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City/State: Nyack, New York Department: Administration_4 Work Shift: Day Work Days: MON-FRI Scheduled Hours: 8 AM-4:30 PM Scheduled Daily Hours: 8 HOURS Hours Per Pay Period: 40 Pay Rate/Range: $155,000-$175,000 JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES: Demonstrates the technical/professional knowledge, skills and abilities necessary for the successful operations of the department including, where applicable, age specific competency.  * Maintains the IC program by reviewing patient/ resident diagnosis, laboratory results and autopsy reports. Evaluates infection surveillance data to determine nosocomial infections, analyzes incidents of nosocomial infection. Consults with nursing staff regarding potentially infectious patients/ residents, antibiotic therapy, isolation policies and patient/ resident placement. Investigates problems of epidemiological nature and reports all communicable diseases to County and State health departments. Acts as a resource to the EHS regarding employee exposure to infectious diseases and health related problems. Essential Job Qualifications 1.   Education: Master’s degree in health-related field. 2.   Experience: Five years’ experience in Infection Prevention preferred. 3.   Training/Certification: Certification in Infection Control (CIC) by the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology (CBIC). 4.   Licensure: Current RN license.  NYS RN license upon hire. 5.   Other: Advanced knowledge of communicable disease control, knowledge of all regulations and reporting protocol to all State and Federal agencies. Computer proficiency. Excellent interpersonal and critical thinking skills. Montefiore Nyack Hospital is an equal employment opportunity employer. Montefiore Nyack Hospital will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.