Nurse Epidemiologist - RN - Days - Weill Cornell New

Top-Notch Infection Prevention and Control

Bring your talents to New York-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center, where infection prevention and control helps drive our continued success. Here, we have an unwavering commitment to providing a safe and healthy environment for everyone at our hospital - patients, employees, and visitors alike. Find out how you can help Make It Possible.

Nurse Epidemiologist - RN - Days – Weill Cornell

Step into this crucial role, responsible for assisting with the coordination and implementation of our Infection Prevention and Control Program. Monitor cases of communicable diseases, health care-associated infections and epidemiologically significant organisms. Collect, analyze and report on surveillance data, ensuring the program complies with all applicable regulations. Identify and investigate potential outbreaks, and implement appropriate prevention and control measures. Provide consultation services to various departments throughout our hospital, by partnering closely with staff nurses, nursing leaders and physicians on their infection prevention and control. Regularly evaluate the program, and actively participate in performance improvement initiatives.

At New York-Presbyterian, nursing is a life-changing career journey focused on amazing patient outcomes every step of the way. Each of our nurses dares to be truly excellent – thriving in a compassionate culture of care and caring. Together, we improve the health of patients and their families, making our communities – and the world – stronger.

This is typically a Monday - Friday, 9AM-5PM position that requires flexibility in your schedule. This position will be located at Weill Cornell Medical Center.

Preferred Criteria

• Master's degree in nursing or related field. If master’s in nursing, BSN can be preferred.
• Certified by the Certification Board for Infection Control & Epidemiology
• 3 years’ experience in Bedside Nursing (Critical Care preferred)
• 2 years of acute care experience
• Infection Control experience
  
  

Required Criteria

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• NYS RN license
• Ability to take certification examination after 2 years or less of employment
• 3-5 years of clinical experience
  
  

Join a healthcare system where employee engagement is at an all-time high. Here we foster a culture of respect, belonging, and inclusion. Enjoy comprehensive and competitive benefits that support you and your family in every aspect of life. Start your life-changing journey today.

Please note that all roles require on-site presence (variable by role). Therefore, all employees should live within a commutable distance to NYP.

NYP will not reimburse for travel expenses.

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NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is an equal opportunity employer.

Salary Range

$141,800-$169,000/Annual

It all begins with you. Our amazing compensation packages start with competitive base pay and include recognition for your experience, education, and licensure. Then we add our amazing benefits, countless opportunities for personal and professional growth and a dynamic environment that embraces every person. Join our team and discover where amazing works.