Infection Prevention Specialist — Data, Education & Collaboration

Hackensack Meridian Health; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Dental

Vision

Paid leave

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking an Infection Preventionist to oversee infection control practices and education across the network. The role requires nursing or related training, with certification in infection prevention being a plus, and strong collaboration with multiple departments to ensure patient safety and quality.

The position emphasizes staying current with best practices and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Primary nursing/related field training.
• Qualified by education, training, experience or certification.
• Specialized training in infection prevention and control.

Responsibilities

• Surveillance of population for infection.
• Develop and implement educational programs.
• Maintain professional relationships across departments.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge for infection control.

Skills

Infection control

Public health

Team collaboration

Education & training

Education

RN license

Bachelor's in Nursing

CBIC/NADONA certification or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking an Infection Preventionist to oversee infection control practices and education across the network. The role requires nursing or related training, with certification in infection prevention being a plus, and strong collaboration with multiple departments to ensure patient safety and quality.

The position emphasizes staying current with best practices and regulatory standards.