Nurse Epidemiologist-Healthcare Epidemiology
Stony Brook Medicine - Stony Brook, NY
Hiring: Nurse Epidemiologist-Healthcare Epidemiology Company: Stony Brook Medicine Location: Stony Brook, NY Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 13:20:07 Employment Type: Full-time Target Skills & Keywords : CV, Regulatory Compliance About the job Required Skills: •Conduct surveillance, investigation, and reporting of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), communicable diseases, multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs), and other infection prevention concerns. •Assess and monitor patient isolation precautions, infection prevention practices, and regulatory compliance through routine chart review, rounding, and consultation with clinical teams. •Collect, analyze, interpret, and report infection prevention data to support quality improvement initiatives, performance monitoring, and regulatory reporting requirements. •Investigate infectious disease exposures and outbreaks, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and implement evidence-based prevention and mitigation strategies. •Provide education, training, and consultation to healthcare personnel, patients, and leadership regarding infection prevention, communicable diseases, isolation practices, and healthcare epidemiology. [ •Develop, implement, and evaluate infection prevention policies, procedures, and best practices consistent with regulatory and accreditation standards. •Participate in regulatory readiness activities, accreditation surveys, construction and environmental risk assessments, emergency preparedness planning, and emerging pathogen response efforts. •Partner cross-functionally with internal departments, Employee Health, public health agencies, and external partners to support infection prevention, surveillance, reporting, and patient safety initiatives. Qualifications: •Baccalaureate degree in Nursing or other health-related field. •Master’s Degree in Nursing or Public Health •Resume/CV should be included with the online application. •This position will remain posted until filled or for a maximum of 90 days. An initial review of all applicants will occur two weeks from the posting date. Candidates are advised on the application that for full consideration, applications must be received before the initial review date (which is within two weeks of the posting date). •Stony Brook Medicine is a smoke free environment. Smoking is strictly prohibited anywhere on campus, including parking lots and outdoor areas on the premises. •All Hospital positions may be subject to changes in pass days and shifts as necessary. •This position may require the wearing of respiratory protection, which may prohibit the wearing of facial hair. •Successfully complete pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook Medicine's Employee Health Services* Compensation: •$89760 - $127975 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!