Infection Control Coordinator- The Manor

Overview

The Manor Health & Rehabilitation Center is a 123 bed sub-acute and long-term care skilled nursing facility. The Manor offers comprehensive short-term rehabilitation and long-term skilled nursing services for adults ages 18 and older. In addition to providing award-winning care, we are committed to helping patients and residents achieve their maximum potential for independence, comfort, and quality of life.

 

Awards and Accreditations:

The Manor has been named one of the Best Nursing Homes by U.S. News & World Report, a nationally recognized magazine that routinely evaluates and rates health care providers across the country. The Manor earned this designation by demonstrating the appropriate use of key services and consistent performance in national quality measures. The Manor has also received the highest overall quality rating – five stars – from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Five-Star Quality Rating System. Only the top 10 percent of nursing homes in the country are eligible to earn this honor. Lastly, the Manor consistently scores high for patient and resident satisfaction compared with similar facilities, according to Holleran scores.

The Manor is seeking an Infection Control Coordinator to oversee the facility's Infection Control program.

Responsibilities

• Acts as resource to hospital personnel and community regarding infection control issues.
• Counsels individuals having HIV testing and/or HIV disease.
• Maintains records and prepares reports related to infection control data.
• Develops and conducts in-service education programs, in conjunction with staff development, on subjects pertinent to infection control policies.
• Reports all required data to local and state authorities in a timely manner.
• Informs Infection Control Committee members of pertinent problems in their areas and assists in the management and follow-up on these problems.
• Develops and circulates minutes of the Infection Control Committee Meetings as facilitator of this committee.
• Performs epidemiologic investigations of all significant infection problems and makes appropriate recommendations to staff and physicians.
• Prepares and interprets all hospital infection control policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with OSHA, state, local and Joint Commission infection control regulations.
• Coordinates, implements, educates and oversees hospital wide infection control program.
• Maintains close communication with the employee health department regarding infection control related issues.

Qualifications

• Completion of LPN Program or Bachelor's degree required. 
• A minimum of three years of experience as a clinical nurse.
• Current NJ RN or LPN license required. 
• CDC Nursing Home Infection Preventionist Training (Long-Term Care Infection Prevention Certification) required.
• Certified Infection Control (CIC) certification preferred. 
• HIV/AIDS certified counselor preferred.
• Knowledge of basic microbiology required.
• Familiarity with NJDOH, DEP, EPA and Joint Commission regulations required.
• Strong professional, organizational, and interpersonal skills to effectively relate with all members of the healthcare team.

About Us

CentraState Healthcare System, in partnership with Atlantic Health System, is a fully accredited, not-for-profit, community-based health system dedicated to providing comprehensive health services in central New Jersey. Beyond offering a wide range of advanced diagnostic and treatment options, CentraState is committed to being a valuable health partner, focusing on disease prevention, promoting healthy behaviors, and helping individuals of all ages live well.

 

Located in Freehold, CentraState includes a 284-bed acute-care hospital, a dynamic health and wellness campus, two award-winning senior living communities, a charitable foundation, and convenient satellite health pavilions. These pavilions offer primary care, specialty physician practices, and access to outpatient services such as lab work and physical therapy.

 

CentraState is proud to be among the less than two percent of hospitals nationwide to earn Magnet® designation for nursing excellence five times. Additionally, it has been recognized as a Great Place to Work-Certified™ Company by Great Place to Work® for four consecutive years.

 

Joining CentraState means becoming part of a pioneering healthcare facility committed to high-quality, patient-focused care. We invite you to make a difference in our community and advance your career with us. We support our employees with work/life balance initiatives, tuition assistance, career advancement opportunities, and more.

 

Discover why our employees love their jobs and being part of the CentraState family!

 

CentraState Health System offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members.

 

What We Offer:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (30 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
• 401(a) Retirement Plan with employer contribution
• PTO
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Well-Being Rewards
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fertility Coverage, Healthy Pregnancy Program
• Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
• Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance
• Growth Opportunity and Workforce Development Initiatives
• Continuing Education / Onsite Training
• A warm, welcoming company culture based upon mutual respect and a collaborative goal of providing excellent patient care
• Concierge Services with Work & Family Benefits
• Magnet recognized healthcare facility

Compensation Range: $93,600 - $159,120 annually

 

The compensation above reflects the established range from CentraState Healthcare System (CSHS) for this position at the time the job was posted. CSHS considers many factors to determine compensation, including education, experience, skills, licenses, certification, and training.  As such, team member compensation may fall outside this range. 

 

Additionally, the compensation range reflects base salary and does not include extra shift rates or incentives tied to quality, productivity, etc., as applicable.

 

The benefits outlined also reflect CSHS’ policy at the time of posting.  Benefits as are made available to other similarly situated team members of CSHS, although participation is at all times in accordance with and subject to the eligibility and other provisions of such plans and programs. CSHS may modify its benefits plans or programs at any time.

 

CSHS is proud to comply with all pay equity and pay transparency laws.