The Lemuel Shattuck Hospital (LSH) is seeking a dedicated and highly motivated Infection Surveillance Nurse, RN IV under the supervision of the Infection Preventionist who would participate in the enforcement of the hospital wide Infection Prevention and Control Program including surveillance, reporting of communicable diseases, real time staff education of hospital personnel in Infection Control.

The selected candidate will become an active member of regular Environmental Rounds, construction planning and incident response. Participate in the assurance of high-quality care delivery and compliance with CMS/TJC/DPH-HCQ/CDC/etc. promulgated regulations.

Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all inclusive):

• Support the hospital wide infection control program 24/7.
• Provide staff orientation and in-service through promulgation of material arranging, planning, and conducting meetings or training sessions (planned or ad-hoc).
• Provide technical assistance to staff or others in the planning and implementation of department Infection Control Programs.
• Maintain current regulations, standards, and practices of Infection Control (journals/professional meetings and communicating with peers).
• Compile and report statistical summaries regarding the status of the Hospital wide Infection Control operations including participation in the Hospital’s QAPI Program, in support of the Infection Preventionist.
• Create and write reports relative to Infection Control and provides data as delineated in the IC Plan to appropriate committees (Medical Staff and PI Committees).
• Participate with the Environment of Care Committee and other committees as assigned.
• Actively work with the National Patient Safety Goals applicable to the role.
• Participate in the creation/Edits/Evaluates policies and procedures for effective program operation.
• Participate in the investigation trends/clustering and outbreaks of health associated infections. Recommends plan of action and follow-up.
• Participates in contract evaluation and product evaluation associated with Infection Prevention and Control.
• Participate in root cause analysis process related to any ICP issues or events.
• Accesses the EMR to complete chart reviews of patient suspected or known infections, either hospital acquired, or community acquired in a timely manner.
• Evaluate clinical data to ensure the appropriate interventions, when identified as needed, are taken in a timely manner and that follow up is complete and timely.
• Ensure coverage for ICP Functions. Vacation and Sick Time coverage.
• Principle reporter for communicable diseases to external regulatory bodies.
• Performs quality control of internal microbiology reports to the ICP.

Required Qualifications:

• Knowledge of the methods and procedures used in infection control
• Know the types and uses of sterilization equipment used medical facilities
• Can give written and oral instructions in a precise, understandable manner
• Ability to participate in a multi-disciplinary health care team
• Prepare general reports
• Establish and maintain harmonious working relationships
• Maintain a calm manner in stressful and/or emergency situations
• Willing to work with emotionally, mentally, and or physically handicapped persons.
• Knowledge of the types and application of emergency medical procedures such as cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and tourniquets
• Ability to gather information through observing and questioning individuals, and by examining records and documents
• Ability to explain laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, specifications, standards, and guidelines governing agency operations and assigned unit activities
• Establish rapport and deal tactfully with persons from varied ethnic, cultural and/or economic backgrounds

Preferred Qualifications:

• A thorough working knowledge of the principles and practices of Acute Care Infection Prevention and Control
• Master’s in Nursing or equivalent Master’s Certification in Infection Control (CIC)
• Knowledge and ability to initiate and direct a program responsible for the Infection Prevention and Control programs in accordance with The Joint Commission standards for accreditation

About the Lemuel Shattuck Hospital:
Lemuel Shattuck Hospital is a fully Joint Commission accredited teaching facility that provides acute, subacute, and ambulatory care to patients referred by public agencies and private sector providers. Shattuck Hospital’s services help economically and socially disadvantaged patients to get high quality, cost-effective care from a staff that respects their dignity.

Located in the heart of Boston’s Jamaica Plain neighborhood, the Shattuck Hospital includes 248 inpatient beds including 95 Psychiatric beds and 29 Correctional Health beds. In addition, the Shattuck has a full outpatient clinic with many specialties that offers treatment to patients of the Department of Mental Health as well as Department of Correction and House of Correction inmates and community patients. The Shattuck hospital is on the forefront of substance use disorder treatment including a Suboxone clinic serving 200 patients. In addition to direct medical services LSH hosts and supports an array of services located on the campus, serving patients struggling with addictions and homelessness.

Learn more about Shattuck Hospital: https://www.mass.gov/locations/lemuel-shattuck-hospital

2024 Relocation information: https://www.mass.gov/service-details/dph-renovation-for-shattuck-hospital-replacement-building

Pre-Hire Process:

A criminal background check will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by the regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services prior to the candidate being hired. For more information, please visit http://www.mass.gov/hhs/cori

Education, licensure and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division’s Hiring Guidelines.

Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Records Law and may be published on the Commonwealth’s website, http://www.mass.gov

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For questions regarding this requisition, please contact Executive Office of Health and Human Services, Human Resources at 1-800- 510-4122 Ext. #2

• Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed.

• Recent graduates from an approved school of nursing must have applied for the first available registered nurse examination. Based on assignment, possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Operator's license may be required.

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