RN Infection Preventionist

Eklego is proud to be leading the RN Infection Preventionist search for Bristol Glen, a United Methodist Communities Campus in Newton, NJ
. Come be a part of their mission of Compassionately serving in community so that all are free to choose abundant life.

Certified as A Great Place to Work for the last 6 years, UMC continues to grow and innovate to meet the needs of their residents while building upon their rich history of over 115‑years of dedication to the communities they serve.

• Oversight over all infection control and prevention related activities within the community. The responsibilities encompass compliance with regulatory agencies, CMS, OSHA, state regulations, outbreak investigation, and overall direction of the infection prevention and control program within the community.
• Assists with prevention of healthcare‑acquired infections (HAIs) by isolating sources of infections and limiting their spread; systematically collects, analyzes and interprets health data in order to plan, implement, evaluate infection control practices.
• Responsible for screening, tracking, follow‑up and recordkeeping of relevant health, safety and exposure data for all staff in compliance with all employment and regulatory standards.
• As a community resource, the IP also has routine interaction with outside individuals from public health disciplines who seek information, advice or provide guidance in solving problems related to the control of infection within the community.
• Responsible for the surveillance and reporting of nosocomial infections, investigation of infection or clusters of infections as warranted, microbiological monitoring of the healthcare environment.
• Provide education to associates aimed at heightening the awareness of nosocomial infections, advise on isolation techniques, and how to minimize infections among residents and minimize the spread of infections within the community.

• Current and valid RN license in New Jersey
• Certificate of completion of the CDC Nursing Home Infection prevention training (23 modules)
• C.I.C. certification (or willingness to obtain within 1 year of hire)
• MS Office and Outlook

Offering competitive Benefits including medical, dental, PTO and retirement savings program.

As the RN Infection Preventionist you are highly sought after, and you have many options. Here's what to expect with Eklego:

• We'll take the time to learn about your background, your goals, and your needs
• Direct employment with our Senior Care partners. We are partnered with several choice providers of Senior Care. This gives you a one‑stop, simple solution to a choice of employers and positions.
• Our clients rely on our expertise and trust Eklego to bring talent like YOU because we're ALL better together

We are an equal opportunity employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status, including genetic information.