Req #: 0000214812

Category: Nursing

Status: Per Diem

Shift: Day

Facility: Monmouth Medical Center

Department: Infection Control

Pay Range: $38.81 - $48.86 per hour

Location:

300 Second Avenue, Long Branch, NJ 07740

Job Title: Coordinator RN

Location: Monmouth Medical Center

Department Name: Infection Control

Req #: 0000214812

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $38.81 - $48.86 per hour

Pay Transparency

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage 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

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a highly dedicated Coordinator for the Infection Control Department, at Monmouth Medical Center.

Monmouth Medical Center (MMC) is one of New Jersey's largest community teaching hospitals, where physicians and employees work as a team dedicated to academic and clinical excellence and comprehensive, compassionate patient care. As part of RWJ Barnabas Health, Monmouth Medical Center is a leader in designing unparalleled new ways for delivering health care.

For over 130 years, Monmouth Medical Center has been the leader in central New Jersey in providing the best in health care and the latest in medical technology to nearly 1 million residents that comprise its primary service area of Monmouth County, and portions of Ocean and Middlesex counties. Monmouth Medical Center is recognized as a Top Teaching Hospital by The Leapfrog Group, which is widely acknowledged and underscores the highest commitment to patient safety and quality. MMC is the only hospital in Monmouth and Ocean counties to receive an “A” Hospital Safety Score by The Leapfrog Group, the nation’s leading experts on patient safety, for six consecutive rating periods. We continue to lead the system in HCAHPS scores, and are looked to as a model for best practice in patient satisfaction.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor s Degree in Nursing or Medical Technology
• Experience in Infection Prevention and Control
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Proficient computer skills
  
  

Certifications And Licenses Required

• Certification by the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology preferred or commitment to attain certification after 2 years'
  
  

Scheduling Requirements

• Day shift, Per Diem
  
  

Essential Functions

• The Coordinator will be responsible for prevention of hospital-onset infections through promoting best practices/evidenced-based guidelines, and education of patients, staff and the community,
• Other responsibilities include surveillance, data collection, and public reporting,
• The Coordinator will be working closely with the clinical staff to promote patient safety,
• The Coordinator will report infection rates and statistics internally and externally to NHSN CDC and be responsible for working with the state and local health departments on prevention and reporting of communicable diseases to the NJDOH Communicable Disease Reporting System CDRSS,
• The Coordinator will perform audits to ensure compliance with regulatory and infection prevention requirements and assist clinical departments with survey readiness,
• The Coordinator participates in Environmental Rounds, prepares Infection Control Risk Assessments for all construction projects and works closely with the Safety, Facilities and Environmental Services Departments to help to facilitate a safe environment for patients, visitors and staff,
• The Coordinator is responsible for reporting identified safety issues such as hazardous environments (i,e damaged floors/walls/ceiling tiles/unsecured areas and medical errors, etc)
• Insure that [unit/department/division] is in compliance with all applicable policies, laws and regulations,
  
  

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

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer