Job description

The infection preventionist is responsible for the facility infection prevention and control program (IPCP), which is designed to provide a safe, sanitary, and comfortable environment and to help prevent the development and transmission of communicable diseases and infections.

Responsibilities Include:

• Collaborate with the facility leadership and the medical director to develop, implement, and evaluate the annual infection prevention goals and action plan
• Conduct outbreak investigations.
• Maintain a system for reporting possible incidents of communicable diseases to local, state, or national agencies as required
• Oversee the antibiotic stewardship program and monitor residents’ antibiotic use.
• Enforce policies prohibiting staff with communicable diseases or infected skin lesions from direct contact with residents and their food, and enforce hand hygiene policies consistent with accepted standards of practices.
• Maintain current knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations and ensure that the facility leaders are informed of appropriate issues; understand and comply with infection control, safety, and OSHA procedures and regulations.

Qualifications:

• Degree in nursing, epidemiology, microbiology, medical technology, public health or other healthcare science .
• Have primary professional training in nursing, medical technology, microbiology, epidemiology, or another related field.
• Is qualified by education, training, experience, or certification.
• Has completed specialized training in infection prevention.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Infectious Disease

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
Covid-19 Vaccine required!

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Maple Shade, NJ 08052: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location

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