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Manager, Infection Prevention Control
HMH CARRIER CLINIC INC Belle Mead, New Jersey
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Our team members are the heart of what makes us better.
At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community.
Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.
The Manager of Infection Prevention and Control implements an Infection Prevention and Control and program for all areas of the campus including the Carrier Clinic Hospital, The East Mountain Youth Lodge, The East Mount School and the Blake Recovery Center in accordance with accepted medical practice, federal, state, and local regulations, and accrediting organizations. The primary focus of the program is to prevent nosocomial infections through surveillance, recommendation of preventive measures, and education of personnel, medical staff, students, and patients.
Responsibilities
A day in the life of a Manager of Infection Prevention and Control at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH (HMH) IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding, genetic information, refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available to an employer the results of a genetic test, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, national origin, nationality, ancestry, disability, marital status, liability for military service, or status as a protected veteran.
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Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) is a Mandatory Influenza Vaccination Facility
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2023
US News & World Report 2023
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2023
2023 & 2022 Magnet Designations
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2022
Newsweek 2022 Best Hospitals USA
Newsweek 2022 America’s Best Addiction Treatment Centers
Blake Recovery Center at Carrier Clinic - #2
2023
Diversity Inc. 2023
Top Hospital and Health Systems
2022
Becker’s Hospital Review 2022
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HMH CARRIER CLINIC INC Belle Mead, New Jersey
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- Requisition # 2025-159792
- ShiftDay
- StatusFull Time with Benefits
Our team members are the heart of what makes us better.
At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community.
Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.
The Manager of Infection Prevention and Control implements an Infection Prevention and Control and program for all areas of the campus including the Carrier Clinic Hospital, The East Mountain Youth Lodge, The East Mount School and the Blake Recovery Center in accordance with accepted medical practice, federal, state, and local regulations, and accrediting organizations. The primary focus of the program is to prevent nosocomial infections through surveillance, recommendation of preventive measures, and education of personnel, medical staff, students, and patients.
Responsibilities
A day in the life of a Manager of Infection Prevention and Control at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:
- Develops, implements, manages and evaluates the organizational infection prevention program.
- Conducts an annual risk assessment and develops an annual Infection Prevention plan based on population(s) served, services provided, and analysis of surveillance data.
- Conducts an annual risk assessment and develops an annual Infection Prevention plan based on population(s) served, services provided, and analysis of surveillance data.
- Develops initiatives and interventions to successfully meet Network and Hospital level infection prevention goals.
- Communicates infection prevention information and data to the Infection Control Committee, administrative/medical/nursing leadership and other committees as assigned.
- Analyzes and identifies any trends in infection prevention data and reports in an appropriate time frame.
- Participates and ensures team members round on units/departments to observe compliance with infection prevention policies/procedures and provide just in time coaching (e.g. Disinfection processes, hand hygiene and PPE).
- Assures 24/7 coverage of the department.
- May be required to work or be on call weekends and/or second shift based on department needs.
- Develops and provides timely, actionable feedback and reports to clinical, administrative and support staff on all Infection Prevention initiatives
- Oversees the surveillance for hospital-acquired infections and ensures compliance with CDCs NHSN definitions and CMS regulations for participation as well as reporting requirements to the State and local health departments. Manages the NHSN database for accuracy, analytics and reporting.
- Oversees documentation and reporting communicable diseases as defined by federal, state, and local levels.
- Evaluates and manages investigations of infection related outbreaks, implements appropriate control measures and monitors effectiveness of control measures.
- Develop, interpret, and assist with implementation and education of infection prevention policies and procedures.
- Reviews and maintains all department policies that relate to infection control annually.
- Maintains an updated knowledge of all infection prevention regulatory and accreditation standards per CMS, NJ DOH, Joint Commission, OSHA, CDC
- Oversees standards, practices and compliance involving sterilization, disinfection, construction and sanitation as they pertain to Infection Prevention.
- Oversees Infection Prevention and Control Construction Risk Assessments (ICRAs) for construction, renovation and maintenance projects and monitors compliance with infection prevention recommendations to reduce risk of communicable disease exposures to patients and TM's.
- Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
- Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, Microbiology, Epidemiology or a Healthcare related field.
- Must have sufficient knowledge of the unique aspects of this organization and understand the regulatory requirements for the Inpatient Hospital, the East Mountain Youth Lodge, a residential level of care for Adolescents, The East Mountain School, a private high school for adolescents with emotional, behavioral and psychiatric issues, and the Blake Recovery Center, a detox and rehabilitation center for adults with substance use disorders.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficient computer skills that may include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.
- Ability to implement evidence-based guidelines
- Expertise in data collection and analysis, report writing, and data presentation
- Program and project management
- Strong Leadership and Conflict resolution skills
- Demonstrated Analytical, Problem solving, and Collaboration skills
- Computer experience with multiple programs including Google application
- Certified Infection Control practitioner OR must complete CIC Certification within two (2) years of hire.
HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH (HMH) IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding, genetic information, refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available to an employer the results of a genetic test, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, national origin, nationality, ancestry, disability, marital status, liability for military service, or status as a protected veteran.
Our Network
Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) is a Mandatory Influenza Vaccination Facility
As a courtesy to assist you in your job search, we would like to send your resume to other areas of our Hackensack Meridian Health network who may have current openings that fit your skills and experience.
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Awards We’ve Received
2023
US News & World Report 2023
- HUMC - #1 Hospital in NJ & #5 in NY Metro Area
US News & World Report 2023
- Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital - #1 Children’s Hospital in NJ
US News & World Report 2023
- JSUMC - #6 Hospital in NJ
2023
2023 & 2022 Magnet Designations
for 9 HMH Institutions
2022
Newsweek 2022 Best Hospitals USA
- HUMC - #57
Newsweek 2022 America’s Best Addiction Treatment Centers
Blake Recovery Center at Carrier Clinic - #2
2023
Diversity Inc. 2023
Top Hospital and Health Systems
2022
Becker’s Hospital Review 2022
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