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What is the difference between Infection Prevention Control Officer vs Infection Control Nurse?

AspectInfection Prevention Control OfficerInfection Control Nurse
CredentialsCertification in infection prevention, relevant healthcare qualificationsRegistered nurse license, infection control certification
Work EnvironmentHealthcare facilities, public health agenciesHospitals, clinics, healthcare settings
Employer & IndustryHealthcare organizations, government health departmentsHospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities
Primary FocusDeveloping policies, overseeing infection prevention programsImplementing infection control practices, staff training

Both roles focus on infection prevention but differ in scope. Infection Prevention Control Officers often develop policies and oversee programs, while Infection Control Nurses focus on direct implementation and staff education within healthcare settings.

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Director Infection Prevention & Control

Buffalo, NY • On-site

Catholic Health System
Health Care and Social Assistance • 10K+ employees
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$106K - $159K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 26 days ago

Catholic Health rating

7.9

Company rating: 7.9 out of 10

Based on 181 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Facility: Administrative Regional Training Cntr
Shift: Shift 1
Status: Full Time FTE: 1.000000
Bargaining Unit: ACE Associates
Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: Yes
Work Schedule: Days
Hours:
8-4pm
Summary:
Responsible for the management, planning, organizing, coordinating, implementing and monitoring of the Infection Prevention and Control Program for Catholic Health (CH) with matrix oversight responsibility for all ministries. Responsibilities will include budgeting and determining staffing priorities. Responsible for assuring that CH meets Infection Prevention and Control Standards applied by external agencies such as the CDC, CMS, DOH, The Joint Commission, OSHA and others. Assures that the Infection Prevention and Control Program provides a safe environment for patients, visitors and staff through prevention and risk reduction interventions. This position involves professional responsibilities in the areas of case finding, surveillance, analysis and interpretation, reporting, inspection, education, consultation and recommendations to prevent and control infections.
Responsibilities:
EDUCATION
  • Masters Degree, MSN, MPH, PT, OT, RT, RD, Clinical Science
  • Current Professional Licensed by the State of New York as applicable by degree
  • CurrentCertification in Infection Control or eligible for certification
EXPERIENCE
  • Three (3) years of Infection Control experience in an acute care setting
  • Five (5) years clinical experience
  • Three (3) years Management experience
  • Emergency Preparedness experience preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY:
  • Strong interpersonal skills to work with other members of Management, Administration, Medical Staff and front line staff
  • Demonstrate the ability to lead, challenge, motivate and facilitate others to achieve results
  • Understanding of statistics, population health and regulatory agencies
  • Ability to lead cross organizational teams to improve identified outcomes
  • Experience in planning and presentation of group programs
  • Requires excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Proficient in basic computer skills
  • Strong managerial skills to successfully manage Infection Control team
  • Valid NYS Drivers License
WORKING CONDITIONS:
  • Flexible schedule and able to travel to multiple CH sites
  • Will carry a cell phone to be available for emergent issues
ENVIRONMENT
  • Normal heat, light space, and safe working environment; typical of most office jobs.
  • Occasional exposure to one or more mildly unpleasant physical conditions.
  • Intermittent exposure to a few unpleasant physical conditions.
  • Frequent exposure to many disagreeable physical conditions.
  • Continuous exposure to extremely disagreeable physical conditions.

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Formed in 1998 under four religious sponsors, Catholic Health in Buffalo, NY is a non-profit healthcare system that provides care to Western New Yorkers across a network of hospitals, nursing homes, home care agencies, physician practices, and other community based ministries. Today, the system has two religious sponsors, the Diocese of Buffalo and the Franciscan Sisters of St. Joseph, who carried on its Mission across the Buffalo-Niagara region. Our mission sets us apart. It's the human side of healthcare – the touch, smile or comforting word that can help make your healthcare experience better. It's treating all people with respect and dignity, and providing comfort in times of greatest need. Catholic Health is making the largest investment in its history, dedicating more than $100 million in state-of-the- art technology that will connect our hospitals, home care, long-term care, clinician offices, health centers and ancillary services with patients throughout the area. This transformational investment marks a major milestone for our healing ministry, which dates back more than 165 years.

Industry

Health care and social assistance

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Buffalo, NY, US

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