Review Vacancy
AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for
TitleInfection Control Nurse - Broome DDSOO
Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $66671 to $82785 Annually
Minimum Qualifications Candidates must be licensed and currently registered to practice nursing in New York State, or possess a limited permit to practice nursing in New York State. (You must obtain your New York State license within one year of the date of appointment or action will be taken to remove you from the position.)
AND EITHER
1. a bachelor's or higher degree in one of the areas listed below*; AND two years of professional clinical nursing experience, including at least one year as described below **; OR
2. 30 college credits in the areas listed below* IN ADDITION TO an associate's degree in nursing or completion of a three-year nursing program (attach a copy of your college transcript(s) to your NYS-APP) AND three years of professional clinical nursing experience, including at least one year as described below **
Duties Description POSITION DESCRIPTION:
This position is characterized by a reasonability for the Broome DDSOO infection control program, insuring adherence to established infection control standards and policies. Incumbents serve in a liaison capacity between all departments and any/all Infection Control Committees.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Coordinates, directs, and provides nursing services to equip the DDSOO, and Intermediate Care Facilities to comply with and revise the infection control program. The primary objectives of the Infection Control Nurse are to:
• Assure a high quality of care by developing policies and procedures supportive of an infection control program that eliminates risk of infection to individuals, staff, and community members through surveillance and implementation of appropriate control measures.
• Teach infection control and isolation techniques, practices, and policies to employees at all levels.
• Identify areas demonstrating infection risk and initiate and maintain such programs to eliminate hazards of infection.
• Maintains close communication with supervisory personnel concerning infection problems and hazards.
• Develops and conducts in-service education programs for staff to improve the knowledge and practice of infection control and epidemiology.
• Acts as the infection control liaison between all departments and medical services, Infection Control Committees, facility administration and community programs.
• Makes periodic rounds in nursing and program areas to case findings and supervision of isolation techniques.
• Assists medical personnel in identifying carriers and tracing possible sources of infection, and preventing transmission of disease
• Assists in development and/or implementation of improved infection control measures.
• Maintains appropriate records related to nursing/infection control.
• Maintain equipment and supplies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
Additional Comments ***Please note The starting salary for this title reflects the geographic pay differential. $66,671-$82,785 - Posted Hiring Salary includes the sum of the statutory hiring rate for PS&T Grade 19 ($59,671), and Geographic Differential ($7,000). Geographic Differential added to the job rate ($75,785) for the PS&T Grade 19.”
• For CSEA positions: Local Bidding Agreements will be honored.
• All OPWDD employees must be eligible and maintain eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Continued employment will depend on maintaining eligibility.
• OPWDD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
• Employees on long term leave can bid on positions but must be able to report to work within fourteen (14) days and be able to perform the essential functions of their positions with or without reasonable accommodation (RA). If an employee believes that he or she needs a reasonable accommodation, they should contact the NYS OPWDD Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Central Office at (518) 402-7644 or Email at Affirmative.Action@opwdd.ny.gov to obtain information and RA forms.
• OPWDD participates in Federal Loan Forgiveness Programs. For more information go to: www.studentaid.ed.gov/publicservice.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Broome DDSO - Human Resources Office
Email Address opwdd.sm.broome.jobs@opwdd.ny.gov
Address
Notes on ApplyingSubmit cover letter, Response to Posting form, and résumé by January 27, 2020 to:
Broome DDSOO Human Resources Office
249 Glenwood Road
Binghamton, NY 13905
E-Mail: opwdd.broome.jobs@opwdd.ny.gov
Fax: 607-770-0528
Please reference EOA #200127B in all correspondence.