Infection Prevention Practitioner (RN), Full Time Days, 8a - 4p, Atlantic Health, Morristown Medical Center

Atlantic Health System•Morristown, NJ

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for leading the development, implementation, and coordination of infection control policies, procedures, and activities.

Implements Infection Prevention (IP) measures under the guidance of the IP manager.
Surveys, collects, analyzes and manages data.
Analyzes problem areas and determines solutions.
Partners with bed management for appropriate patient placement and must have the ability to identify the appropriate isolation precautions for various disease entities.
Reports to the CDC, State and Local health department.
Serves as an active member of the Infection Prevention Committee and other hospital-based committees.
Provides education as it relates to infection prevention for all levels of employees/medical staff, patients/families, and visitors.
Collaborates with all members of the health care team with a focus on promoting evidenced based care within a healing culture for the patient population served and their families.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
Life & AD&D Insurance.
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution
PTO & Paid Sick Leave
Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising
Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave
Backup and On-Site Childcare
Well-Being Rewards
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program
Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance