Infection Preventionist: Elevate Patient Safety

RWJBarnabas Health; Long Branch (NJ); On-site; USD 108,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking an Infection Preventionist to join the Infection Control team at Monmouth Medical Center. You will advance patient safety and infection prevention practices across the organization, contributing to our culture of continuous quality improvement.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology, Nursing, or a health science-related field, with at least three years of acute care clinical experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Microbiology, Nursing, or another health science-related field.
• Minimum of three years of clinical experience in an acute care facility.
• CIC certification preferred and must be obtained within five years of hire.

Responsibilities

• Program Support: Supporting the efficient function and daily operations of the Infection Prevention and Control Program while aligning with RWJBH's mission and vision.
• Regulatory Compliance: Adhering to Department of Health regulations, The Joint Commission, CDC/NHSN, and other regulatory bodies.
• Data & Surveillance: Collecting, analyzing, and presenting data to identify infection trends.
• Staff Education: Educate healthcare workers on Infection Prevention practices.
• Policy Development: Developing and refining clinical policies and procedures regarding infection control.
• Committee Collaboration: Participating in the Infection Prevention and Control Committee and related committees.
• Outbreak Investigation: Investigating clusters and outbreaks and implementing corrective actions.
• Performance Improvement: Engaging in quality and performance improvement activities.
• On-Call Availability: Managing an on-call schedule as determined by the Director.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Microbiology, Nursing, or health science-related field

CIC certification preferred

Job description

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking an Infection Preventionist to join the Infection Control team at Monmouth Medical Center. You will advance patient safety and infection prevention practices across the organization, contributing to our culture of continuous quality improvement.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology, Nursing, or a health science-related field, with at least three years of acute care clinical experience.