Infection Preventionist, Mass General Brigham Medical Group

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The Mass General Brigham Medical Group is a system-led operating entity formed by Mass General Brigham to deliver high quality, low cost, innovative community-based ambulatory care. This work stems from Mass General Brigham's unified system strategy to bring health care closer to patients while lowering total health care costs. The Medical Group provides a wide range of offerings, including primary care, specialty care, behavioral and mental health, and urgent care, both digitally as well as at physical locations in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Maine. The group also offers outpatient surgery and endoscopy, imaging, cardiac testing, and infusion. We share the commitment to delivering a coordinated and comprehensive experience across all locations, ensuring the appropriate level of care is available to every patient across our care delivery sites.

We are seeking a highly skilled Infection Preventionist for MGB Medical Group. The Infection Preventionist is responsible for the day-to-day implementation of the Infection Prevention functions of MGB MG IC, one of the site teams of MGB Infection Control. The Infection Preventionist, reporting to the SR Manager of Infection Control at MGB MG, must have knowledge and experience in infection prevention and control principles and practice, the ability to make evidence-based decisions, excellent problem-solving skills, and excellent written and oral communication skills.

In this role, the Infection Preventionist implements system-wide infection prevention and control goals, policies, and standards at the site level while ensuring alignment with clinical, administrative, and regulatory requirements. The position leads NHSN and non-NHSN surveillance, outbreak detection, remediation, and reporting activities, and conducts regular Environment of Care rounds with timely communication of findings to local and system leaders. The role supports continuous improvement efforts, evaluates site-specific infection risks, and develops strategies to reduce transmission. This individual serves as a liaison to regulatory and public health agencies, oversees infection prevention education, and collaborates closely with Occupational Health and key stakeholders such as Environmental Health and Safety, Compliance, Facilities, and Real Estate. Additional responsibilities include acting as NHSN site administrator when designated, participating in IPCC working groups, and completing other duties as assigned.

The Infection Preventionist will work in a hybrid capacity with meetings onsite at the Mass General Brigham headquarters (Assembly Row in Somerville MA). In addition, frequent travel to various Mass General Brigham Medical Group locations across the region. MGB is in an active change management environment and the Infection Preventionist will need to demonstrate flexibility and open mindedness as the contours of this position will actively evolve over time.

Job Summary

Summary

Responsible for the coordination and planning of Infection Control activities. Provides guidance and consultation in the development, planning, and coordination of infection control. Conducts relevant investigations and develop reports pertinent to clinical risk management issues.

Does this position require Patient Care?

Yes

Essential Functions

• Report communicable diseases to local and state health departments and complete public health department forms as needed
• Utilize performance improvement methodology as a means of enacting change.
• Develops an annual surveillance plan based on the population(s) served, services provided, and analysis of surveillance data.
• Maintains records of actual potentially infectious patients and reports pertinent information to county, state, and federal agencies as required by law.
• Provides formal and informal education programs to hospital personnel as necessary or when directed.

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's Degree Health Sciences required

Master's Degree in Infection Control, Public Health, Epidemiology, or Statistics preferred; Masters in Healthcare Management or relevant field

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?

No

Licenses and Credentials

Registered Nurse [RN - State License] - Generic - HR Only preferred

Certification in Infection Prevention and Control [CIC] - Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology preferred

Experience

Clinical healthcare experience 1-2 years required

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Additional Qualifications

Knowledge and experience in

Special Requirements

Remote Type

Hybrid

Work Location

399 Revolution Drive

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$89,398.40 - $130,000.00 / Annual

Grade

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.

EEO Statement :

Mass General Brigham Medical Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and / or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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