Infection Control / Prevention Practitioner (RN or Microbiologist)

Full Time, Days

We Find a Way

Oceanside, NY. Situated on the sunny south shore of western Long Island, minutes from Jones Beach and thirty minutes from NYC, is an exceptional Magnet® Hospital focused on quality and excellence . . . Mount Sinai South Nassau. Named a Best Regional Hospital, by U.S. News & World Report, Mount Sinai South Nassau is one of the region’s largest award-winning hospitals, with 455 beds, more than 900 physicians and 3,500 employees.

The hospital is an acute-care, not-for-profit teaching hospital affiliated with the world-class Mount Sinai Health System and Icahn School of Medicine that provides state-of-the-art care in cardiac, oncologic, orthopedic, bariatric, pain management, mental health and emergency services. Our dedicated Magnet-designated nursing staff serves the entire south shore with world-class surgeons and residents, a Certified Level ll Trauma Center and baby-friendly as well as elder-friendly designations.

We currently have an excellent opportunity for an Infection Control/ Prevention Practitioner. The Infection Control / Prevention professional will be responsible to assist and support the hospitals Infection Control Plan. Under the direction of the Infection Control Committee and Hospital Epidemiologist, you will provide surveillance monitoring, help to maintain proper control measures and practice to reduce the risk and prevent the spread of infection.

Education Required:

• Must complete in-house orientation program.
• Bachelor's degree in health related field required; Master's degree preferred.
• Graduate of an accredited Registered Nurse or Clinical Microbiology program preferred.
• NYS Licensed/registered RN or clinical microbiologist (if applicable).

Experience/Skills Required:

• Three or more years’ experience in hospital nursing or clinical microbiology in a hospital setting.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and English verbal/written communications skills.
• Computer proficiency, especially EXCEL.
• Advanced knowledge of Infection Control practices.
• Certification in Infection Control preferred (If not certified, certification required within 2 years).

Salary $66.95/hour Great benefits including medical, dental, and life insurance, generous tuition reimbursement, part-time and full-time pensions, vacation and sick days, and much more! Infection Control Prevention Practitioner for immediate consideration, please email: Melanie.Rowles@snch.orgor apply at: www.southnassau.org/sn/careers.

Mount Sinai South Nassau is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability or marital status. An EOE M/F/D/V.