Director Infection Control (Hiring Immediately)

Job Title: Director

All candidates should make sure to read the following job description and information carefully before applying.
Location: Monmouth Medical Center
Department Name: Infection Control
Req #:
Status: Salaried
Shift: Day
Pay Range: $156,000.00 - $210,000.00 per year
Pay Transparency:
The above reflects the anticipated annual salary 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 candidates educational background, skills and professional experience.
Job Overview:
Plan, organize, coordinate and maintain daily infection control activities on an inpatient and outpatient level including patients of all ages. Cooperate with other technical/professional staff in sharing information and ideas and resolving interdisciplinary problems. Prepare reports and statistics based on regulatory requirements, system direction and on an ad hoc, ongoing or request basis. Facilitate the Infection Control Committee. Develop and maintain relevant statistical data. Act as a resource to individuals, department heads and committees. Services as a member of selected hospital committees. Identifies educational needs related to Infection Control and implements needed programs. Other duties as assigned. Maintains compliance with requirements and standards of regulatory agencies. See specific duties as appended. Is responsible for reporting identified safety issues such as hazardous environments (i.e. damaged floors/walls/ceiling tiles/unsecured areas) and medical errors, etc. Insure that [unit/department/division] is in compliance with all applicable policies, laws and regulations.
Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in Nursing required, Masters degree preferred,
Three to five years experience in healthcare,
Leadership experience required,
One to three years in Infection Control
Certification in Infection Control required,
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
Current RN licensure registration with the New Jersey Board of Nursing,
Scheduling Requirements
Shift: Day
Full Time

Essential Functions:
Demonstrates professional conduct that is governed by ethical codes of behavior.
Develops requested statistical reports on a regular and ad hoc basis. Develops plans to maintain safety during construction. Works with other parties to develop Infection Control Risk Assessments for planned or emergent construction projects.
Ensures daily surveillance of patient or staff situations that could lead to infection and mitigates the risk to prevent the spread of infection.
Establishes yearly goals and objectives and evaluates Infection Control Program.
Identify individual and generic educational needs. Conducts inservice training to meet needs. Supports and staffs the Infection Control Committee activity.
Benefits and Perks:
At RWJBarnabas Health, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by our Total Wellbeing promise, our market-competitive offerings include comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing. These benefits and resources include, but are not limited to:
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 health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to 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. xmvmafu 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.