DescriptionInfection Preventionist
A Brief Overview The Infection Preventionist is responsible for the coordination of hospital wide initiatives for infection prevention activities to prevent and decrease healthcare associated infections and improve patient safety across the continuum of care. Facilitates activities according to established policies and procedures for infection prevention and control. Assists in the development of an integrated and comprehensive plan for infection surveillance, prevention, control and process improvement throughout the organization. Provides reliable process and outcome data for the purposes of continued quality improvement and provides education to healthcare providers.
What you will do- Performs activities related to infection surveillance, prevention, and control.
- Identifies interventions to prevent health care associated infections.
- Reports communicable diseases as required by the NJ State department of health to the local and state health departments through phone or Communicable Disease Reporting Surveillance System (CDRSS).
- Reviews admissions and lab reports that are generated from Holy Name Medical Center and Premier daily. Determines if infection(s) are related to hospitalization or procedure. Enters data into the National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) system as required by law.
- Provides education, counseling and functions as a consultant on communicable diseases to physicians, patients and visitors.
- Collaborates with Employee/Occupational Health as needed.
- Participates and helps develop projects that support the hospital performance improvement processes.
- Prepares agenda and reports to be presented at the Infection Prevention Committee and participates in other committees as assigned.
- Participates in the medical center's continuous survey readiness program to maintain compliance with regulatory and accrediting standards.
- Attends and participates in APIC meetings and educational seminars
- Participates in the Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) and in emergency preparedness activities.
- Participates with hospital and community education by planning, developing and presenting programs as requested for patients, family and employees.
- Participates in unit based and quality based performance improvement projects.
- Monitors, evaluates and improves the processes that affect the quality of patient care.
Education Qualifications- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, Microbiology, Public Health, Medical Technology, Health Care Administration or related field required and
- Compliance with continuing education requirements as mandated by the State Licensing Board required
Experience Qualifications- 3-5 years nursing experience in Medical/Surgical and/or Critical Care or similar experience in an Infection Control capacity preferred
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities- Strong leadership skills, ability to apply theories, principles, and practices for problem solving.
- Ability to work with interdisciplinary teams and manage a changing work environment.
- Excellent communication skills, knowledge of computers, spreadsheets and database applications.
Licenses and Certifications- RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure must hold licensure in the state of New Jersey. upon hire preferred and
- CIC - Certified in Infection Control from the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology. upon hire preferred and
- If not certified, IP shall be certified within two years beginning practice of infection control and shall maintain certification through the Certification Board of Infection Control (CBIC) as per NJ DOH licensing standards.
- APIC preferred
At Holy Name, we believe in rewarding every team member with more than a paycheck-we invest in your future and well-being. Full-time and part-time employees have access to a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and quality of life. We offer low-cost medical coverage with generous employer contributions, dental and vision plans, discounted prescriptions, and access to on-site child care. Additional benefits include 401(k) matching, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, flexible spending accounts, legal and voluntary coverage options, life insurance, and free on-site parking. If you are hired at Holy Name, your final base compensation will be determined based on factors such as employment status (Full/Part-Time or Per Diem) skills, education, and/or experience. In addition to those factors - we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider any internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer. Pay Range: $109,000 - $131,996.80
