RN Infection Preventionist

New Vista Nursing and Rehabilitation Center; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onboarding bonus

Job summary

New Vista Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Newark, NJ is seeking an RN Infection Preventionist to lead the planning, implementation and evaluation of infection control practices. The role focuses on preventing the spread of contagious diseases among residents and staff, and translating nursing philosophy into care delivery.

The ideal candidate will be a graduate of an accredited School of Nursing with an active NJ RN license and CBIC certification, with several years of clinical

Qualifications

• Must have thorough knowledge of nursing theory, techniques and practices.
• Must have knowledge and understanding of basic nursing and infection control practice and procedures.
• Must have reasonable working knowledge of principles of epidemiology and infectious diseases.

Responsibilities

• Establishes guidelines for prevention and spread of contagious, infectious or communicable disease;
• Assists with monitoring for a sanitary environment for facility personnel, residents, and visitors;
• Ensures that all infection control policies and procedures are implemented and followed;
• Coordinates regular in-services on infection control practice at least quarterly;

Skills

Nursing theory

Infection control

Epidemiology

Education

RN license (NJ)

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The RN Infection Preventionist supports the translation of the nursing philosophy of the facility into nursing practice by participating in the planning, implementation and evaluation of the nursing care delivery system. In addition, he/she provides residents and personnel with established guidelines to follow in prevention and spread of contagious, infectious or communicable disease.

RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES:

1. Establishes guidelines for prevention and spread of contagious, infectious or communicable disease;
2. Assists with monitoring for a sanitary environment for facility personnel, residents, and visitors;
3. Ensures that all infection control policies and procedures are implemented and followed;
4. Coordinates regular in-services on infection control practice at least quarterly;

SPECIFIC EDUCATIONAL/VOCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. The Infection Control Coordinator must be a graduate of an accredited School of Nursing with current registered nurse license by the NJ State Board of Nursing.
2. A minimum of three years full-time or equivalent clinical experience is required and a minimum of two years of clinical experience in Dialysis Center with one year in a management/administrative or supervisory capacity is preferred.
3. CBIC certification required.

Onboarding Bonus Offered

JOB SKILLS:

1. Must have thorough knowledge of nursing theory, techniques and practices.
2. Must have knowledge and understanding of basic nursing and infection control practice and procedures.
3. Must have reasonable working knowledge of principles of epidemiology and infectious diseases