Infection Prevention Practitioner (RN), Full Time Days, 8a - 4p, Atlantic Health, Morristown Medical Center

Job description

Responsible for leading the development, implementation, and coordination of infection control policies, procedures, and activities.
Principal Accountabilities:
• Implements Infection Prevention (IP) measures under the guidance of the IP manager.
• Surveys, collects, analyzes and manages data.
• Analyzes problem areas and determines solutions.
• Partners with bed management for appropriate patient placement and must have the ability to identify the appropriate isolation precautions for various disease entities.
• Reports to the CDC, State and Local health department.
• Serves as an active member of the Infection Prevention Committee and other hospital- based committees.
• Provides education as it relates to infection prevention for all levels of employees/medical staff, patients/families, and visitors.
• Collaborates with all members of the health care team with a focus on promoting evidenced based care within a healing culture for the patient population served and their families.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required:
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing or related field.
• Licensure for Registered Nurse.

Preferred:
1. 2 years of experience in Acute Care, Infection Prevention or relevant area.