Associate Director-Infection Prevention-MSW/MSM

Job description

Description
The Associate Director, Infection Prevention, reports to the Hospital Epidemiologist and Medical Director, Infection Prevention, and is responsible for the oversight of Infection Prevention in associated inpatient areas as well as data management for infection prevention related matters. This individual will assist the Hospital Epidemiologist in the daily management and operations of the Infection Prevention Department. This includes simultaneous coverage of some hospital areas, interaction, consultation, collaboration and education of local personnel as well as participate in the infection prevention call rotation. The Associate Director will also communicate with local and state health departments and other regulatory entities as appropriate. The responsibilities encompass compliance with The Joint Commission (TJC) standards, CMS, OSHA, and city and state regulations. The Associate Director will lead outbreak investigations, surveillance activities, and overall management of the Infection Prevention program as directed.
Responsibilities
• Oversees and coordinates infection prevention activities at both MSM and MSW and associated ambulatory sites.
• Contributes to updating departmental goals, policies and procedures. Conducts ongoing review of hospital policies, procedures and guidelines to identify discrepancies and implements revisions as necessary.
• Provides information to hospital committees and department managers to formulate changes in policies, procedures and/or processes to mitigate the risk of infection in the healthcare setting.
• Interacts with healthcare personnel, department managers, supervisors, and employee health and other professional/non-professional staff members as a resource for infection prevention concerns and to identify opportunities to improve patient experience, safety and quality.
• Conducts and analyzes data and maintains and prepares reports for the Infection Prevention Committee, Performance Improvement Committees, Medical Board, and other stakeholders as needed.
• Supervises and makes recommendations regarding construction, renovation, environment of care, and assures compliance with national and/or professional standards.
• Involvement in planning and execution of policies and training as related to emerging pathogens.
• Manages and conducts surveillance of healthcare-associated infections and epidemiologically significant organisms, including review of laboratory reports and identification of conditions that require transmission-based precautions.
• Supervises and assist in outbreak investigation and reporting as well as partners with both environmental health and safety and employee health (or student health) as needed.
• Work with Infection Preventionists to assist with data entry and analysis.
• Accountable for maintaining and advancing knowledge and professional practice including the mentorship and sponsorship of Infection Preventionists, Associate Hospital Epidemiologists, and Infectious Diseases Fellows.
• Other related duties, as assigned, including but not limited to, taking on Infection Prevention assignments as needed.

In collaboration with the Hospital Epidemiologist and Medical Director of Infection Prevention, perform all administrative functions of the infection prevention department to include payroll, budgeting, strategic planning and oversight.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree Required. Master’s Degree in a healthcare-related field preferred (e.g., Physician Assistant Studies, Public Health, Public Administration, Nursing, Education)
Minimum five years’ experience in healthcare with progressive job-related experience specific to area of responsibility
New York State License in Nursing or related field with current registration, if applicable
Active certification endorsed by the Certification Board of Infection Control (CIC) at time of
hire or within 2 years of hire.
Employer Description
Strength through Unity and Inclusion
The Mount Sinai Health System is committed to fostering an environment where everyone can contribute to excellence. We share a common dedication to delivering outstanding patient care. When you join us, you become part of Mount Sinai’s unparalleled legacy of achievement, education, and innovation as we work together to transform healthcare. We encourage all team members to actively participate in creating a culture that ensures fair access to opportunities, promotes inclusive practices, and supports the success of every individual.
At Mount Sinai, our leaders are committed to fostering a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We strive to create an environment where collaboration, fairness, and continuous learning drive positive change, improving the well-being of our staff, patients, and organization. Our leaders are expected to challenge outdated practices, promote a culture of respect, and work toward meaningful improvements that enhance patient care and workplace experiences. We are dedicated to building a supportive and welcoming environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and advance professionally. Explore this opportunity and be part of the next chapter in our history.
About the Mount Sinai Health System:
Mount Sinai Health System is one of the largest academic medical systems in the New York metro area, with more than 48,000 employees working across eight hospitals, more than 400 outpatient practices, more than 300 labs, a school of nursing, and a leading school of medicine and graduate education. Mount Sinai advances health for all people, everywhere, by taking on the most complex health care challenges of our time — discovering and applying new scientific learning and knowledge; developing safer, more effective treatments; educating the next generation of medical leaders and innovators; and supporting local communities by delivering high-quality care to all who need it. Through the integration of its hospitals, labs, and schools, Mount Sinai offers comprehensive health care solutions from birth through geriatrics, leveraging innovative approaches such as artificial intelligence and informatics while keeping patients’ medical and emotional needs at the center of all treatment. The Health System includes more than 9,000 primary and specialty care physicians; 13 joint-venture outpatient surgery centers throughout the five boroughs of New York City, Westchester, Long Island, and Florida; and more than 30 affiliated community health centers. We are consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals, receiving high "Honor Roll" status, and are highly ranked: No. 1 in Geriatrics, top 5 in Cardiology/Heart Surgery, and top 20 in Diabetes/Endocrinology, Gastroenterology/GI Surgery, Neurology/Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Pulmonology/Lung Surgery, Rehabilitation, and Urology. New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai is ranked No. 12 in Ophthalmology. U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Children’s Hospitals” ranks Mount Sinai Kravis Children's Hospital among the country’s best in several pediatric specialties. The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is ranked No. 11 nationwide in National Institutes of Health funding and in the 99th percentile in research dollars per investigator according to the Association of American Medical Colleges. Newsweek’s “The World’s Best Smart Hospitals” ranks The Mount Sinai Hospital as No. 1 in New York and in the top five globally, and Mount Sinai Morningside in the top 20 globally.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer, complying with all applicable federal civil rights laws. We do not discriminate, exclude, or treat individuals differently based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, students, trainees, patients, visitors, and the communities we serve feel respected and supported. Our goal is to create a healthcare and learning institution that actively works to remove barriers, address challenges, and promote fairness in all aspects of our organization.
Compensation
The Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides salary ranges that comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $115494 - $173241 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and operational need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.