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Infection Preventionist/Employee Health Registered Nurse (RN)

$98,051 - $133,348 / year

Join one of the nation’s leading healthcare systems! Baystate Health, a nationally recognized leader in healthcare quality, safety, and innovation and home to Baystate Noble Hospital, is seeking an Infection Preventionist (IP)/Employee Health (EH) Nurse to join our collaborative nursing leadership team. Infection Preventionist / Employee Health Nurse (RN) Summary The Infection Preventionist (IP) / Employee Health (EH) Nurse supports and advances a comprehensive Infection Prevention and Employee Health program. This role focuses on surveillance, prevention, education, regulatory compliance, and collaboration to reduce healthcare-associated infections and protect patients and staff. Key Responsibilities Perform infection surveillance using NHSN definitions and epidemiologic principles Identify, investigate, and manage clusters, outbreaks, and exposures Report mandatory HAIs to NHSN and internal stakeholders Analyze and trend data using TheraDoc, laboratory reports, and readmission data Conduct isolation, environmental, and construction rounds and provide real-time feedback Participate in ICRA and WICRA activities with Facilities and Engineering Collaborate with Employee Health on work-related exposure investigations Prepare facility for Joint Commission and regulatory surveys Support outbreak investigations and public health reporting Facilitate and participate in infection prevention committees Provide infection prevention education, in-services, and staff training Support influenza vaccination and N95 respiratory protection programs Employee Health Responsibilities Support annual influenza vaccination campaign compliance Support respiratory protection (N95) surveillance and fit testing Serve as a resource for pandemic or Employee Health Services programs Assess sharps and body fluid exposure risks and support prevention strategies Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (required) Active Massachusetts RN license Minimum 2 years RN experience Minimum 2 years Infection Prevention experience in acute care Certification in Infection Prevention (CIC) required within 2 years of eligibility Demonstrated knowledge and experience in performance improvement processes. Skills NHSN data entry and surveillance experience Strong analytical and reporting skills Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint Strong communication and collaboration skills Additional Information Weekend availability as needed Management reserves the right to modify responsibilities Education: Bachelors Degree (Required) Certifications: Certified Infection Control - OtherOtherOther, Registered Nurse - State of MassachusettsState of Massachusetts Compensation Note: The compensation range(s) in the table below represent the base salaries for all positions at a given grade across the health system. Typically, a new hire can expect a starting salary somewhere in the lower part of the range. Actual salaries may vary by position and will be determined based on the candidate's relevant experience. No employee will be paid below the minimum of the range. Pay ranges are listed as hourly for non-exempt employees and based on assumed full time commitment for exempt employees. Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum $98,051.00 - $112,715.00 - $133,348.00 Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Baystate Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.