Infection Control Coordinator- The Manor
About The Position
The Manor Health & Rehabilitation Center, a 123-bed sub-acute and long-term care skilled nursing facility, is seeking an Infection Control Coordinator to oversee the facility's Infection Control program. The Manor is dedicated to providing comprehensive short-term rehabilitation and long-term skilled nursing services, aiming to help patients and residents achieve their maximum potential for independence, comfort, and quality of life. The facility has received numerous accolades, including being named one of the Best Nursing Homes by U.S. News & World Report, earning a five-star rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Five-Star Quality Rating System, and consistently scoring high for patient and resident satisfaction according to Holleran scores.
Requirements
- Completion of LPN Program or Bachelor's degree required.
- A minimum of three years of experience as a clinical nurse.
- Current NJ RN or LPN license required.
- CDC Nursing Home Infection Preventionist Training (Long-Term Care Infection Prevention Certification) required.
- Knowledge of basic microbiology required.
- Familiarity with NJDOH, DEP, EPA and Joint Commission regulations required.
- Strong professional, organizational, and interpersonal skills to effectively relate with all members of the healthcare team.
Nice To Haves
- Certified Infection Control (CIC) certification preferred.
- HIV/AIDS certified counselor preferred.
Responsibilities
- Acts as resource to hospital personnel and community regarding infection control issues.
- Counsels individuals having HIV testing and/or HIV disease.
- Maintains records and prepares reports related to infection control data.
- Develops and conducts in-service education programs, in conjunction with staff development, on subjects pertinent to infection control policies.
- Reports all required data to local and state authorities in a timely manner.
- Informs Infection Control Committee members of pertinent problems in their areas and assists in the management and follow-up on these problems.
- Develops and circulates minutes of the Infection Control Committee Meetings as facilitator of this committee.
- Performs epidemiologic investigations of all significant infection problems and makes appropriate recommendations to staff and physicians.
- Prepares and interprets all hospital infection control policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with OSHA, state, local and Joint Commission infection control regulations.
- Coordinates, implements, educates and oversees hospital wide infection control program.
- Maintains close communication with the employee health department regarding infection control related issues.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (30 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
- Life & AD&D Insurance
- Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
- 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
- 401(a) Retirement Plan with employer contribution
- PTO
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Well-Being Rewards
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Fertility Coverage, Healthy Pregnancy Program
- Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
- Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance
- Growth Opportunity and Workforce Development Initiatives
- Continuing Education / Onsite Training
- A warm, welcoming company culture based upon mutual respect and a collaborative goal of providing excellent patient care
- Concierge Services with Work & Family Benefits
- Magnet recognized healthcare facility
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
