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Infection Control Nurse
Description of Duties
This is a professional nursing position, located at Monroe Community Hospital, responsible for the development and implementation of procedures for infection control. Duties involve monitoring hospital procedures to isolate and control incidences of infection, and correcting and instructing medical and services staff in the prevention and avoidance of sources of infection. The employee reports directly to, and works under the general supervision of the Nursing Administrator or other higher-level staff member with wide latitude allowed for independent judgment and decision making.
Minimum Qualifications
Candidates must meet the following minimum requirements on or before the date of the written exam:
Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Bachelor's or Associate’s degree in Nursing plus four (4) years paid full time or its part time equivalent* experience in professional nursing or epidemiology, six (6) months of which must have been in infection control.
Anticipated Eligibility – Age and Educational Requirements:
According to Civil Service Law, section 54 which became effective September 4, 2024, applicants who are within 12 months of meeting the minimum age or attaining the minimum educational requirements following the date of examination, may take the civil service exam, but will be restricted from certification until such a time that the minimum age or educational requirements are met. Candidates will be required to provide proof of qualifying education and/or age within 12 months of exam date in order to be eligible for appointment from a certified list.
Special Requirements:
Possession of a valid New York State Registered Nurse (RN) License.
If you are appointed, you will be required to have a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State or otherwise demonstrate your capacity to meet the transportation needs of the job.
Candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test for employment with Monroe County Government
