About the Role
The Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation is seeking a full-time Clinical Director to lead the Infection Control function and join their dedicated team of Nursing Professionals. This role involves monitoring nursing units for patient needs regarding infectious diseases and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to implement infection prevention principles.
Responsibilities
- Conduct regular and routine monitoring of nursing units to assess patients' need for precautions against infectious diseases.
- Develop and maintain a system of care that promotes sound and scientific infection prevention principles and practices with the interdisciplinary team.
Requirements
- Clean and active NYS Nurse Practitioner or Registered Nurse license.
- BSN is a plus.
- Infection Control certification preferred.
- Working knowledge of microbiology, epidemiology, infectious diseases, aseptic techniques, current practice, CDC guidelines and definitions of nosocomial infections, JCAHO standards and governmental regulations.
- Strong analytical, communication, and computer skills.
- 5 years of experience as an RN with prior experience in infection control.
Skills
- Microbiology
- Epidemiology
- Infectious diseases
- Aseptic techniques
- CDC guidelines
- JCAHO standards
- Governmental regulations
- Analytical skills
- Communication skills
- Computer skills
Location
- New Hyde Park, New York
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 5 years of experience as an RN with prior experience in infection control
Education Level
- BSN
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- 401k
- Vacation
- Holiday
- Sick Time
About the Company
- The Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation is a non-profit health care facility located on the Queens-Nassau County border in New Hyde Park, New York.
- Offers inpatient programs including sub-acute/short term rehabilitation, long-term care, and nursing home care.
- Provides community health services such as certified home health care and a comprehensive community hospice program.
- Has a longstanding reputation for excellence and innovation in resident and patient care.
