Director Infection Control at RWJBarnabas Health – New Brunswick, New Jersey

Job Title: Director

Location: Main Hospital - New Brunswick

Department Name: Infection Control

Req #: 0000238166

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $120,000.00 - $150,000.00 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 candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview:

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a highly dedicated Infection Prevention Director for our Infection Control Department at the New Brunswick campus.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, Public Health, or related field required, or equivalent experience

• Certification in Infection Prevention CIC required
• 5 to 10 year clinical experience in an acute care facility, and/or two years of experience in Infection Control
• Supervisory experience desirable
• Knowledgeable of OSHA, APIC and CDC regulations and guidelines,
• Must be knowledgeable of infection prevention and control principles, practices, and procedures as evidenced by certification.

Scheduling Requirements:

• Day Shift
• FT

Essential Functions:

• 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 Chief Quality Officer and Administrative Director the hospitals infection prevention program.
• 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 the development of policies and procedures to ensure rigorous infection control standards that meet the Joint Commission, OSHA, New Jersey Department of Health, and Center for Disease Control requirements
• 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.
• Provides ongoing formal hospital wide education regarding infection prevention practices and issues,
• 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.
• Collaborates with Employee Health to develop annual influenza immunization campaign.

• Prepares and approves the department budget for the Infection Prevention Dept.
• Responsible for the IP team function
• Maintains positive employee relations within the hospital as observed from employee comments, informal observations, and complain resolution,
• Demonstrates the ability to respond positively to changing circumstances, actively decisively and taking effective actions
• Coaches, mentors and provides continuing education and support to staff to facilitate professional growth
• Pursues ongoing professional growth and development

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, 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. 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.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer