Registered Nurse Infection Preventionist II - City Campus - Full Time

Atlanticare; Atlantic City (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid Time Off

Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & V

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plans with employer

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

AtlantiCare is seeking an Infection Preventionist II at City Campus to oversee infection prevention programs across designated facilities. The role requires CIC certification, nursing licensure in New Jersey, and 4+ years of clinical experience with epidemiology and infection control.

The IP II will lead projects, provide consultative input, and mentor teammates while ensuring regulatory compliance. The position offers a full-time day shift with on-call flexibility for emergencies and critical

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; BSN required or Baccalaureate Degree in a Health Related Field required (Nursing, Microbiology, Public Health, Medical Technologist); Masters Degree Preferred.

Responsibilities

• CIC certified and is considered a highly proficient / expert
• Coordinates project and program leadership
• Completes Surveillance process design
• Completes External reporting and data validation
• Conducts New initiative launch and facilitation
• Mentors Infection Preventionist
• Completes Internal consultation with leaders where Infection Prevention input is crucial for high level, inter-departmental operations or new project launch

Skills

Infection prevention

Epidemiology

Communication skills

Education

BSN or health-related degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Registered Nurse Infection Preventionist II - City Campus - Full Time

ATLANTICARE

Role Description

The Infection Preventionist II is responsible for the identification, investigation, reporting, prevention, and control of health care associated infections (HAI) and of the day-to-day infection prevention activities for any designated healthcare facility, clinic and healthcare service throughout the continuum of care for AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center to which they are assigned in accordance with accepted standards and regulatory requirements of the infection prevention program.

The qualified candidate must possess flexibility to be on call to cover emergencies and critical test results for communicable diseases.

The Infection Preventionist II is also a steward of the infection prevention program at AtlantiCare, teaching and mentoring all professionals and departments within AtlantiCare related to infection prevention.

The IP II is a change agent and advocate for best practice and leads or facilitates key initiatives. Incumbents of this position align their career development and goals with APICs Infection Preventionist competency model and mentor teammates accordingly.

The Infection Preventionist II will meet the practice standards set forth by the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology (APIC) and will be responsible for these characteristics along with the competencies outlined in the Assessment and Evaluation Tool.

Responsibilities

• CIC certified and is considered a highly proficient / expert
• Coordinates project and program leadership
• Completes Surveillance process design
• Completes External reporting and data validation
• Conducts New initiative launch and facilitation
• Mentors Infection Preventionist
• Completes Internal consultation with leaders where Infection Prevention input is crucial for high level, inter-departmental operations or new project launch

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; BSN required or Baccalaureate Degree in a Health Related Field required (Nursing, Microbiology, Public Health, Medical Technologist); Masters Degree Preferred.

License/Certification

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of New Jersey required if a nurse.
• Certification Board in Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology (CBIC) required upon hire or transfer.

Experience

• Minimum four years of experience in acute care, public health, or other patient-related clinical experience with two years experience in epidemiology and infection control required.
• Incumbents must be able to demonstrate an understanding of basic microbiology.
• Proficiency in Clinical Applications preferred at time of hire; incumbents within position will be trained appropriately and then skill will be required for this position within 30-60 days from date of hire.
• Computer proficiency within Microsoft Windows applications required Demonstrates a strong understanding of spreadsheet analysis/applications required.
• Good organizational, written, verbal and communication skills are essential.

Performance Expectations

Demonstrates the clinical competencies as established on the Assessment and Evaluation Tool.

Work Environment

Requires the ability to walk, stand, and reach a majority of the time. Intact vision and speech, as well as sufficient hearing also required. May require occasional lifting 20 lbs. The essential functions for this position are listed on the A&E tool.

Reporting Relationship

This position reports to department leadership. The above statement reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the principle functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position.

Job Details

• Full time
• Day Shift
• 40 hrs per week
• No Holidays Required
• No Weekends Required

Pay Range

$43.82-$65.79

Benefits

At AtlantiCare, we believe in supporting the whole person. Our market-competitive Total Rewards package is designed to promote the physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being of our team members. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits and resources, including: Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Insurance Retirement Plans with employer contributions Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance Tuition Reimbursement to support your educational goals Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent care Wellness Programs to help you thrive Voluntary Benefits, including Pet Insurance and more Benefits offerings may vary based on position and are subject to eligibility requirements. Join a team that values your well-being and invests in your future.

Pay Transparency

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Equal Opportunity Employer

AtlantiCare is an Equal Opportunity EmployerPI287988417