Infection Control Practitioner Cooper University Hospital

Infection Control Practitioner

Cooper University Hospital, Camden, NJ

 

Cooper University Hospital is a leading provider of comprehensive health services in southern New Jersey and the Delaware Valley. A Level I Trauma Center providing tertiary care for adults and pediatrics, with 540 beds and more than 550 physicians in over 75 specialties, and offering a full range of services. Centers of Excellence include Cancer, Cardiology, Critical Care, Orthopedics and Trauma. As the clinical campus of the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey – Robert Wood Johnson Medical School at Camden, the Cooper Health System is an academic medical center with the mission of being committed to excellence in education, research and delivery of the highest quality clinical services, leading to superior customer satisfaction and a healthier community. Cooper has been voted a best place to work. The Hospital is in a growth mode, including building a new 10-floor pavilion, and contributes to the revitalization of Camden.

 

The Department of Infection Control serves the entire hospital and over 80 outpatient facilities. Department structure includes: Director of Infection Control, 2 full-time Practitioners, 1 part-time Practitioner that covers the outpatient facilities, and 1 Secretary. The department participates in National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN). Current goals include increased compliance with Standard Precautions, and decrease in HAI’s.

 

Reporting to the Director of Infection Control, the Practitioner is responsible for providing surveillance, reporting statistics, preparing programs, investigating outbreaks, and performing consultations. Innovation and/or research in performance improvement is strongly encouraged.

 

The ideal candidate for this position will have at least 5 years of experience in Acute Care. The Practitioner will be a team player and collaborator, with proven ability to establish and maintain excellent working relationships. The Practitioner will be a facilitator of change, with strong problem solving skills. Excellent communication is necessary, verbal and written. Also needed are: ability to interpret and prepare analysis documents, and experience participating in performance improvement activities. RN or BS, MT required. Must be Certified in Infection Control.

 

Bowen & Briggs, Inc. is conducting the search. If you are aware of an exceptional Infection Control Practitioner who may be interested in learning more about this opportunity, please contact us in confidence.

 

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