Infection Preventionist RN Per Diem

Saint Peter’s Healthcare System; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 99,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Free onsite parking

401(k) match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Saint Peter's Healthcare System in New Jersey is seeking an Infection Preventionist RN Per Diem to support hospital operations and patient safety. The role focuses on surveillance of health care infections, data analysis, and bedside policy implementation.

Candidates should be a licensed RN in New Jersey, with at least three years of nursing or lab/microbiology experience, BLS, and CIC preferred; we offer comprehensive benefits and tuition programs.

Qualifications

• Infection prevention knowledge and credentialing preferred.
• BLS Certification required by AHA guidelines.
• CIC certification preferred after three years in role.

Responsibilities

• Perform targeted surveillance of health care-associated infections.
• Identify and monitor infection-related data and report to stakeholders.
• Report communicable diseases as required by law.

Skills

Infection control

BLS Certification

CIC preferred

Education

Master of Public Health

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Microbiology

Licensed Medical Technologist

Job description

Infection Prevention

Saint Peter's is among the few hospitals in the world to have earned its 7th consecutive Magnet® designation and its first Magnet with Distinction designation. The Magnet with Distinction designation is an elite level of this recognition, awarded to organizations that demonstrate exceptional performance in nursing practices and patient outcomes. Our team of award-winning nurses is growing, and we are looking for talented, compassionate RNs to join our team.

Infection Preventionist RN Per Diem will:

• Perform targeted surveillance of health care associated infections
• Identify and monitor infection related data (nosocomial and community acquired), analyze and provide information to key customers
• Report communicable diseases as required by law
• Ensure Infection Prevention and Nursing protocols and policies are evidence-based, up to date, and implemented at the bedside
• Identify educational needs and provide consultation and support for educational activities.
• Maintains knowledge of current Infection Prevention practices. Demonstrates competency in performing all job related processes and procedures within the scope of practice.

Requirements:

• Current licensed Registered Nurse in New Jersey preferred, or Masters in Public Health, B.S. in Nursing or Microbiology or Licensed Medical Technologist.
• Minimum three (3) years staff nurse experience or lab/ microbiology experience in an acute care setting. Previous experience in infection control preferred.
• Certification in Infection Control (CIC) preferred. Must be obtained after three (3) years in the role.
• BLS Certification, as approved by the American Heart Association.

Salary Range: 43.64 - 71.99 USD

We offer competitive base rates that are determined by many factors, including job-related work experience, internal equity, and industry-specific market data. In addition to base salary, some positions may be eligible for clinical certification pay and shift differentials.

The salary range listed for exempt positions reflects full-time compensation and will be prorated based on employment status.

Saint Peter's offers a robust benefits program to eligible employees that will support you and your family in working toward achieving and maintaining secure, healthy lives now and into the future. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; savings accounts, voluntary benefits, wellness programs and discounts, paid life insurance, generous 401(k) match, adoption assistance, back-up daycare, free onsite parking, and recognition rewards.

You can take your career to the next level by participating in either a fully paid tuition program or our generous tuition assistance program.

Learn more about our benefits by visiting our site at Saint Peter's .