Infection Control Practitioner, Registered Nurse

For over 125 years, Calvary Hospital and Calvary @Home located in the Bronx, New York has been dedicated to the palliative care of advanced cancer and other terminally ill patients and their families. Through a caring, compassionate philosophy of non-abandonment, the hospital provides a full spectrum of palliative services, including emotional, spiritual, and physical care. The hospital receives patients from referring institutions throughout New York City and the entire tristate area. When you come to Calvary Hospital, you're not just getting a job, you're joining a family.

Benefits/Perks:

• Includes accrued vacation days, sick days, holidays, and free days.
• Pension (vested after 5 years of full-time or part-time service)
• Participation in 403 (b)
• Voluntary Benefits: Short Term Disability, Life Insurance, Cancer Insurance, Flex Spending, Transit Check.
• Free On-Site Parking

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Current New York State Registered Nurse License.
• Current certification in Infection Control and Epidemiology (CIC) preferred or in progress.
• Current certification as a New York State Infection Control Training Practitioner preferred or in progress.

Education:

• Bachelor of Nursing

Responsibilities:

The Infection Control Practitioner is responsible in utilizing Calvary's patient care standards, geriatric standards of care, and within the New York State Nurse Practice Act plans, coordinates and is responsible for the daily operation and delivery of for the prevention and control of infections Clinical performance of the NP is monitored and reviewed by the Director of Infection Control and the Chief Medical Officer.

Job Type:

• Full-Time.

Salary:

• $110,000 - $135,766 annually

COVID-19 vaccination is strongly encouraged for all new hires prior to beginning employment at Calvary Hospital.

Qualification

Bachelor's Degree