Infection Prevention Specialist

1 day ago


Kearny, New Jersey, United States Alaris Health at Kearny Full time
Job Title: Infection Prevention Specialist

Alaris Health at Kearny, a leading healthcare provider, seeks an experienced Infection Prevention Specialist to join our team. As an Infection Prevention Specialist, you will play a critical role in ensuring the highest quality of care for our residents and patients.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and Implement Infection Control Policies: Establish guidelines for the prevention and spread of contagious, infectious, or communicable diseases.
  • Monitor and Maintain a Sanitary Environment: Assist with monitoring for a sanitary environment for Center personnel, residents, and visitors.
  • Ensure Compliance with Infection Control Policies: Ensure that all infection control policies and procedures are implemented and followed.
  • Coordinate Infection Control Education: Coordinate regular in-services on infection control practice at least quarterly.
  • Investigate and Analyze Infection Clusters: Perform epistemological investigation of all significant infection clusters.
  • Contribute to Quality Improvement Initiatives: Maintain active involvement in the Center's quality improvement policy.
  • Ensure a Safe Environment: Promote and maintain a safe environment for residents, families, and staff.
Requirements:
  • Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
  • Licensure: Current registered nurse licensure by the New Jersey State Board of Nursing.
  • Experience: Minimum of three years of full-time or equivalent clinical experience.
  • Long-term Care Experience: Minimum of two years of clinical experience in long-term care nursing.
  • Management Experience: Minimum of one year in a management/administrative or supervisory capacity is preferred.
  • Training and Knowledge: Attend annually an infection control seminar and understand the Center's infection control manual.
  • Skills and Abilities: Thorough knowledge of specialized procedures applied and equipment used in the area to which assigned. Knowledge of dietetic, sanitation, personal hygiene, and infection control practice and procedures. Working knowledge of principles of epidemiology and infectious diseases. Possess the ability to positively interact with everyone from residents to government agencies and the general public.


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