Infection Control Manager
Company: CarePoint Health Management Associates
Location: Jersey City
Posted on: January 24, 2023
Job Description:
CarePoint Health is one of New Jerseys leading health care
systems comprised of three long-standing and highly-regarded
hospitals Christ Hospital in Jersey City, Hoboken University
Medical Center and Bayonne Medical Center. CarePoint united three
area hospitals to provide 360-degree-coordinated care by
integrating the medical facilities and physician networks
associated with these institutions. With over 4,500 employees,
CarePoint is the largest private employer in Hudson County, New
Jersey and each year provides care to over 300,000
individuals.CarePoint prides itself on its patient-focused approach
to care delivery, with an emphasis on preventative medicine, health
education, and disease management. Leveraging its vast network of
physicians and healthcare experts, CarePoint is quickly becoming
recognized as a leader in the broader healthcare landscape as it
pioneers creative solutions to address urgent population health
needs.This position under the direction of the infection control
committee is responsible for the effective direction, management
and operation of the infection prevention and control program,
including education of hospital personnel and consultation with the
organization, CDC, and the county and state health departments.The
responsibilities encompass compliance with The Joint Commission
(TJC) standards, CMS, OSHA, and state regulations, outbreak
investigation, and overall direction of the infection prevention
and control program.The successful candidate will be able to:
- Develops and implements facility-wide infection prevention and
control measures to protect patients, staff and visitors.
- Conducts rounds, discussing and monitoring infection control
practices with staff; collects infection data from departments,
maintaining records for each case; trains staff on implementation
of infection control practices and investigates known or suspected
sources of infections in order to determine the source and ensure
control.
- Provides information to hospital committees and department
managers to formulate changes in the policies, procedures and/or
processes which could reduce the spread of infection.
- Interacts with physicians, nurses, department managers,
supervisors, and occupational health and other
professional/non-professional staff members to provide resource
information, resolve infection control problems, and identify new
opportunities to improve service and reduce costs
- Develops and enforces effectual policies and procedures for the
department and hospital that ensures compliance with JC, OSHA, CDC,
CMS and other county, state, and federal regulatory agencies
- Directs and assists in preparing reports and statistical data
for the infection control committee, medical staff committees,
medical executive committee and the facility's administration and
other committees as needed. Responsible for CDRSS, NHSN and other
data collection and entry.
- Develops and coordinates the infection prevention and control
program throughout the facility. Implements the program by
formulating, establishing, and evaluating policies and procedures
relating to patient care infection control measures throughout the
facility. Performs an annual risk assessment and evaluation of the
existing Infection Control Plan and develops action plans from the
prior year activities
- Makes recommendations regarding construction, renovation,
environmental rounds, and assures compliance with national and/or
professional standards.Full time day shift
- BSN or Bachelors degree in related field with education in
nursing, infection control microbiology, public health ore related
field (required); Masters in nursing, infection control,
microbiology, public health or related field (preferred).
- Minimum of 8+ years of progressive experience in Infection
Prevention required.
- 5+ years operational/supervisory experience in acute care
facility preferred.
- Valid NJ RN License
- Certification in Infection Control (CIC), or obtained within 2
years of employment, CDC/APIC issued education in Surveillance,
Prevention, and Control of Health Care Associated Infections or
similar education required.
- Strong business acumen and ability to pick up concepts
quickly.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Hands-on experience with Meditech a plus! Competitive pay
Medical, dental, and vision insurance 401k with Company match
Generous paid time off Paid Holidays Tuition Reimbursement
Advancement and career development opportunitiesCovid-19 and
Influenza Vaccinations are a requirement for employment at
CarePoint Health. If you are not currently vaccinated you will be
required to receive the vaccination prior to hire date if you are
offered employment, unless you request and receive an approved
medical or religious exemption from CarePoint.CarePoint Health is
an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the
workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, color, national origin, gender,
age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status,
marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.iCIMS
Requisition ID: 2022-5905 Street: 176 Palisades Avenue
Keywords: CarePoint Health Management Associates, Jersey City , Infection Control Manager, Executive , Jersey City, New Jersey
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