Infection Prevention Specialst

• Hours Per Week: 40
• Shift Start and End Times: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Responsible for support to the hospital’s infection prevention and control program that covers the following functions: participation in the development and implementation of the hospital infection prevention and control program; patient surveillance, data collection and reporting of infections; monitoring regulatory/accreditation compliance; staff education and training and policy/procedure development and implementation.

Responsibilities

• Performs hospital-wide infection prevention and control surveillance and implements the approved infection prevention and control program as designed by the ID MD/IC team.

• Participates in the development of the annual infection control and prevention risk assessment and goal achievements.

• Administrates and collects infectious disease data and reports to appropriate hospital departments and committees and regulatory agencies.

• Participates in the systematic evaluation of activities and outcomes.

• Participates in the development and implementation of program changes whenever significant risks occur.

• Investigates significant infectious disease cluster events and participates in the plan and implementation to prevent future occurrences.

• Develops educational materials and conducts education in infection prevention and control practices during orientation of new staff and as needed with existing staff.

• Develops, reviews and revises infectious disease policies and procedures.

• Participates in infection prevention/control performance improvement initiatives.

• Participates in infection prevention/control collaborative meetings to improve best practice compliance.

• Monitors regulatory and accreditation expectations and develops action plans for implementation as needed.

• Performs ICRA and monitors compliance as needed at construction sites in clinical areas.
• Leads root cause analysis for HAIs.

• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently in a time-oriented environment

• Possesses effective communication skills.

• Working knowledge of regulatory requirements related to infection prevention and control practices.

• Knowledge of clinical epidemiology.

• Ability to use computer software for managing work files, data collection and data entry.

• Physical requirements: Standing, walking, sitting, bending and reaching. Most work performed on the patient care units.

• Current Connecticut RN license and minimum 5 years of current clinical experience.

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

• CIC preferred

About Us

The UConn Health Community Network is a not-for-profit organization created to extend UConn Health’s mission by partnering with community hospitals and connecting them to its clinical expertise, academic strength, and operational resources.

Today, the network is a thriving community‑based system of care serving more than 280,000 residents across the region. It employs over 2,000 professionals and supports a medical staff of roughly 700 clinicians.

At its core is Waterbury Hospital, a 347‑bed community teaching hospital affiliated with the University of Connecticut School of Medicine. Alongside Connecticut Children’s, the UConn Health Community Network Medical Group, Access Rehab Centers, and its role as a leading partner in the Harold Leever Cancer Center, the network has been shaping the region’s healthcare landscape for more than 130 years.

And Waterbury Hospital is only the beginning — the network is designed for continued growth, deeper partnerships, and broader regional impact.