Job Title: Infection Prevention Specialist
Location: Nashua, New Hampshire
Schedule: 8:00AM – 5:00PM x 5
Term: 13-week assignment with the potential for extension
Pay Rate: $72 – $77/hr
Astrya Global, a San Diego based medical staffing agency, is hiring a Infection Prevention Specialist for a temporary assignment in Nashua, New Hampshire. These positions are 13-week contracts with the ability to extend.
Responsibilities for a Infection Prevention Specialist:
• Develop, implement, and evaluate the organizational infection prevention program
• Develop an annual surveillance plan based on the population(s) served, services provided, and analysis of surveillance data
• Conduct an annual risk assessment and develop goals and priorities from prior year’s activities
• Evaluate and modify the surveillance plan as necessary
• Develop and implement organization-wide infection surveillance, prevention, and control policies and procedures adhering to nationally recognized guidelines
• Develop, interpret, and assist with implementation of infection prevention and control policies and protocols
• Consider financial/safety implications and clinical outcomes when making recommendations, evaluating technology and products, and developing policies and procedures
• Communicate infection prevention and control information and data to various committees and healthcare workers across the organization
• Utilize epidemiologic principles to conduct surveillance and investigations
• Utilize PI methodology as a means of enacting change
• Apply NHSN criteria to determine hospital-acquired infections
• Perform audits to determine adherence to infection prevention and control policies and procedures
• Communicate with providers, clinicians, and others regarding patients exposed to infections/communicable diseases during hospitalization
• Participate in the ICRA process regarding construction and renovation projects and ensure compliance with national and/or professional standards
• Participate in environmental rounds and ensure compliance with national and/or professional standards
• Collaborate with physicians and nurses to develop practice standards consistent with infection prevention
• Collaborate with education department to provide expertise in the development of competency-based training and education of hospital personnel and staff
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure changes are vetted by all stakeholder groups
• Communicate and collaborate with quality team members to ensure infection prevention and control issues are integrated within the organization’s QAPI program
• Communicate and collaborate with the antibiotic stewardship program leader and team
• Collaborate with the Safety Manager to ensure effective Environment of Care/DNV rounds
• Serve as the organization’s expert for the Infection Prevention and Control Chapter within NIAHO Accreditation Requirements
• Plan, coordinate, and facilitate the Infection Prevention and Control Committee
• Enforce policies and procedures ensuring compliance with OSHA, CDC, CMS, and other state and federal regulatory agencies
• Comply with regulatory and mandatory reporting requirements at the local, state, and federal levels
• Consult and collaborate with local, state, and federal public health officials and community health organizations as needed
• Maintain Certification in Infection Control and Epidemiology (CIC preferred) or attain certification within two (2) years from date of hire
Benefits for a Infection Prevention Specialist:
- Weekly pay every Friday
- Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Pet Insurance
- 401K Retirement Plan (matching)
- Full-service Credentialing and Corporate Travel Team
- Referral Bonus up to $1,500
Astrya Global Medical Staffing offers 10+ years of staffing experience, 100% domestic support, and is certified by both the Joint Commission and National Association of Locum Tenens Organizations. At Astrya, we are dedicated to helping healthcare professionals find the perfect job.
