Infection Preventionist Coordinator

Winchester Gardens 333 Elmwood Ave Maplewood, NJ 07040, USA Description Winchester Gardens is seeking an experienced Infection Preventionist Coordinator to join our team! Winchester Gardens is a Springpoint Senior Living community located in Maplewood, NJ. We are seeking a full‑time Infection Preventionist Coordinator to join our team. At Springpoint, the Infection Preventionist Coordinator is responsible for identifying, investigating, monitoring, and reporting healthcare‑associated infections in accordance with current federal, state, local regulations, and to ensure that an effective infection prevention and control program is always maintained. Responsibilities Plan, develop, organize, implement, and evaluate the community infection prevention program to prevent, recognize, and control the onset and spread of infection. Oversee the community’s antimicrobial stewardship program that includes antibiotic use & prescribing protocols, laboratory communication, and a system for monitoring antimicrobial. Analyze, identify, and present trends/variances and develop performance improvement. Review and analyze laboratory reports and consult with Director of Nursing & Medical Director to develop the plan of care to assure that aseptic techniques are implemented. Provide infection prevention and control education to all employees during orientation and annually thereafter, including classes in infection prevention and control practices and employee health. Develop educational program in response to identified infection control needs identified through QAPI, rounding on units. Organize and chair the community’s Infection Prevention and Control Committee monthly meetings and maintain all meeting minutes and attendance records. Education and Experience High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor’s degree in public health, epidemiology, microbiology, clinical laboratory science or related field. Current NJ State Nursing License (RN or LPN). Specialized training in infection control. Minimum 3 years of experience in health care or infection control. Benefits: PTO and holidays, 401(k) with company match, flexible spending accounts, supplemental life and disability insurance, employee referral reward program, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement, wellness program. Pay Range: $50.00–$54.00/hour Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr