At Virtua Health, we exist for one reason – to better serve you. That means being here for you in all the moments that matter, striving each day to connect you to the care you need. Whether that's wellness and prevention, experienced specialists, life-changing care, or something in-between – we are your partner in health devoted to building a healthier community. If you live or work in South Jersey, exceptional care is all around. Our medical and surgical experts are among the best in the country. We assembled more than 14,000 colleagues, including over 2,850 skilled and compassionate doctors, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners equipped with the latest technologies, treatments, and techniques to provide exceptional care close to home. A Magnet-recognized health system ranked by U.S. News and World Report, we've received multiple awards for quality, safety, and outstanding work environment.In addition to five hospitals, seven emergency departments, seven urgent care centers, and more than 280 other locations (https://www.virtua.org/locations) , we're committed to the well-being of the community. That means bringing life-changing resources and health services directly into our communities through our Eat Well food access program (https://www.virtua.org/about/eat-well) , telehealth, home health, rehabilitation, mobile screenings, paramedic programs, and convenient online scheduling. We're also affiliated with Penn Medicine for cancer and neurosciences, and the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia for pediatrics.

　　Employment Type:

　　Employee

　　Employment Classification:

　　Per Diem

　　Time Type:

　　Part time

　　Work Shift:

　　1st Shift (United States of America)

　　Total Weekly Hours:

　　Location:

　　Lippincott - 303 Lippincott Drive

　　Marlton, NJ

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　　Job Information:

　　Job Summary:

　　The Infection Prevention Practitioner will collaborate with the Infection Prevention team and follow the Virtua Infection Prevention Plan at the local level, supporting an effective hospital-wide infection control program. This includes enforcement of standard precautions, hospital-acquired infection surveillance, specific environmental monitoring, outbreak management, regulatory compliance, and educational programs designed to inform and instruct hospital employees in safe patient care practices. Infection Prevention Practitioner serves as a consultant to physicians, staff, patients, families, and the community.

　　Position Responsibilities:

　　Works closely with Quality, Epidemiology, and Infection Prevention teams.

　　Collaborates with the Infection Prevention teams to ensure systematic implementation of policies, procedures, and improvement initiatives. This includes educational programs to inform, and instruct hospital leaders, physicians, and staff in safe patient care practices.

　　Serves as a content expert. Interprets and maintains current knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations and makes recommendations regarding prevention and control of communicable diseases within health care facilities.

　　Supports Quality Improvement initiatives and communicates concerns appropriately.

　　Collaborates with the Quality team to provide education for all levels of staff as well as to members of the community.

　　Responsible for the monitoring of standard and isolation precautions, hospital-acquired infection surveillance, specific environmental monitoring, regulatory compliance, and educational programs

　　Runs reports in EPIC, review laboratory results and reports data in NHSN.

　　Conducts collection of data for submission to the New Jersey Department of Health & Senior Services and all other regulatory reporting agencies and databases.

　　Works in coordination with Environmental Services, Engineering, Construction and Facilities staff and contractors to assure construction safety, participates in and advises in the completion of hospital ICRA .

　　Position Qualifications Required / Experience Required:At least 2 years experience in Infection Prevention.Current membership in APIC (Association of Professionals in IC) preferred.Strong leadership skills, demonstrated ability in infection prevention concepts and practices.Required Education:Current NJ RN license or Medical Technologist educated in Infection Prevention.Training/Certifications/Licensure:CIC preferred.

　　Be Well, Get Well and Stay Well

　　That's our mission.

　　We’re dedicated to offering the best quality care through our extensive range of services and facilities.

　　Our doctors, clinical practitioners, and administrative staff are a respectful, caring team of professionals committed to providing world-class quality healthcare.

　　We continually work to be your premier choice of health and wellness in South New Jersey.