Infection Prevention Nurse: Patient Safety Champion

Allendalehc; Allendale (NJ); Presencial; USD 79.000 - 115.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Tuition reimbursement

Employee referral bonus

Health, vision, and dental benefits

401(k) with match

Employee engagement and culture commit

Company-sponsored life insurance

EAP resources

Descripción de la vacante

Allendale Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in New Jersey is seeking an Infection Prevention Nurse to lead infection prevention efforts and foster a culture of safety for residents and staff. The role focuses on identifying trends, collaborating with clinical teams, and ensuring adherence to infection control policies.

This is a full-time position with strong emphasis on education, training, and continuous quality improvement, guided by our values of Passion, Respect, and Excellence.

Formación

• Current nursing license in good standing.
• Valid BLS Certification (CPR) required.
• Associate degree in Nursing, Public Health, Epidemiology, Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, or related field required.
• Completion of specialized training in infection prevention and control is required.
• Certification in Infection Control and Epidemiology (CIC) preferred.
• Strong clinical knowledge and analytical skills with the ability to identify trends and implement corrective actions.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to educate and influence staff at all levels.

Responsabilidades

• Identify, investigate, monitor, and report trends in healthcare-associated infections to support timely intervention and prevention strategies.
• Collaborate with facility leadership, clinical teams, and staff to implement and sustain effective infection prevention and control practices.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with all infection prevention and control policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate infection control initiatives to reduce risk and improve resident and staff safety.
• Provide staff with education and training on infection prevention practices to ensure awareness and adherence to established protocols.
• Participate in the facility’s Quality Assessment and Assurance (QAA) committee to support continuous improvement efforts.
• Conduct surveillance activities, audits, and assessments to monitor infection control effectiveness and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Serve as a resource and subject-matter expert on infection prevention guidance across the organization.

Conocimientos

Active nursing license

BLS CPR certified

Infection prevention knowledge

Strong communication

Educación

Associate degree in Nursing

Public Health / Epidemiology related field

Specialized infection prevention training

Descripción del empleo

Allendale Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in New Jersey is seeking an Infection Prevention Nurse to lead infection prevention efforts and foster a culture of safety for residents and staff. The role focuses on identifying trends, collaborating with clinical teams, and ensuring adherence to infection control policies.

This is a full-time position with strong emphasis on education, training, and continuous quality improvement, guided by our values of Passion, Respect, and Excellence.