Infection Prevention Leader (RN/LPN) | Safety & Compliance

Paramount Care Centers; Tinton Falls (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K

Holiday Pay

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Paramount Care Centers is seeking an RN or LPN Infection Preventionist to lead the infection prevention program, translating nursing philosophy into practice and driving surveillance, training and policy updates to prevent infectious disease spread.

The role involves coordinating rounds, ensuring compliance with state/federal guidelines, and promoting resident and staff safety. NJ RN licensure and LTC experience are preferred; on-site position with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• The Infection Control Coordinator must be a graduate of an accredited School of Nursing with current registered nurse licensure by the NJ State Board of Nursing.
• Minimum of three years full-time clinical experience; two years in long-term care with supervisory capacity preferred.
• Annual attendance of an Infection Control Seminar and familiarity with the Windsor Gardens Care Center Infection Control Manual.

Responsibilities

• Establish guidelines for prevention and spread of contagious, infectious or communicable disease.
• Assist with monitoring for a sanitary environment for personnel, residents, and visitors.
• Ensure infection control policies and procedures are implemented and followed.
• Coordinate regular in-services on infection control practices at least quarterly.
• Detect and rework nosocomial infections on a systematic, current basis.
• Conduct surveillance of all departments pertinent to infection control practices.
• Perform epistemological investigation of significant clusters of infection.
• Recommend changes to policies for the Infection Control Manual.
• Conduct rounds to ensure compliance with guidelines; report to DON and Administrator.
• Arrange physicals for new employees and schedule follow-ups per regulations.
• Maintain involvement in facility Quality Improvement Policy.
• Ensure safety and adherence to fire, health, sanitation codes and MSDS.
• Ensure residents and families receive high-quality service in a caring atmosphere.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Skills

Nursing theory

Infection control

Dietary sanitation

Equipment handling

Nursing practices

Epidemiology basics

Interpersonal skills

TB testing

Education

RN licensure in NJ

Job description

Paramount Care Centers is seeking an RN or LPN Infection Preventionist to lead the infection prevention program, translating nursing philosophy into practice and driving surveillance, training and policy updates to prevent infectious disease spread.

The role involves coordinating rounds, ensuring compliance with state/federal guidelines, and promoting resident and staff safety. NJ RN licensure and LTC experience are preferred; on-site position with competitive benefits.