Infection Preventionist - Full Time

Holy Name Medical Center; Teaneck Township (NJ); Presencial; USD 109.000 - 132.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

On-site parking

Resumo da vaga

Holy Name Medical Center in Teaneck, NJ is seeking an Infection Preventionist to coordinate hospital-wide infection prevention initiatives, surveillance, prevention, and control to protect patients and staff.

The role collaborates with nursing, physicians and departments, reviews admissions and lab data, and supports quality improvement and regulatory readiness. A Bachelor’s degree plus 3–5 years of infection control experience is preferred; CNIC/CBIC is a plus.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Microbiology, Public Health, Medical Technology, Health Care Administration or related field required
• Compliance with continuing education requirements as mandated by the State Licensing Board required
• 3-5 years nursing experience in Medical/Surgical and/or Critical Care or similar Infection Control capacity preferred
• Strong leadership skills and ability to work with interdisciplinary teams
• Excellent communication, computer, spreadsheet, and database skills

Responsabilidades

• Performs activities related to infection surveillance, prevention, and control.
• Identifies interventions to prevent health care associated infections.
• Reports communicable diseases to NJ state health departments as required.
• Reviews admissions and lab reports; enters data into NHSN as required by law.
• Provides education and consultation on communicable diseases to physicians, patients and visitors.
• Collaborates with Employee/Occupational Health.
• Participates in quality improvement projects and Infection Prevention Committee reports.

Descrição da vaga

Description

Infection Preventionist

Welcome to Holy Name, a medical center where innovation is not just a goal — it's a commitment. Here, medical excellence thrives, allowing hope to reign supreme and leaving no room for fear. At our hospital, every patient is cared for with undivided attention — because healing every soul is our sole focus.

Holy Name is New Jersey's only independent Catholic health system, comprising a 361-bed acute care hospital, a renowned cancer center, a state‑of‑the‑art fitness center, a residential hospice, a prestigious nursing school, and an extensive physician network. Healing at Holy Name goes beyond medicine and technology – it is infused with faith, conviction, compassion, and a commitment to educating the next generation of healthcare professionals through graduate medical education, a Pharmacy Residency Program, and our Institute for Simulation Learning. Our mission to provide care for the body, mind, and soul spans education, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, and overall wellness. This is at the core of who we are and what we do, and we've done it this way across generations, every single day, for nearly 100 years. Every innovation, medical breakthrough, and groundbreaking treatment is powered by some of the best minds in medicine, ensuring nothing is left on the table or the road to recovery.

A Brief Overview

The Infection Preventionist is responsible for the coordination of hospital wide initiatives for infection prevention activities to prevent and decrease healthcare associated infections and improve patient safety across the continuum of care. Facilitates activities according to established policies and procedures for infection prevention and control. Assists in the development of an integrated and comprehensive plan for infection surveillance, prevention, control and process improvement throughout the organization. Provides reliable process and outcome data for the purposes of continued quality improvement and provides education to healthcare providers.

What You Will Do

• Performs activities related to infection surveillance, prevention, and control.
• Identifies interventions to prevent health care associated infections.
• Reports communicable diseases as required by the NJ State department of health to the local and state health departments through phone or Communicable Disease Reporting Surveillance System (CDRSS).
• Reviews admissions and lab reports that are generated from Holy Name Medical Center and Premier daily. Determines if infection(s) are related to hospitalization or procedure. Enters data into the National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) system as required by law.
• Provides education, counseling and functions as a consultant on communicable diseases to physicians, patients and visitors.
• Collaborates with Employee/Occupational Health as needed.
• Participates and helps develop projects that support the hospital performance improvement processes.
• Prepares agenda and reports to be presented at the Infection Prevention Committee and participates in other committees as assigned.
• Participates in the medical center's continuous survey readiness program to maintain compliance with regulatory and accrediting standards.
• Attends and participates in APIC meetings and educational seminars
• Participates in the Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) and in emergency preparedness activities.
• Participates with hospital and community education by planning, developing and presenting programs as requested for patients, family and employees.
• Participates in unit based and quality based performance improvement projects.
• Monitors, evaluates and improves the processes that affect the quality of patient care.

Education Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, Microbiology, Public Health, Medical Technology, Health Care Administration or related field required and
• Compliance with continuing education requirements as mandated by the State Licensing Board required

Experience Qualifications

• 3-5 years nursing experience in Medical/Surgical and/or Critical Care or similar experience in an Infection Control capacity preferred

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Strong leadership skills, ability to apply theories, principles, and practices for problem solving.
• Ability to work with interdisciplinary teams and manage a changing work environment.
• Excellent communication skills, knowledge of computers, spreadsheets and database applications.

Licenses and Certifications

• RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure must hold licensure in the state of New Jersey. upon hire preferred and
• CIC - Certified in Infection Control from the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology. upon hire preferred and
• If not certified, IP shall be certified within two years beginning practice of infection control and shall maintain certification through the Certification Board of Infection Control (CBIC) as per NJ DOH licensing standards.
• APIC preferred

At Holy Name, we believe in rewarding every team member with more than a paycheck—we invest in your future and well-being. Full-time and part-time employees have access to a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and quality of life. We offer low-cost medical coverage with generous employer contributions, dental and vision plans, discounted prescriptions, and access to on-site child care. Additional benefits include 401(k) matching, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, flexible spending accounts, legal and voluntary coverage options, life insurance, and free on-site parking. If you are hired at Holy Name, your final base compensation will be determined based on factors such as employment status (Full/Part-Time or Per Diem) skills, education, and/or experience. In addition to those factors – we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider any internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer. Pay Range: $109,000 - $131,996.80

Holy Name is a mission-driven facility whose quality standards and philosophy are rooted in the principles of its founders, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace. Those principles are exercised daily by the Medical Center's dedicated and talented staff members. Holy Name is an Equal Opportunity Employer.