Infection Preventionist

RWJBarnabas Health

Elizabeth, NJ

Req #: 0000209988
Category: Nursing
Status: Full-Time
Shift: Day
Facility: Trinitas Regional Medical Center
Department: Infection Control
Pay Range: $90,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year
Location:
235 Williamson Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07202
Job Title: Infection Preventionist
Location: WILLIAMSON STREET
Department Name: Infection Control
Req #: 0000209988
Status: Salaried
Shift: Day
Pay Range: $90,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year
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.
Trinitas Regional Medical Center is a full-service healthcare facility serving those living and working in Eastern and Central Union counties. The hospital was established in January 2000, following the consolidation of St. Elizabeth Hospital and Elizabeth General Medical Center. Our Elizabeth, NJ hospital operates on two major campuses. Trinitas Regional Medical Center has 554 beds and is proud to offer state-of-the-art medicine backed by compassion and competence. Together, our medical team offers the community the most advanced technological care in every area of medicine and surgery.
About This Role : Serves as the Infection Preventionist for all Trinitas Regional Medical Center sites. Responsibilities include: Identification and implementation of infection prevention goals and objectives of TRMC - Works in collaboration with medical and nursing teams and other stakeholders to develop a program that promotes sound and scientific infection prevention principles and practices - Develops policies governing control of infections and communicable diseases - Implements policies governing control of infections and communicable diseases - Conducts surveillance through identifying, reporting, investigating and controlling infections and communicable diseases - Supervises sterile processing functions.
Qualifications
Active New Jersey RN License preferred
BSN in Nursing and/or Biology, Medical Technology, or related field required
Current Certification preferred; Must sit for Preventionist exam within two (2) years & maintain certification thereafter
Previous Infection Control experinece required
Benefits and Perks: At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, social, and financial health.
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
Dental and Vision Insurance
Retirement Plans
Short & Long Term Disability
Life & Accidental Death Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Wellness Programs
Voluntary Benefits
Discounts through our partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!
RWJBarnabas Health is the premier healthcare destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering 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.
Trinitas Regional Medical Center is a full-service healthcare facility serving those living and working in Eastern and Central Union counties. The hospital was established in January 2000, following the consolidation of St. Elizabeth Hospital and Elizabeth General Medical Center. Our Elizabeth, NJ hospital operates on two major campuses. Trinitas Regional Medical Center has 554 beds and is proud to offer state-of-the-art medicine backed by compassion and competence. Together, our medical team offers the community the most advanced technological care in every area of medicine and surgery.
RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Posted 2025-08-27

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