What are the responsibilities and job description for the Infection Prevention Nurse position at Preferred Care at Cumberland?
- Overview* We are seeking a dedicated Infection Preventionist to join our team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in preventing and controlling infections within our healthcare facility.
- Develop and implement infection prevention policies and procedures
- Conduct regular infection control risk assessments
- Monitor compliance with infection prevention protocols
- Investigate and report infections within the facility
- Educate staff on infection control measures
- Collaborate with healthcare providers to ensure best practices are followed
- Certification in Infection Control (CIC) preferred
- Experience in public health, infectious disease care, or occupational health
- Strong data management skills for tracking and analyzing infection data
- Knowledge of acute care, hospital settings, microbiology, and medical terminology
- Understanding of critical care and physiology
Job Type: Full-time
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $29.96 - $36.08 per hour
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Monday to Friday
- On call
- Weekends as needed
- Bridgeton, NJ 08302 (Required)
- Bridgeton, NJ 08302: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Salary : $30 - $36