Barnabas Health Hiring for INFECTION CONTROL PRACTITIONER at Elizabeth, NJ Full Time

INFECTION CONTROL PRACTITIONER Req #: 8385
Category: Nursing
Status: Full-Time
Shift: Varies
Facility: Trinitas Regional Medical Center
Department: 80390 – INFECTION CONTROL
Location:

WILLIAMSON STREET CAMPUS, 225 WILLIAMSON STREET, ELIZABETH, NJ 07202

• JOB SUMMARY
  • • Infection Control/Prevention experience and CIC certified preferred or expectation to sit for CIC certification within 2 years of working as a Preventionist and maintain certification ongoing.
    • Strong written and verbal communication skills are required in order to work and communicate effectively in an interdisciplinary team and alone.
    • Ability to develop and present educational programs.
    • In order to implement the Hospital wide Infection Prevention Program should have knowledge of data collection techniques. Responsibilities include among other functions, the identification, investigation, reporting, prevention and control of hospital acquired infections among patients, staff and guests.
    • Ideal candidate will have knowledge of CDC Guidelines, Joint Commission standards, federal and state regulations.
    • Reports to the Director of Performance Improvement and Infection Prevention.
• Educational Skills Required (Degree(s), Certification(s), License, etc.)
  • Current Licensed New Jersey Professional Registered Nurse or Baccalaureate Degree in a related field (biology, Medical Technology, etc) required. Certification in Infection Control preferred.
• Work Experience Required
  • Previous applicable experience with Infection Control required for the position.

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Company Description:

How do you build a healthier New Jersey? Every day at RWJBarnabas Health, extraordinary people like you come together to shape the answer. In our newly-integrated network of busy urban medical centers, acclaimed teaching and research facilities, and state-of-the-art community hospitals, we’re delivering world-class care to more than 5 million people across the Garden State — and redefining the career expectations of every member of our team.

We’re proud to be one of New Jersey’s premier employers, with a strong financial foundation and an outstanding national reputation for excellence in health care. At the same time, we feel like an extended family: A dynamic collection of diverse and passionate individuals with unique skills, deep roots in the communities we serve, and a shared belief that we’re better together.

We know that the best way to serve our state is to build the strongest team in the country. We’re doing that by creating a compelling matrix organization that offers the unrivaled flexibility to explore opportunities across the entirety of our network — so you can make the choices that will position you to grow and thrive for years to come.

How do you build a better future? By focusing on quality of life. Great relationships. Community focus. And tremendous opportunities for lifelong learning and professional growth. Take a closer look at RWJ Barnabas Health, and you’ll s