Infection Preventionist - F/T Days

Posted on Sep 27, 2024 by Hackensack Meridian Health
Edison, NJ
Other
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
Overview:

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change. 

Responsibilities:

A day in the life of an Infection Preventionist at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

Performing surveillance of the population for infection

Developing and implementing educational programs

Maintaining professional relationships with all departments

Maintaining up-to-date knowledge for the practice of infection control

Managing within the established infection control standards and management protocols

Presenting at new hire orientation

Facilitating problem identification and interventions

Performing analysis of Infection Control Data

Completing Infection Control Risk assessment and updating same as needed

Collaborating with facility, network, other hospitals, local and state health department to ensure updated adherence to recommended infection prevention and control practices

Qualifications:

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

Have primary professional training in nursing, medical technology, microbiology, epidemiology, or another related field

Be qualified by education, training, experience or certification; and have completed specialized training in infection prevention and control

Participation on quality assessment and assurance committee

Complete training by APIC, CDC, SHEA or other state approved sources or be certified by CBIC or NADONA or have 5 yrs. experience in Infection Control

Current with all Continuing Education (CE) requirements

Perform clinical care professionally

Serve as patient advocate and role model to other Team Members

Ability to effectively work on a multidisciplinary team

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

Computer skills, including Microsoft Office

Current and valid Nursing License in the State of New Jersey

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Previous Infection Control/Prevention experience is a plus

Two (2) years of nursing experience

Licenses and Certifications Required:

NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License or Licensed Practical Nurse

An individual certified by the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology or meets the requirements under N.J.A.C. 8:39-20.2 or A physician who has completed an infectious disease fellowship or A healthcare professional licensed and in good standing by the State of New Jersey

If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!

Reference: 202596022

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Infection Preventionist - F/T Days

Posted on Sep 27, 2024 by Hackensack Meridian Health

Edison, NJ
Other
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
Overview:

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change. 

Responsibilities:

A day in the life of an Infection Preventionist at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

Performing surveillance of the population for infection

Developing and implementing educational programs

Maintaining professional relationships with all departments

Maintaining up-to-date knowledge for the practice of infection control

Managing within the established infection control standards and management protocols

Presenting at new hire orientation

Facilitating problem identification and interventions

Performing analysis of Infection Control Data

Completing Infection Control Risk assessment and updating same as needed

Collaborating with facility, network, other hospitals, local and state health department to ensure updated adherence to recommended infection prevention and control practices

Qualifications:

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

Have primary professional training in nursing, medical technology, microbiology, epidemiology, or another related field

Be qualified by education, training, experience or certification; and have completed specialized training in infection prevention and control

Participation on quality assessment and assurance committee

Complete training by APIC, CDC, SHEA or other state approved sources or be certified by CBIC or NADONA or have 5 yrs. experience in Infection Control

Current with all Continuing Education (CE) requirements

Perform clinical care professionally

Serve as patient advocate and role model to other Team Members

Ability to effectively work on a multidisciplinary team

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

Computer skills, including Microsoft Office

Current and valid Nursing License in the State of New Jersey

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Previous Infection Control/Prevention experience is a plus

Two (2) years of nursing experience

Licenses and Certifications Required:

NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License or Licensed Practical Nurse

An individual certified by the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology or meets the requirements under N.J.A.C. 8:39-20.2 or A physician who has completed an infectious disease fellowship or A healthcare professional licensed and in good standing by the State of New Jersey

If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!

Reference: 202596022

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