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RWJBarnabas Health

Infection Preventionist (IP), Elizabeth, NJ, Full Time, Day

RWJBarnabas Health, Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States, 07215

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Job Title: Infection Preventionist

Location: WILLIAMSON STREET

Department Name: Infection Control

Req #: 48273

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $90,000.00 — $120,000.00 per year

Pay Transparency: The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage 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.

Trinitas Regional Medical Center

is a full-service healthcare facility serving those living and working in Eastern and Central Union counties. The hospital was established in January 2000, following the consolidation of St. Elizabeth Hospital and Elizabeth General Medical Center. Our Elizabeth, NJ hospital operates on two major campuses. Trinitas Regional Medical Center has 554 beds andis proud to offer state-of-the-art medicine backed by compassion and competence. Together, our medical team offers the community the most advanced technological care in every area of medicine and surgery.

Job Overview Serves as the Infection Preventionist for all Trinitas Regional Medical Center sites.

Responsibilities

Identification and implementation of infection prevention goals and objectives of TRMC

Works in collaboration with medical and nursing teams and other stakeholders to develop a program that promotes sound and scientific infection prevention principles and practices.

Develops policies governing control of infections and communicable diseases

Implements policies governing control of infections and communicable diseases

Conducts surveillance through identifying, reporting, investigating and controlling infections and communicable diseases

Supervises sterile processing functions.

Qualifications

Registered Nurse :

Active New JerseyRN License

BSN preferred

Infection Control experience is preferred.

Current Certification preferred; must sit for the CIC exam within two (2) years & maintain thereafter

Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills

Certified Infection Preventionist (IP) :

BS in Nursing and/or Biology, Medical Technology, or related field required.

Two plus years experience as a Certified Infection Preventionist (IP)

OR

Scheduling Requirements

8:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Monday–Friday

Benefits and Perks

Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time

Retirement Plans

Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Disability and Life Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Planning Support

Flexible Spending Accounts

Wellness Programs

Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)

Community and Volunteer Opportunities

Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and Verizon….and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health RWJBarnabas Health is the premier healthcare destination providing patient-centered facilities,high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while deliveringbest-in-class work experience for 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.

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