * At least two years’ experience in a healthcare-related field Licenses/Certifications/Registrations * Certified in Infection Control & Epidemiology (CIC) * *Skills/Abilities * Familiarity with medical terminology * Ability to communicate effectively, both in written and oral form * Statistical and data entry analysis skills * Computer literacy * Ability to work collaboratively with individuals of all levels of skill and education * Ability to navigate Electronic Medical Records (EMR) * Critical thinking skills * Problem-solving * Conflict resolution * Ability to educate on infection prevention methodology and efforts Communities We Serve Located in the foothills of the beautiful Adirondack mountains, Glens Falls is conveniently located a short drive away from the capital region and Lake George. Work at the top of your profession and jumpstart your next career here at Glens Falls Hospital! 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. Salary Range The expected base rate for this Glens Falls, New York, United States-based position is $79,476.80 - $116,708.80 per year.Exact rate is determined on a case-by-case basis commensurate with experience level, as well as education and certifications pertaining to each position which may be above the listed job requirements. Benefits Glens Falls Hospital is committed to providing our people with valuable and competitive benefits offerings, as it is a core part of providing a strong overall employee experience. A summary of these offerings, which are available to active, full-time and part-time employees who work at least 30 hours per week, can be found here. *Job: Professional - Quality Assessment *Title: *Infection Prevention Practitioner - Quality Management Location: NY-Glens Falls Requisition ID: 240DO