What are the responsibilities and job description for the Infection Preventionist & Staff Educator NURSE (RN) position at Lutheran Social Ministries of New Jersey?
My work has special meaning, it's not just a job.'"At Cranes Mill we feel like a part of this big family, co workers treat each other with respect. I look forward to going to work and taking care of my patients.. its a home away from home.""People are very friendly to get along with.""Warm and inviting ""What makes it a great place to work at is the team, a core group of good people makes all the difference. A team that has good intentions for one and all. And is willing to go the extra mile that makes all the difference. Examples if there is an emergency ( Power outage, loss of water), all hands are on deck willing to help. If were hosting an event for the residents everyone chips in to make it a success."Those are real statements from real employees at Cranes Mill.We hope you feel the same way once you experience what it is like to work here.....
- Making a Difference
- Teamwork
- Compassion
- Encouragement
- These are few of words that describes our Culture. Apply today and learn more!We have a new opportunity for a full-time Infection Control Preventionist and Staff Educator at our 5 star CCRC in West Caldwell! This position offers a full range of benefits and a competitive salary!General ResponsibilitiesPrimary responsibility for the development, implementation and administration of organization-wide systems for the prevention and control of infections as well as maintaining compliance with accrediting, licensing, and governing agency expectations related to infection prevention and control program. She / he assesses the educational needs of the staff and develops and implements training programs to meet those needs.Basic QualificationsEducation / Training / Certifications : BSN with current RN license. MSN or MPH preferred.Association for Practitioners in Infection Control (APIC) training course, Infection Preventionist training or equivalent is required.Previous experience in teaching, curriculum development and instruction design is desired.Certification in Infection Control (CIC) is preferred.Skill(s) : Effective communication skills, basic computer skills.Experience : Minimum of five years clinical experience in a hospital or long-term care setting or disease surveillance experience in a public health setting.We care about our team members and the people we serve, so we made the decision to require all employees to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19. Only candidates that are vaccinated or willing to be vaccinated should apply.LSMNJ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Learn More
