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We are a leading healthcare consulting organization dedicated to providing high-quality patient care and ensuring the safety of staff and patients. As part of our commitment to excellence, we are seeking an Interim Infection Prevention Specialist to join our team for a six-month period to support and enhance infection prevention and control (IPC) programs at New York-Based acute care facilities.

Scope of Work: As the Interim Infection Prevention Specialist, you will be responsible for:

• Conducting a comprehensive evaluation of our infection prevention and control (IPC) program, with a focus on healthcare-associated infections (HAIs).
• Providing ongoing IPC risk assessments, reporting findings, and making recommendations for implementation.
• Reviewing written policies and procedures to ensure compliance with the latest regulations, guidelines, standards, and best practices.
• Preparing staff and facilities for The Joint Commission accreditation survey to ensure readiness and compliance.
• Providing IPC mentorship to IPs and/or IPC staff members regarding their roles and responsibilities in the IPC program.
• Conducting training for staff related to HAIs, IPC fundamentals, and targeted training on identified deficiencies.
• Managing employee health matters, including blood-borne pathogen exposure, return-to-work guidance, and related areas.
• Performing IPC rounding, Environment of Care (EOC) assessments, and providing on-the-spot staff IPC training and education.
• Reviewing and delivering daily, weekly, and on-demand data reports to ensure accurate surveillance and reporting (e.g., National Healthcare Safety Network, state/local data requirements, contact tracing).
• Assisting with quality improvement projects.
• Undertaking other duties as requested by the client.

How to Apply: If you are passionate about infection prevention and control and possess the qualifications and experience outlined above, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you are interested in this interim role.

Note: This is an onsite position based in New York, NY. Remote work is not available for this role.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing, public health, microbiology, or related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• Certification in Infection Control (CIC) required.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in infection prevention and control within a healthcare setting.
• Strong knowledge of infection prevention principles, guidelines, and best practices.
• Experience with The Joint Commission accreditation standards preferred.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting.

About APIC Consulting Services

APIC Consulting Services, Inc. is a full-service consulting firm specializing in infection prevention and control solutions. Founded in 2008 as a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC), APIC Consulting utilizes the expertise of nationally recognized leaders in the field of infection prevention to offer clients customized projects focused on developing and implementing cost effective healthcare-associated infection (HAI) reduction strategies. APIC Consulting works with facilities in various healthcare settings, state health departments, state hospital associations, regulatory bodies, and corporate entities to reduce risk and improve patient safety.

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