Infection Preventionist

Hampton Management; Deptford Township (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Deptford Center is seeking an Infection Preventionist to ensure the cleanliness and safety of our facilities and to educate staff on infection control practices. You will work with the healthcare team to develop and implement infection prevention and control programs, conduct surveillance, and address infection risks.

The role involves training staff on proper procedures, monitoring infection rates, and maintaining records to meet regulatory requirements, contributing to patient safety and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Public Health, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Infection Prevention, infectious diseases, or related field.
• Strong knowledge of infection prevention principles, guidelines, and regulations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with ability to educate and train staff.

Responsibilities

• Conduct surveillance and monitoring of infections, identifying trends to develop targeted interventions.
• Develop and implement infection prevention and control programs, protocols, and procedures.
• Perform hazard assessments and mitigate infection risks with strategies.
• Educate and train staff on infection control practices, including hand hygiene, sterilization, and disinfection.
• Collaborate with healthcare team to develop infection control policies and procedures.
• Monitor and track infection rates, evaluating effectiveness of measures.
• Maintain infection control records and reports to ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Independent worker

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Bachelor's degree in Public Health

Equivalent experience

Job description

Infection Preventionist

Job Title: Infection Preventionist

Job Location: Deptford, NJ

Company Name: Deptford Center

Company Slogan: "Heart. Health. Home."

Organization Name: Centers Health Care

At Deptford Center, we are committed to providing high-quality care and services to our patients, and we're seeking a dedicated and skilled Infection Preventionist to join our team!

Summary

As an Infection Preventionist, you will play a vital role in ensuring the cleanliness and safety of our facilities, as well as educating our staff on infection control practices. You will work closely with our healthcare team to develop and implement infection prevention and control programs, conducting surveillance and monitoring, identifying and addressing infection risks, and training staff on proper procedures.

Responsibilities

• Conduct surveillance and monitoring of infections, identifying trends and patterns to develop targeted interventions
• Develop and implement infection prevention and control programs, protocols, and procedures
• Conduct hazard assessments and identify potential infection risks, developing and implementing mitigation strategies
• Educate and train staff on infection control practices, including proper hand hygiene, sterilization, and disinfection techniques
• Collaborate with healthcare team to develop and implement infection control policies and procedures
• Monitor and track infection rates, evaluating the effectiveness of infection control measures
• Develop and maintain infection control records and reports, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Public Health, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Infection Prevention, infectious disease, or related field
• Strong knowledge of infection prevention and control principles, guidelines, and regulations
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to educate and train staff
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail

Equal Opportunity Employer –M/F/D/V

Benefits: [n/a]

Job Type: FULL_TIME