NY HELP Yes Agency Health, Department of Title Registered Nurse 3 - Infection Control (Veterans Home at St.Albans) (NY HELPS) - 30205 Occupational Category Health Care, Human/Social Services Salary Grade 22 Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF) Salary Range From $82326 to $104230 Annually Employment Type Full-Time Appointment Type Permanent Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class Travel Percentage 0% Workweek Variable Hours Per Week 40 Workday From 8 AM To 4 PM Flextime allowed? No Mandatory overtime? No Compressed workweek allowed? No Telecommuting allowed? No County Queens Street Address NYS Veteran's Home at St. Albans 178-50 Linden Boulevard City Jamaica State NY Zip Code 11434 Duties Description Coordinates and administers the infection control and prevention program for the facility; performs a wide variety of clinical, consultative, surveillance, education, training, and monitoring activities related to overall infection control and prevention among individuals, employees, and visitors, including proper techniques, practices, and handling of issues; consults with, reports, and provides information required by local, State, and federal regulatory agencies; and may supervise staff involved in infection control activities. Develops and implements policies and procedures in support of an infection control and prevention program to eliminate or reduce risks of infection among individuals, employees, and visitors through daily surveillance. • Identifies, investigates, and reports infections among individuals and employees through ongoing surveillance, including assessment, monitoring, and maintenance of personal protective equipment, training individuals and employees in their use, and testing and record keeping protocol. • Develops, implements, and evaluates infection control risk assessments and plans, using evidence-based guidelines and standards. • Conducts and/or oversees environmental surveillance rounds; periodically rounds treatment units for the purpose of case findings and supervision of isolation techniques. • Monitors and tracks infections, including healthcare associated infections and rates and community acquired pathogens or risks. • Notifies physicians and health care staff of individuals exposed to an infectious or communicable disease. • Ensures compliance with established infection control standards and policies. Researches, reviews, revises, and implements appropriate infection control and prevention measures. • Compiles clinical data and assists in research studies related to infection control. • Assists medical staff in identifying carriers, tracing sources of infection, and preventing the transmission of diseases. • Gathers and analyzes infection data, facts, and trends to stakeholders and prepares and presents reports on the effectiveness of the program. • Reviews microbiological data and advises appropriate staff of significant findings. • Develops and implements systems for identifying, reporting, and analyzing health care associated infections. • Reviews and updates infection control policy, procedure, and resource materials and informs staff of changes in local, State, and federal guidelines. Coordinates with public health departments, other government and regulatory agencies on reporting, investigation, and prevention of infectious diseases. Acts as infection control liaison between departments, medical services, infection control committees, facility administration, and community programs; and provides consultation on infection control matters and issues. Oversees a preventive health program integrated into the overall infection control and prevention program. • Plans, organizes, and administers annual vaccine programs for individuals and employees; administers vaccines; and ensures individuals and staff are up to date on immunizations. • Performs and/or ensures that pre-employment screenings and health assessments are completed; and maintains related records. Minimum Qualifications Promotion: possession of a license and current registration as a registered professional nurse in New York State and two years of service in any Grade 18 or higher position that requires a registered professional nurse license; or one year of service in any Grade 20 or higher position that requires a registered professional nurse license. OPEN COMPETITIVE: possession of a license and current registration as a registered professional nurse in New York State; and three years of post-licensure clinical nursing experience. One year of this experience must have been primarily working in the development, implementation, or administration of an infection control program. Substitutions: 1. A bachelor’s degree in nursing may substitute for one year of post-licensure clinical nursing experience. 2. A master’s degree in nursing may substitute for two years of post-licensure clinical nursing experience. 3. Possession of a current Certified in Infection Control (CIC) certificate issued by the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology may substitute for the one year of infection control program experience.Preferred Qualifications: Preference will be given to candidates with long-term care Facility experience and possession of a current Certified Infection Control (CIC) certificate issued by the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology Additional Comments Day shift Competitive full-time appointment, or non- competitive full-time appointment via HELPS. Transfer candidates may be asked for their Social Security Number to verify your transfer eligibility. For more information on transfer types, transfer eligibility criteria, and the current transfer determinants for your title, visit the following website: https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/title-search/index.cfm Degrees awarded from educational institutions outside of the United States, or its territories must be independently verified for equivalency. Please see https://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm for additional information. In addition to the Posted salary range there is a geographic pay differential of $35,000 a $4,000 Downstate Adjustment.This position is part of the NYS HELPS program. No examination is required. We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:• Holiday & Paid Time Off• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)• Pension from New York State Employees’ Retirement System • Shift & Geographic pay differentials • Affordable Health Care options• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost • NYS Deferred Compensation plan• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds• And many more...NYS Department of Health does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications.For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts. The NYS Department of Health is committed to making New York a safer, healthier, and more equitable place to live. Understanding health equity, social determinants of health and health disparities is critical to accomplish our goal of eliminating health disparities. For more information on the NYS Department of Health’s Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan, please visit: https://health.ny.gov/commissioner/index.htm Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. Name Human Resources Telephone Fax 718-276-2048 Email Address RecruitmentStAlbans@nysvets.org Address Street 178-50 Linden Boulevard City Jamaica State NY Zip Code 11434 Notes on Applying Please submit your resume and cover letter as one (1) document, preferably in PDF format, by email to: RecruitmentStAlbans@nysvets.orgwith RN 3 - Infection Control included in the subject line or by mail to: NYS Veterans Home at St. Albans178-50 Linden BoulevardJamaica, NY 11434 or Fax to (718) 276-2048Attn: Human ResourcesFailure to include the required information may result in your resume not being considered for this position.