Infection Control Nurse

Green Hill Senior Living & Rehabilitation in West Orange, NJ is seeking a qualified candidate to join our team in the role of Infection Preventionist.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay commensurate with experience
• Excellent Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• 401(k), Flexible Spending Account, & Other Elective Benefits Available
• Paid Time Off (PTO) for Full-Time Employees
• Career Growth Opportunities

What You'll Do

• Plan, implement, direct, and coordinate the healthcare center’s Infection Prevention and Control Program.
• Conduct compliance audits; provide supervision and training as necessary.
• Implement action plans to resolve areas of deficient practice.
• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly infection control rounds and accurately record findings.
• Collect and analyze infection surveillance information for patients and employees.
• Ensure transmission-based precautions are initiated, implemented, and communicated effectively with the interdisciplinary team.
• Coordinate and manage vaccine programs for patients and employees.
• Conduct, attend, and participate in orientation, training, and in-service programs.
• Perform other duties as required to provide exceptional care to each resident.

What You Need

• Active unencumbered licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in New Jersey preferred.
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) may be considered based on experience.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities with strong focus on teamwork and collaboration.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Highly organized and detail oriented.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• This is a salaried/exempt position.

If you're looking to join an outstanding team of professionals where every day you can make a sincere difference in someone's life, we're looking for you!