Infection Control/Prevention Nurse

MB Healthcare; Cedar Grove (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Bonuses

Great benefits

Career advancement

Job summary

MB Healthcare is seeking an Infection Control/Prevention Nurse for Eagle Rock Post Acute Care at Cedar Grove. This full-time position focuses on infection prevention, staff education, and collaboration with Nursing leadership to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.

The role requires RN/LPN or MPH with relevant biology background. Training will be provided where needed, with opportunities for career advancement and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• RN/LPN/MPH with biology background or equivalent.
• Infection control education or training preferred.
• Experience in healthcare infection prevention is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead infection control prevention initiatives across the facility.
• Maintain ABT line listing and DOH Covid line listing.
• Oversee employee health management and immunization tracking for residents and staff.

Skills

Infection control knowledge

Education

LPN

RN

MPH

Biology BS

Job description

Infection Control/Prevention Nurse

Department: Nursing

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Eagle Rock Post Acute Care at Cedar Grove

Description

Nursing Home Facility Seeking Dedicated Nurse for Infection Control and Prevention

(Registered Nurse, RN or Licensed Professional Nurse, LPN)

We offer:

• Competitive pay


• Bonuses


• great benefits


• Great environment and career advancement opportunity

We will train the right person!

Responsibilities include (not limited to)

• Infection Control Prevention


• ABT line listing


• Employee Health Management


• DOH Covid line listing


• Employee in-service and tracking


• Immunization tracking for residents and staff

Job Description:

• Executes on solutions to problems; assists with implementing and maintaining infection control measures; follow-up to prevent further problems.


• Provide education to all levels of employees/medical staff in infection control measures.


• Communicates with Infection Control Director, DON, Regional Director of Clinical Services, & Infection Control Director when appropriate seeking approval & advice in situations where warranted or in situations outside personal authority & expertise.


• Coordinates approach to specific situation and individuals to maximize attentiveness and participation with in-services.


• Meets with the Director of Nursing and discusses plans and priorities for infection control activities on a weekly basis or as necessary.


• Assists the Director of Nursing in presentation of reports


• Assess the delivery of Patient care throughout the facility and determines compliance with infection control policies and procedures as in the infection control plan.


• Serves as consultant to nursing and other departments (such as admitting, dietary, housekeeping, maintenance and rehabilitation departments) on the care of patients at risk or susceptible to infection


• Ensures nursing staff are familiar with state, federal & local laws & regulations.


• Ongoing observation for regulatory compliance including mandatory reporting regulations and facility audits.


• Manages the policies & procedures & in accordance with regulations.


• Participates in facility surveys (inspections).


• Reports communicable as well as unusual diseases of epidemiological significance to appropriate local or state departments of health.


• Assists the Director with review of the environmental aspects of


• Infection Control in accordance with New Jersey State Department of Health Standards.


• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.


• Adheres to Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

LPN or RN or MPH, Biology BS

Benefits

• Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance


• PTO