Infection Preventionist

Position Summary
The Infection Preventionist provides medical direction to the Infection Prevention Programs by taking a leadership role in promoting programs and processes that reduce the risk of acquiring and transmitting infections among patients, physicians, employees, and visitors. The Infection Preventionist creates and environment for innovation and success of the Infection Prevention Program and in accordance with the objectives and policies of the Medical Staff Bylaws, Accreditation Agencies, Infection Control Committees, and the hospital system.

Qualifications
• Valid New Jersey State RN License and/or Microbiology Technician
• Bachelor's Degree preferred
• 2 years of experience in Infection Control preferred
• Computer proficiency
• BLS certification through the American Heart Association

Preferred
• APIC CIC

Salary Range - $36.28 - $46.50 hourly (Based on experience)

Additional information
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company's rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
• Shore Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, orientation or expression; marital status, domestic partnership status, civil union status, pregnancy, race, creed, ancestry, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, genetic information, or veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law.