Under the general supervision of the Director of Nursing, investigates, analyzes, and records nosocomial infections in a State hospital or Long-Term Care Facility assists in the development and implementation of improved infection control measures; does other related duties as required. The incumbent will organize and execute the hospital's infections control programs, conducts IP surveillance to eliminate risk of infection, compiles clinical data and submits reports. The incumbent will review policy and recommend procedures based on findings. Acts in concert with the Quality Assurance department. Completes inspections and surveys and creates initiatives. The candidate must have experience in investigation or analyzing infections as primary focus. Preference with APIC certification.

NOTE: This position is covered by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Rule and Executive Order 283, requiring all employees to be fully vaccinated. To comply with that requirement, employees must provide proof of vaccination status. Please do not submit proof of vaccination at this time; instructions will be provided if an offer of employment results from this Vacancy Announcement.

Effective 9/1/11, NJ PL 70 (NJ First Act), requires all State employees to reside in New Jersey, unless exempted under the law, or current employees who live out-of-state and do not have a break-in service of more than 7 calendar days, as they are “grandfathered.” New employees or current employees who were not grandfathered and who live out-of-state have one year after the date of employment to relocate their residence to New Jersey or request an exemption. Current employees who reside in NJ must retain NJ residency, unless he/she obtains an exemption. Employees who fail to meet the residency requirements or obtain an exemption will be removed from employment.

EXPERIENCE: Three (3) years of experience in epidemiologic or infection detection and/or infection investigation and/or control work.

LICENSE: Registration as a professional nurse in the State of New Jersey.

Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.

About NJ Department of Health

New Jersey Department of Health Improving health through leadership and innovation The Department’s priority is improving population health by strengthening New Jersey’s health system. The Department’s five branches, Public Health Services, Health Systems, Integrated Health, Office of Population Health and the Office of Policy and Strategic Planning work collaboratively toward that goal. Population health focuses on keeping healthy New Jerseyans well, preventing those at risk from getting sick, and keeping those with chronic conditions from getting sicker. Population health promotes prevention, wellness and equity in all environments, resulting in a healthy New Jersey.

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