Infection Control Epidemiologist – RN

Infection Control Epidemiologist - RN

Position Summary:

Horizon Healthcare Staffing is searching for an RN with infection control experience. Our client will train the Registered Nurse on the job, provide good benefits, and pay for both local travel and out of town travel expenses. This is a full time position located in Syracuse, New York. The main responsibility of this job is coordinating and overseeing activities for reporting of hospital acquired infection.

Responsibilities:

• Monitoring and evaluating hospital reporting
• Assessing accuracy and identifying deficiencies
• Providing training and feedback to healthcare personnel
• Assessing infection prevention programs
• Identifying and helping facilities to integrate best practice models
• Establishing local and regional partnerships with other professionals
• Providing technical consultation on infection investigation and reporting

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing (Master's degree preferred) with at least 2 years' experience in epidemiology, infection control, or investigation of communicable diseases; OR
• Master's degree in Public Health with at least 1 year experience in epidemiology, infection control, or investigation of communicable diseases; with healthcare knowledge.
• Certification in Infection Control (CIC) is preferred.
• If RN, current and active New York State RN license.
• Occasional travel to healthcare facilities is required to conduct on-site audits.
• Valid driver's license.
• One year experience in a healthcare facility.
• Familiarity with the National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) is preferred
• Proficient computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills