Infection Preventionist (IP), Elizabeth, NJ, Full Time, Day

225 Williamson Street
Elizabeth, NJ

Job Title: Infection Preventionist

Location: WILLIAMSON STREET

Department Name: Infection Control

Req #: 48273

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.

Job Overview:

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:

  • Certified Infection Preventionist (IP)
    • BS in Nursing and/or Biology, Medical Technology, or related field required.
    • Two plus years experience as a Certified Infection Preventionist (IP)
    • Infection Control experience is preferred.
    • Current Certification preferred; must sit for the CIC exam within two (2) years & maintain thereafter
    • Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills

Scheduling Requirements :

  • 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Monday–Friday

Benefits and Perks :

At RWJBarnabas Health, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by our Total Wellbeing promise, our market-competitive offerings include comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing. These benefits and resources include, but are not limited to:

  • Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
  • Retirement Plans
  • Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
  • Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Disability and Life Insurance
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Student Loan Planning Support
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Wellness Programs
  • Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
  • Community and Volunteer Opportunities
  • Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and Verizon….and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health !

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier healthcare destination providing patient-centered facilities, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering best-in-class work experience for 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.

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 (e.g., Pet Insurance)
  • Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!


RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Posted 2026-01-10

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