Top-Notch Infection Prevention and Control: You Can Make It Possible

Nurse Epidemiologist - RN - Part Time Days

Bring your talents to NewYork-Presbyterian/Lower Manhattan Hospital, where infection prevention and control helps drive our continued success as New York’s #1-ranked hospital (U.S.News & World Report). Here, we have an unwavering commitment to providing a safe and healthy environment for everyone at our hospital - patients, employees and visitors alike. Find out how you can help Make It Possible.

Step into this crucial role, responsible for assisting with the coordination and implementation of our Infection Prevention and Control Program. Monitor cases of communicable diseases, health care-associated infections and epidemiologically significant organisms. Collect, analyze and report on surveillance data, ensuring the program complies with all applicable regulations. Identify and investigate potential outbreaks, and implement appropriate prevention and control measures. Provide consultation services to various departments throughout our hospital, by partnering closely with staff nurses, nursing leaders and physicians on their infection prevention and control.  Regularly evaluate the program, and actively participate in performance improvement initiatives.  

At NewYork-Presbyterian, nursing is a life-changing career journey focused on amazing patient outcomes every step of the way. Each of our nurses dares to be truly excellent – thriving in a compassionate culture of care and caring. Together, we improve the health of patients and their families, making our communities – and the world – stronger.

You’ll work with the brightest minds in healthcare to make tomorrow better for countless human beings. It’s the kind of nursing that requires an unwavering commitment to excellence and a constant spirit of professionalism. And it’s your opportunity to enjoy shared clinical decision-making, inspirational leadership, supportive colleagues and much more. Now, you have the opportunity to join us.

This is a part time day position that requires flexibility in your schedule.     Varied start and end times. No Weekends or holidays

Preferred Criteria:

• CBIC certification
• Three years experience in an ICU ED setting
• Infection Control experience preferred
• Proficiency in MS Word and Excel
• Master's degree or current enrollment in a Master's program

Required Criteria:

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
• 3-5 years of acute care experience
• NY RN license
• Candidates with a passion for and strong interest in Infection Control encouraged to apply
• Ability to take certification examination after 2 years or less of employment required
• Familiarity with Micro Soft Word, Excel and navigating the Internet

Join a healthcare system where employee engagement is at an all-time high. Here we foster a culture of respect, diversity, and inclusion. Enjoy comprehensive and competitive benefits that support you and your family in every aspect of life. Start your life-changing journey today.

Please note that all roles require on-site presence (variable by role). Therefore, all employees should live within a commutable distance to NYP.

NYP will not reimburse for travel expenses.

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NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is an equal opportunity employer.

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It all begins with you. Our amazing compensation packages start with competitive base pay and include recognition for your experience, education, and licensure. Then we add our amazing benefits, countless opportunities for personal and professional growth and a dynamic environment that embraces every person. Join our team and discover where amazing works.