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Infection Control Officer

Peridot, AZ · On-site

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, Microbiology, Public Health, or a closely related scientific field is required. Certification: * Certification in Infection Control (e.g., CIC ® - Certified in ...

RWJBarnabas Health

Director Infection Control

Newark, NJ · On-site

$167K - $225K/yr

Director Infection Control Location: Newark Beth Israel Medical Ctr Department Name: Infection ... A Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, Public Health, or related field is required. A Master's Degree is ...

RWJBarnabas Health

Director Infection Control

Newark, NJ · On-site

$167K - $225K/yr

Director Infection Control Location: Newark Beth Israel Medical Ctr Department Name: Infection ... A Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, Public Health, or related field is required. A Master's Degree is ...

RWJBarnabas Health

Director Infection Control

Newark, NJ · On-site

$167K - $225K/yr

Director Infection Control Location: Newark Beth Israel Medical Ctr Department Name: Infection ... A Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, Public Health, or related field is required. A Master's Degree is ...

RWJBarnabas Health

Director Infection Control

Newark, NJ · On-site

$167K - $225K/yr

Director Infection Control Location: Newark Beth Israel Medical Ctr Department Name: Infection ... A Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, Public Health, or related field is required. A Master's Degree is ...

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Manager - Infection Control

Manager - Infection Control

RWJBarnabas Health

New Brunswick, NJ • On-site

$116K - $151K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 2 days ago

RWJBarnabas Health rating

7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 322 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

185th of 869 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Job Title: Manager
Location: Main Hospital - New Brunswick
Department Name: Infection Control
Req #: 0000246918
Status: Salaried
Shift: Day
Pay Range: $116,729.60 - $151,756.80 per year
Pay Transparency:
The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.
The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.
Job Overview:
RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a highly dedicated Infection Prevention Manager for our Infection Control Department at the New Brunswick campus.
The Manager of the Infection Prevention department is administratively responsible for the infection prevention program and management of the infection prevention staff. As well as, coordinates the development of policies and procedures to ensure rigorous infection control standards that meet the Joint Commission, OSHA, New Jersey Department of Health, and Center for Disease Control requirements
The Infection Control Manager ensures that the department is in compliance with all applicable policies, laws and regulations.
Qualifications:
Required:
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Public Health OR other Health Science-Related Field
  • Minimum of five (5) years of clinical experience in an acute care facility/ hospital
  • Minimum 2 years of experience in Infection Control,
  • Must be knowledgeable of infection prevention and control principles, practices, and procedures as evidenced by certification.
  • Certification in Infection Prevention CIC required
  • Proven leadership and/or supervisory experience desirable,
  • Knowledgeable of OSHA, APIC and CDC regulations and guidelines required

Scheduling Requirements:
  • Day Shift 40 Hours per week
  • FT - Full Time

Essential Functions:
  • Coordinates under the direction of the Assistant Vice President Patient Safety/Quality/Regulatory the hospitals infection prevention program,
  • Coordinates hospital wide infection prevention activities related to the strategic initiatives and departmental goals
  • Coordinates the functions of the infection prevention committee including the annual risk assessment, development of the annual infection prevention plan and annual appraisal,
  • Ensures the Infection Prevention staff are trained in hospital epidemiology principles and responsible for the surveillance, analysis, and reporting of nosocomial infections,
  • Coordinates the development of policies and procedures to ensure rigorous infection control standards that meet the Joint Commission, OSHA, New Jersey Department of Health, and Center for Disease Control requirements
  • Coordinates ongoing activities related to the publicly reported CDC National healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) and assists in the implementation of performance improvement initiatives to improve patient care,
  • Provides ongoing formal hospital wide education regarding infection prevention practices and issues,
  • Collaborates with Employee Health and all hospital departments regarding exposure to communicable diseases and coordinates the reporting to regulatory agencies for patients and employees as required,
  • Collaborates with Employee Health to develop annual influenza immunization campaign,
  • Maintains ongoing relationships at the national and state levels and utilizes all available resources (e,g,
  • APIC) to continue to ensure RWJUH is recognized as a premier institution,
  • Maintains positive employee relations within the hospital as observed from employee comments, informal observations, and complain resolution,
  • Demonstrates the ability to respond positively to changing circumstances, actively decisively and taking effective actions
  • Coaches, mentors and provides continuing education and support to staff to facilitate professional growth
  • Pursues ongoing professional growth and development
  • Work Environment/Hazards: Infrequent exposure to blood, excrement and odors: Infrequent exposure to infectious and communicable diseases

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.
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RWJBarnabas Health is New Jersey’s largest integrated health care delivery system, providing treatment and services to more than three million patients each year. Throughout RWJBarnabas Health, our dedicated physicians, nurses, and health professionals are committed to providing the highest quality of patient care and health education to the community and region. We aim 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.

Industry

Hospitals

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

West Orange, NJ, US

Year founded

2015

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