Infection Prevention Specialist - Data-Driven HAI Leader

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc.; Morrell Corners (NJ); In loco; USD 85.000 - 110.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc. is seeking an Infection Preventionist to lead organization-wide infection surveillance, prevention and control efforts in alignment with regulatory and accreditation standards.

The role focuses on reducing HAIs and promoting patient safety across the health system. The candidate will analyze surveillance data, guide performance improvements, conduct outbreak investigations, and educate team members and patients while ensuring ongoing program evaluation and

Competenze

• B.S. degree in a health-related field as listed.
• 2 years of experience in clinical/patient care or related health care position.
• Proficient with data collection, analysis and report writing.

Mansioni

• Surveillance for healthcare-associated infections (HAIs).
• Collection, analysis, interpretation and reporting of surveillance data.
• Implement organizational performance improvement initiatives.
• Outbreak investigation.
• Educate team members and patients.
• Annual evaluation of the Infection Prevention program.

Conoscenze

Analytical

Problem solving

Collaboration

Oral and written communication

Evidence-based guidelines

Conflict resolution

Program management

Data collection and analysis

Data presentation

Computer skills

Formazione

B.S. Degree in Nursing, Microbiology, Public Health, Medical Technology, Health Care Administration or related field

CIC certification or infection control certification within 5 years

Strumenti

Excel

MS Word

NHSN

Google Suite

Microsoft Office

Descrizione del lavoro

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc. is seeking an Infection Preventionist to lead organization-wide infection surveillance, prevention and control efforts in alignment with regulatory and accreditation standards.

The role focuses on reducing HAIs and promoting patient safety across the health system. The candidate will analyze surveillance data, guide performance improvements, conduct outbreak investigations, and educate team members and patients while ensuring ongoing program evaluation and