RN Infection Preventionist

Job in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, 07175, USA

Listing for: New Vista Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Full Time position
Listed on 2026-10-05

Job specializations:

Nursing
Infection Control, Healthcare Nursing, Clinical Nurse Specialist

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 90000 - 110000 USD Yearly USD 90000.00 110000.00 YEAR

POSITION SUMMARY:

The RN Infection Preventionist supports the translation of the nursing philosophy of the facility into nursing practice by participating in the planning, implementation and evaluation of the nursing care delivery system. In addition, he/she provides residents and personnel with established guidelines to follow in prevention and spread of contagious, infectious or communicable disease.

RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Establishes guidelines for prevention and spread of contagious, infectious or communicable disease;

Assists with monitoring for a sanitary environment for facility personnel, residents, and visitors;

Ensures that all infection control policies and procedures are implemented and followed;

Coordinates regular in-services on infection control practice at least quarterly;

SPECIFIC EDUCATIONAL/VOCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

The Infection Control Coordinator must be a graduate of an accredited School of Nursing with current registered nurse license by the NJ State Board of Nursing.

A minimum of three years full-time or equivalent clinical experience is required and a minimum of two years of clinical experience in Dialysis Center with one year in a management/administrative or supervisory capacity is preferred.

CBIC certification required.

Onboarding Bonus Offered JOB

SKILLS:

Must have thorough knowledge of nursing theory, techniques and practices.

Must have knowledge and understanding of basic nursing and infection control practice and procedures.

Must have reasonable working knowledge of principles of epidemiology and infectious diseases

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