Director Infection Control

Job Title: Director

Location: Monmouth Medical Center

Department: Infection Control

Req #:

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Salary Range: $156,000.00 - $210,000.00 annually

Pay Transparency:

This reflects the expected annual salary range for this role if employed in New Jersey.

The final compensation for the selected candidate will be influenced by various factors, including educational qualifications, skills, and professional experience.

Job Overview:

The Director will be responsible for planning, organizing, coordinating, and overseeing daily infection control activities for both inpatient and outpatient settings, catering to patients of all ages. This role involves collaboration with other technical and professional staff to share insights and resolve interdisciplinary challenges. The Director will prepare reports and statistics in accordance with regulatory requirements, organizational directives, and on an as-needed basis. Additionally, the role includes facilitating the Infection Control Committee, maintaining relevant statistical data, and serving as a resource for individuals, department heads, and committees. The Director will also identify educational needs related to Infection Control and implement necessary programs, while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Responsibilities also include reporting safety concerns such as hazardous environments and medical errors, ensuring that the department adheres to all applicable policies, laws, and regulations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing is required; a Master's degree is preferred.
• Three to five years of experience in the healthcare sector.
• Leadership experience is essential.
• One to three years of experience in Infection Control.
• Certification in Infection Control is mandatory.
• Must be a graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current RN licensure with the New Jersey Board of Nursing is required.

Scheduling Requirements:

• Shift: Day
• Full Time

Essential Functions:

• Exhibits professional behavior in accordance with ethical standards.
• Regularly develops statistical reports and plans to ensure safety during construction projects, collaborating with relevant parties to create Infection Control Risk Assessments.
• Conducts daily surveillance of patient and staff situations that may lead to infections, implementing measures to mitigate risks.
• Sets annual goals and objectives while evaluating the Infection Control Program.
• Identifies educational needs and conducts training sessions to address them, supporting the activities of the Infection Control Committee.

Benefits and Perks:

At our organization, employees are central to our mission. Guided by our Total Wellbeing promise, we offer a competitive range of benefits and resources aimed at supporting the physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing of our staff. These benefits include, but are not limited to:

• Paid Time Off, including vacation, holidays, and sick leave.
• Retirement Plans.
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance.
• Dental and Vision Insurance.
• Disability and Life Insurance.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Support for Student Loan Planning.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Wellness Programs.
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance).
• Community and Volunteer Opportunities.
• Discounts through various partners.
• …and more!

Why Join Us?

Our organization stands as a leading healthcare provider, committed to delivering patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine with compassion and equity. We value the opportunity to foster healthier communities, one individual and one community at a time. As the foremost academic health system in the region, we are dedicated to advancing innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research, addressing both clinical and social determinants of health.