Infection Prevention and Control Coordinator - Full-Time, Long Branch, NJ

Job Overview:

The Infection Prevention and Control Coordinator will be responsible for prevention of hospital-onset infections through promoting best practices/evidenced based guidelines, and education of patients, staff and the community. Other responsibilities include surveillance, data collection, and public reporting. The Coordinator will be working closely with the clinical staff to promote patient safety. The IC Coordinator will report infection rates and statistics internally and externally to NHSN/CDC and be responsible for working with the state and local health departments on prevention and reporting of communicable diseases to the NJDOH Communicable Disease Reporting System (CDRSS). The IC Coordinator will perform audits to ensure compliance with regulatory and infection prevention requirements and assist clinical departments with survey readiness. The IC Coordinator participates in Environmental Rounds, prepares Infection Control Risk Assessments for all construction projects and works closely with the Safety, Facilities and Environmental Services Departments to help to facilitate a safe environment for patients, visitors and staff

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor s Degree in Nursing or Medical Technology.
• Certification by the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology preferred or commitment to attain certification upon 2 years experience in Infection Prevention and Control.

Scheduling Requirements:

• Shift working, 9:00 5:00 each day
• Days to work
• FT

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for prevention of hospital-onset infections through promoting best practices/evidenced based guidelines, and education of patients, staff and the community,
• Other responsibilities include surveillance, data collection, and public reporting,
• Works closely with the clinical staff to promote patient safety,
• The IC Coordinator will report infection rates and statistics internally and externally to NHSN/CDC and be responsible for working with the state and local health departments on prevention and reporting of communicable diseases to the NJDOH Communicable Disease Reporting System,
• The IC Coordinator will perform audits to ensure compliance with regulatory and infection prevention requirements and assist clinical departments with survey readiness,

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer