Director Infection Prevention - Full Time in Galloway, New Jersey at Atlanticare

NewSalary: $80698 - $141222Employment Type: Full-Time
Atlanticare
Galloway, New Jersey, 08201, United States
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Director Infection Prevention - Full Time

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Job Description
The Director of Infection Prevention provides strategic leadership and daytoday guidance for AtlantiCare Regional Medical Centers Infection Prevention Program. This role oversees surveillance, policy development, education, and crisis response while ensuring accurate reporting to NHSN and meeting all regulatory and public reporting requirements. The Director mentors the IP team, collaborates with the Corporate Director of Patient Safety, and drives improvement initiatives to protect patients, staff, and visitors from healthcareassociated infections.
Responsibilities
  • Oversee identification, surveillance, and reporting of healthcareassociated infections (HAIs) and serve as the facilitys NHSN administrator.
  • Develop, recommend, and implement infection control policies, procedures, and protocols aligned with best practices and regulatory standards.
  • Coordinate and lead infection prevention improvement projects and special initiatives across all AtlantiCare campuses.
  • Provide mentorship, training, and certification support to IP team members and other healthcare staff.
  • Manage coverage and staffing for infection control activities, including construction rounds and oncall emergency response.
  • Lead crisis management efforts, including rapid response to emerging pathogens and communicable disease outbreaks.
  • Collaborate with the Corporate Director of Patient Safety to develop the annual infection prevention plan and conduct risk assessments.
  • Ensure timely and accurate regulatory reporting of infectionrelated metrics and mandatory public disclosures.
  • Analyze infection data, generate reports, and present findings to senior leadership to drive safety priorities.
  • Maintain expertise in microbiology, multidrugresistant organisms, and emerging clinical technologies.
Qualifications
  • Masters degree in a healthrelated field (e.g., Nursing, Microbiology, Public Health, Medical Technology).
  • Current Certification in Infection Control (CIC) from the Certification Board in Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology.
  • Fellowship status with the Association for Professionals in Infection Prevention and Control (FAPIC) preferred.
  • If a registered nurse, active RN licensure in the State of New Jersey.
  • Minimum 7 years of infection prevention experience, including at least 2 years in program planning and implementation.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of microbiology and current multidrugresistant pathogens.
  • Proficiency with clinical applications and computer spreadsheet software; ability to become fully proficient within 3060 days.
  • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Ability to be oncall for emergencies and critical communicable disease test results.
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to work in a hospital environment with occasional lifting (up to 20lb).
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  • Job Identification101212
  • Job CategoryAdministration
  • Job ScheduleFull time
  • Job ShiftDay
  • Pay Range$80,698.00-$141,222.00
  • Holidays RequiredNo
  • Weekends RequiredNo
  • Hrs Per Week40
  • Posting RequirementPost Int & Ext
Total Rewards at AtlantiCare
At AtlantiCare, we believe in supporting the whole person. Our market-competitive Total Rewards package is designed to promote the physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being of our team members. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits and resources, including:

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Insurance
Retirement Plans with employer contributions
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage
Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement to support your educational goals
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent care
Wellness Programs to help you thrive
Voluntary Benefits, including Pet Insurance and more

Benefits offerings may vary based on position and are subject to eligibility requirements.

Join a team that values your well-being and invests in your future.

Pay Transparency
In order to support the Fair Compensation Strategy by the US Govt., HR Dept., clients are required to adhere to "Pay Transparency Law" in impacted states, which mandate employers to list salary ranges in job advertisements and promotions.

AtlantiCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Galloway, New Jersey, 08201, United States

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