Infection Preventionist - F/T Days

Hackensack Meridian Health•Edison, NJ

4d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Have primary professional training in nursing, medical technology, microbiology, epidemiology, or another related field
Be qualified by education, training, experience or certification
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
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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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