Manager

Job Title: Manager

Location: Newark Beth Israel Medical Ctr

Department Name: Infection Control

Req #: 0000243858

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $123,081.30 - $160,878.07 per year

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview:

The Manager supports the efforts of the Infection Prevention & Control Department.The Infection Prevention Manager is responsible for the identification and implementation of infection prevention goals and objectives of Infection Prevention Plan of the hospital in compliance with all applicable policies, laws and regulations.

Qualification

• Minimum Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, Public Health, or related field required, or equivalent experience
• Certification in Infection Prevention CIC required
• 5 to 10 years clinical experience in an acute care facility, and/or two years of experience in Infection Control
• Supervisory experience desirable
• Knowledgeable of OSHA, APIC and CDC regulations and guidelines,
• Must be knowledgeable of infection prevention and control principles, practices, and procedures as evidenced by certification

Scheduling Requirements (non-exempt positions):

• Full-Time
• Day
• 37.5 HR Work Week

Essential Functions:

• The Manager works in collaboration with the medical and nursing teams, and other stakeholders to develop a program that promotes sound and scientific infection prevention principles and practices,
• Develops policies governing control of infections and communicable diseases,
• Implements policies governing control of infections and communicable diseases,
• Conducts surveillance through identifying, reporting, investigating and controlling infections and communicable diseases,
• Supervises sterile processing functions,
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• Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities
• The Infection Prevention Managers supports the oversight of the infection prevention program,
• The IP Manger ensures that the infection prevention plan of the hospital is in compliance with all applicable policies, laws and regulations,
• The IP Manager coordinates under the direction of the VP of Quality, Safety and Experience and the chairman of Infectious Disease to ensure compliance with the hospitals infection prevention program,

• Coordinates hospital wide infection prevention activities related to the strategic initiatives and departmental goals
• Supports the functions of the infection prevention committee including the annual risk assessment, development of the annual infection prevention plan and annual appraisal,

• Ensures the Infection Prevention staff are trained in hospital epidemiology principles and responsible for the surveillance, analysis, and reporting of nosocomial infections,

• Supports the development of policies and procedures to ensure rigorous infection control standards that meet the Joint Commission, OSHA, New Jersey Department of Health, and Center for Disease Control requirements
• Supports ongoing activities related to the publicly reported CDC National healthcare Safety Network and assists in the implementation of performance improvement initiatives to improve patient care,

• Provides ongoing formal hospital wide education regarding infection prevention practices and issues,
• Collaborates with Employee Health and all hospital departments regarding exposure to communicable diseases and coordinates the reporting to regulatory agencies for patients and employees as required,

• Collaborates with Employee Health to develop annual influenza immunization campaign,

• Demonstrates the ability to respond positively to changing circumstances, actively decisively and taking effective actions
• Coaches, mentors and provides continuing education and support to staff to facilitate professional growth
• Pursues ongoing professional growth and development

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to supports our employees' physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey-whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer