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DESCRIPTION

Program management and leadership

• Supports the manager with the day-to-day operations of the Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) department.
• Assists with infection prevention initiatives, surveillance, education, and regulatory compliance for designated areas of the organization.
• Contributes to the development, implementation, and evaluation of the annual infection prevention plan and program to ensure alignment with organizational goals and priorities.
• Mentors, coaches, and supervises infection preventionists and other staff as delegated.
• Collaborates with IP manager and other hospital leaders to implement evidence-based infection control practices.
• Manages specific projects or focus areas as assigned.
• Assumes full managerial responsibilities during the manager's absence, including leading the infection prevention team, liaising with hospital leadership, and managing outbreak responses.
• Provides input and feedback on employee performance evaluations to support team member growth.
• Participates in the interview process and offer informed recommendations to help ensure candidates are a good fit for the team's dynamics and organizational culture.
• Supports and assists with the disciplinary process, ensuring adherence to organizational policies.
• Oversees and directs team members in daily operations and project implementation.
• Provides guidance to and supports other hospital departments and administration in infection prevention initiatives and requirements in the manager's absence.
• In manager's absence, maintains 24-hour accountability to address issues raised by team members and providers, is on-call, and is designated as essential personnel critical to the continuity of healthcare operations, ensuring timely infection control guidance and rapid response to potential infection risks, even during emergencies or staffing shortages. Surveillance and reporting
• Guides surveillance activities for multi-drug-resistant organisms (MDROs) and healthcare-associated infections (HAIs).
• Implements infection prevention protocols and ensures compliance.
• Ensures the accuracy and timeliness of data reporting to regulatory bodies like the National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) and local and state health departments.
• Assists with the statistical analysis of infection data to identify trends and evaluate the effectiveness of the infection prevention program.
• Participates in outbreak investigations and report findings to the director, hospital leadership, and local health officials. Policy, compliance, and education
• Develops and revises infection prevention policies and action plans.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local infection control regulations, including standards from organizations like The Joint Commission (TJC) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
• Provides education and consultation to hospital personnel on infection prevention practices and protocols.
• Advises on infection control requirements during renovation or construction projects.
• Conduct environmental rounds to monitor adherence to infection control standards.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Bachelor's degree is required, with a master's degree in a related field often preferred. Relevant fields include nursing, public health, microbiology, and healthcare administration.

Experience:

A minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in infection prevention or nursing, preferably within an acute care hospital or hospital system.

Certification:

Certification in Infection Control (CIC).

Licensure:

For roles requiring a nursing degree, a valid state license in nursing is necessary.

Skills:

Strong communication, leadership, project management, and data analysis skills are essential. Experience with surveillance systems and a solid understanding of regulatory requirements are also crucial.

ABOUT US

At Atlantic Health, our promise to our communities is; Anyone who enters one of our facilities will receive the highest quality care delivered at the right time, at the right place, and at the right cost. This commitment is also echoed in the respect, development and opportunities we give to our more than 22,000 team members. Headquarters in Morristown, New Jersey, we are one of the leading non-profit health care systems in the nation. Our facilities and sites of care include: Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJ Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center, Summit, NJ Atlantic Health Newton Medical Center, Newton, NJ Atlantic Health Chilton Medical Center, Pompton Plains, NJ Atlantic Health Hackettstown Medical Center, Hackettstown, NJ Atlantic Health Goryeb Children's Hospital, Morristown, NJ Atlantic Health CentraState Healthcare System, Freehold, NJ Atlantic Medical Group Atlantic Visiting Nurse Atlantic Mobile Health Atlantic Rehabilitation We have more than 900 community-based healthcare providers affiliated through Atlantic Medical Group. We have received awards and recognition for the services we have provided to our patients, team members and communities. Below are just a few of our accolades: Chosen for 17 years by Fortune as one of the magazine's "100 Best Companies to Work For." Atlantic Health Morristown and Atlantic Health Overlook Named by Newsweek as two of the "World's Best Hospitals" in 2026. Atlantic Health Morristown and Atlantic Health Overlook ranked within the top three hospitals in New Jersey by U.S. News & World Report's 2025-2026 Best Hospital rankings. Atlantic Health scored four "A" grades by The Leapfrog Group in its Fall 2025 Hospital Safety Grades, performance measures reflecting errors, accidents, injuries and injections, as well as systems hospitals have in place to prevent harm. Atlantic Health Morristown and Atlantic Health Overlook are New Jersey's only hospitals to be named among America's 50 Best hospitals by Healthgrades in 2026. Named by Becker's Healthcare as one of the "165 Top Places to Work in Healthcare - 2026. Atlantic Health Morristown, Atlantic Health Overlook, Atlantic Health Chilton and Atlantic Health Newton all Forbes Top Hospitals for 2026. Named by Newsweek as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Inclusion & Diversity 2025. Atlantic Health rated

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Digital Health Most Wired. Morristown Medical Center is a nationally-recognized leader in cardiology and heart surgery, orthopedics, gynecology, geriatrics, gastroenterology and GI surgery, pulmonology and lung surgery, and urology. We are the only hospital in New Jersey named one of America's '50 Best Hospitals' for six consecutive years by Healthgrades and one of the World's Best Hospitals by Newsweek. We were included on Becker's Healthcare 2020 list of "100 Great Hospitals in America". In addition, Leapfrog recognized us with an "A" hospital safety grade - its highest - twelve consecutive times, and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services awarded us again with its highest five-start rating in 2020. Morristown Medical Center is a Magnet Hospital for Excellence in Nursing Service, the highest level of recognition achievable from the American Nurses Credentialing Center for facilities that provide acute care services. Our nonprofit hospital was also designated a Level I Regional Trauma Center by the American College of Surgeons and a Level II by the State of NJ. Atlantic Health offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members. Offerings vary based on role level (Team Member, Director, Executive). Below is a general summary, with role-specific enhancements highlighted: Team Member Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members) Life & AD&D Insurance. Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement) 403(b)

Retirement Plan:

Employer match, additional non-elective contribution PTO & Paid Sick Leave Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave Backup and On-Site Childcare Well-Being Rewards Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance ____________________________________________

Note:

In Compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Act (effective Sunday, June 1, 2025), all job postings will include the hourly wage or salary (or a range), as well as this summary of benefits. Final compensation and benefit eligibility may vary by role and employment status and will be confirmed at the time of offer.

EEO STATEMENT

Atlantic Health, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status.