RN Infection Preventionist Nurse

RN Infection Preventionist Nurse

Full Time | Day Shift working Monday - Friday

UMC has been certified A Great Place to Work for the 8th year in a row! 88% of our teammates say they feel they make a difference in the work that they do at UMC!

UMC is currently seeking an RN Infection Preventionist for our Bristol Glen Senior Care Community located in Newton, NJ. Bristol Glen, a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC), is thoughtfully designed to provide person directed care in a home-like environment to ensure exceptional care and quality of life for our residents.

Requirements for an RN Infection Preventionist:

• Current and valid RN license in New Jersey
• Certificate of completion of the CDC Nursing Home Infection prevention training (23 modules)
• C.I.C. certification (or willingness to obtain within 1 year of hire)
• MS Office and Outlook

Responsibilities for an RN Infection Preventionist:

• Oversight over all infection control and prevention related activities within the community. The responsibilities encompass compliance with regulatory agencies, CMS, OSHA, state regulations, outbreak investigation, and overall
  direction of the infection prevention and control program within the community.
• Assists with prevention of healthcare-acquired infections (HAIs) by isolating sources of infections and limiting their spread; systematically
  collects, analyzes and interprets health data in order to plan, implement, evaluate infection control practices.
• Responsible for screening, tracking, follow-up and recordkeeping of relevant health, safety and exposure data for all staff in compliance with all employment and regulatory standards.
• As a community resource, the IP also has routine interaction with outside individuals from public health disciplines who seek information, advice or provide guidance in solving problems related to the control of infection within the community.
• Responsible for the surveillance and reporting of nosocomial infections, investigation of infection or clusters of infections as warranted, microbiological monitoring of the healthcare environment.
• Provide education to associates aimed at heightening the awareness of nosocomial infections, advise on isolation techniques, and how to minimize infections among residents and minimize the spread of infections within the community.

About UMC:

• Our Mission is: Compassionately serving in community so that all are free to choose abundant life
• Certified A Great Place to Work for the last 8 years, we continue to grow and innovate to meet the needs of our residents while building upon our rich history of over 115-years of dedication to the communities we serve. Over 84% of our teammates say they feel good about the ways UMC contributes to the community!
• According to the 2025 Great Place to Work Survey, 87% of our teammates:
  • Feel their work has special meaning: this is not "just a job"
  • Feel their workplace is physically SAFE!
• We offer 4 Full-Service Communities, 5 Affordable Housing Communities and HomeWorks throughout the State of NJ, offering a variety of options from Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Long Term Care, Short Term Rehab, home care and more!
• Our company culture at UMC is built on our values of Compassion, Respect, Stewardship and Service.

Benefits offered by UMC for our Teammates:

• Employer-subsidized Medical and Dental Coverage (eligible at 30-hours per week)
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Program with Employer Match
• Daily Overtime Available for Eligible Positions
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Assistance, Professional Development and E-Learning
• Employee Discount Program
• Generous Paid Time Off Program
• Group Life Insurance (No Cost to YOU!)
• 9 Paid Holidays/Premium Pay when working holidays
• Free uniform itemsadditional uniform allowances
• Immediate Payon-demand access to earned pay!
• Additional great benefits like Vision coverage, Health Savings Account, Voluntary Life Insuranceso much more!

UMC is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other status protected by laws and regulations.