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UMC - Abundant Life for Seniors

RN Infection Preventionist Nurse

UMC - Abundant Life for Seniors, Newton, New Jersey, us, 07860

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Full Time | Day Shift working Monday - Friday. UMC has been certified 8th year in a row as an

A Great Place to Work . 88% of our teammates say they feel they make a difference in the work that they do at UMC.

UMC is currently seeking an

RN Infection Preventionist

for our

Bristol Glen Senior Care Community

located in Newton, NJ. Bristol Glen is a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) thoughtfully designed to provide person-directed care in a home‑like environment, ensuring exceptional care and quality of life for our residents.

Requirements For An RN Infection Preventionist

Current and valid RN license in New Jersey

Certificate of completion of the CDC Nursing Home Infection Prevention training (23 modules)

C.I.C. certification (or willingness to obtain within 1 year of hire)

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Responsibilities For An RN Infection Preventionist

Oversight over all infection control and prevention related activities within the community, ensuring compliance with regulatory agencies, CMS, OSHA, state regulations, outbreak investigation, and overall direction of the infection prevention and control program.

Assists with prevention of healthcare‑acquired infections (HAIs) by isolating sources of infections and limiting their spread; systematically collects, analyzes and interprets health data to plan, implement, and evaluate infection control practices.

Responsible for screening, tracking, follow‑up and record‑keeping of relevant health, safety, and exposure data for all staff in compliance with all employment and regulatory standards.

Acts as a community resource, interacting routinely with outside individuals from public health disciplines who seek information, advice or guidance in solving problems related to infection control within the community.

Responsible for surveillance and reporting of nosocomial infections, investigation of infections or clusters of infections as warranted, and microbiological monitoring of the healthcare environment.

Provides education to associates to heighten awareness of nosocomial infections, advise on isolation techniques, and minimize infections among residents.

About UMC

Our Mission is: Compassionately serving in community so that all are free to choose abundant life.

Certified A Great Place to Work for the last 8 years, we continue to grow and innovate to meet the needs of our residents while building upon 115‑years of dedication to the communities we serve. Over 84% of our teammates say they feel good about the ways UMC contributes to the community!

According to the 2025 Great Place to Work Survey, 87% of our teammates:

Feel their work has special meaning. Feel their workplace is physically safe.

We offer 4 Full‑Service Communities, 5 Affordable Housing Communities and HomeWorks throughout the state of NJ, offering a variety of options from Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Long Term Care, Short Term Rehab, home care and more.

Our company culture at UMC is built on our values of Compassion, Respect, Stewardship and Service.

Benefits Offered By UMC For Our Teammates

Employer‑subsidized Medical and Dental Coverage (eligible at 30‑hours per week)

403(b) Retirement Savings Program with Employer Match

Daily Overtime Available for Eligible Positions

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Assistance, Professional Development and E‑Learning

Employee Discount Program

Generous Paid Time Off Program

Group Life Insurance (No Cost to YOU!)

9 Paid Holidays/Premium Pay when working holidays

Free uniform items & additional uniform allowances

Immediate Pay & on-demand access to earned pay!

Additional great benefits like Vision coverage, Health Savings Account, Voluntary Life Insurance and more.

Salary $81,625 - $91,828 per year

EEO Statement UMC is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other status protected by laws and regulations.

Seniority Level Entry level

Employment Type Full‑time

Job Function Health Care Provider

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