Director Infection Control

Job Title: Director Infection Control

Location: Newark Beth Israel Medical Ctr

Department Name: Infection Control

Req #: 0000248238

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $167,000.00 — $225,000.00 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.

Job Summary: The Infection Prevention Director is administratively responsible for the Infection Prevention program. The IP Director ensures that the infection prevention plan of the hospital is in compliance with all applicable policies, laws, and regulations. The IP Director coordinates under the direction of the VP of Quality, Safety, and Experience and the Chairperson of Infectious Disease to ensure compliance with the hospital's infection prevention program.  

Qualifications: 

• A Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, Public Health, or related field is required.  A Master's Degree is preferred. 
• Certification in Infection Prevention CIC required. 
• A minimum of five (5) to ten (10) years of clinical experience in an acute care facility, and/or two years of experience in Infection Control Leadership are required. 
• Knowledgeable of OSHA, APIC and CDC regulations and guidelines is required. 
• Must be knowledgeable of infection prevention and control principles, practices, and procedures as evidenced by certification. 

Schedule: 

• Full-Time, Benefited Position 
• Day Shift Position 

Essential Functions: 

• Coordinates hospital-wide infection prevention activities related to the strategic initiatives and departmental goals. 
• Coordinates the functions of the infection prevention committee, including the annual risk assessment, development of the annual infection prevention plan, and annual appraisal. 
• Ensures the Infection Prevention staff are trained in hospital epidemiology principles and responsible for the surveillance, analysis, and reporting of nosocomial infections. 
• Coordinates ongoing activities related to the publicly reported CDC National Healthcare Safety Network and assists in the implementation of performance improvement initiatives to improve patient care. 
• Maintains positive employee relations within the hospital as observed from employee comments, informal observations, and complaint resolution. 
• Collaborates with Employee Health and all hospital departments regarding exposure to communicable diseases and coordinates the reporting to regulatory agencies for patients and employees as required. 
• Prepares and approves the department budget for the Infection Prevention Dept. 
• Responsible for IP team functionality. 
• Provides ongoing formal hospital-wide education regarding infection prevention practices and issues. 

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 healthcare destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering 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. 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.