INFECTION PREVENTIONIST II
Camden, New Jersey
Overview
At Cooper, our dedicated nurses are the foundation of our commitment to exceptional care. As South Jersey’s leading academic health system and only Level I Trauma Center, we deliver compassionate care across the care continuum. With a vast geographic reach encompassing urban and suburban settings, Cooper offers a diverse environment for professional nursing practice.
Success Profile
We’ve identified several INFECTION PREVENTIONIST II personality traits that best fit within our organizational infrastructure, company culture, and shared values. Are you a match?
- Achiever
- Adaptable
- Good Listener
- Helpful
- Results-driven
- Self-starter
Mission and Values
At Cooper University Health Care, we’ve built an environment where everyone is passionate about learning, healing, and service. Making this mission a reality means cultivating supportive, inspiration-focused conversations between our team members at every level. We’re proud of the purpose-driven culture our team shares, and the outcomes it produces for our patients.
Cooper University Health Care is a leading academic health system where our nurses work alongside some of the best clinicians in the world to treat unique and complex cases. At Cooper, we strive to support nurses to be the best through collaborative work environments, educational and professional development opportunities, as well as career advancement. If you’re looking to learn, grow, and further your nursing career, Cooper University Health Care is the right place for you. Join us today. Learn why there are nurses … and then there are Cooper nurses.
- Kathy Devine, DrNP, RN, NEA-BC
SVP / Chief Nursing Executive
Employee Voices
Benefits
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Retirement
Cooper University Health Care offers a 403(b) retirement plan administered by Fidelity Investments that enables team members to save and plan for retirement through pre-tax and post-tax (Roth) contributions. All new team members of Cooper University Health Care will have 3% of compensation automatically deducted from their pay each payroll period and directed to their account at Fidelity Investments. Deferral percentages can be changed with Fidelity at any time, once enrolled. A match contribution of 50% of the team member’s contributions up to 5% of annual salary is available once eligible.
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Medical/Dental
Cooper’s medical plans are provided by Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield. Each of the medical plans offers flexibility and freedom to use any Cooper or network provider in Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield’s PPO, Blue Card network. Each plan has a wide range of preferred providers and services that may have no out-of-pocket cost when using Cooper providers, depending on the plan chosen. Prescription drug coverage is included in each of Cooper’s medical plans. Dental benefits are provided through Delta Dental PPO plans and Sun Life DMO. Comprehensive vision coverage is offered through Eyemed.
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Tuition Assistance
Cooper University Health Care believes that ongoing education is important, both personally and professionally. Benefits eligible team members are able to take advantage of Tuition Assistance once 3 months of employment are completed. Cooper also provides annual assistance towards professional certifications and related organization memberships.
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Educational Partnerships
Cooper is proud to partner with world class educational institutions
- Atlantic Cape Community College
- Tomas Edison State University Bayada Scholars Program at Cooper
- Rutgers- Blackwood
- Camden County College
- Drexel University
- Gwynedd Mercy University
- Holy Family University
- Jefferson University
- La Salle University
- Our Lady of Lourdes School of Nursing
- Rowan College of Burlington County
- Rowan University
- Rowan College of South Jersey
- Rutgers Camden
- Rutgers New Brunswick
- Stockton University
- TCNJ
- Thomas Edison State University
- University of Pennsylvania
- Widener University
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Nursing Recognition and Excellence
We are always looking to highlight the amazing work of our team members. Through-out the year nurses are recognized through Daisy nomination, unit awards, and rounding recognitions. For those nominated by their leaders and peers Cooper holds Annual Nursing Excellence Awards for their clinical abilities, leadership, mentorship and commitment to upholding the Cooper mission: To serve, to heal, to educate.
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Professional Development
Cooper is committed to nurses' professional growth and development. A variety of classes and courses are offered for learning new content and skills focused specifically on current and future career goals. Cooper nurses are provided with the opportunities to become involved in precepting, mentorships, research, interprofessional education, Grand Rounds and presentations.
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Professional Governance
Professional Governance: Cooper nurses are encouraged to participate in our shared decision-making structure that gives them autonomy in defining and determining their practice. Professional governance allows for collaboration and communication across all levels of nursing to drive quality patient and workforce outcomes.
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Nursing Residency
Cooper's Nurse Residency Program provides a unique opportunity for our new-to-practice RNs to develop confidence in clinical decision-making skills, build a community with colleagues, and enhance their professional practice.
Responsibilities
INFECTION PREVENTIONIST II
Camden, NJJob ID 60895Job Type Full TimeShift DaySpecialty Nursing EducationAtCooper University Health Care, our commitment to providing extraordinary health care begins with our team. Our extraordinary professionals are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhanced access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies and research protocols. We have a commitment to our employees to provide competitive rates and compensation programs. Cooper offers full and part-time employees a comprehensive benefits program, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement. We also provide attractive working conditions and opportunities for career growth through professional development.
Discover why Cooper University Health Care is the employer of choice in South Jersey.
Short Description
Demonstrates competence in CDC NHSN Hospital acquired infection surveillance and Reporting requirements. Carries out collection, analysis, & reporting of data on infections. Serves as a knowledgeable source of TJC, OSHA and CDC recommendations for infection prevention Will provide routine education and orientation to associates regarding topics associated with infection prevention as requested to support the hospital-based infection prevention management team and to keep training and education Materials current. Provides consultation regarding infection control matters Demonstrates competence in sterilization and high level Disinfection procedures. Inspects inpatient areas as well as outpatient offices/clinics/facilities associated with Cooper for regulatory standards in infection prevention and related employee safety with the Participation in tracer activity as assigned. Reports all findings to the appropriate responsible entity. Works closely with the Director/Hospital Epidemiologist/Infection Prevention Committee to assist with the development of all infection prevention activities. Investigates clusters/outbreaks/increased rates of infections.
Assists with day to-day supervision of the Infection Prevention department and program.
Has significant prior experience in both infection prevention/control and a related field
(e.g. nursing, microbiology, epidemiology).
Demonstrates competence in CDC NHSN Hospital acquired infection surveillance and
Reporting requirements. Carries out collection, analysis, & reporting of data on infections.
Serves as a knowledgeable source of TJC, OSHA and CDC recommendations for infection prevention Will provide routine education and orientation to associates regarding topics associated with infection prevention as
requested to support the hospital-based infection prevention management team and to keep training and education
Materials current. Provides consultation regarding infection control matters
Demonstrates competence in sterilization and high level
Disinfection procedures.
Inspects inpatient areas as well as outpatient offices/clinics/facilities associated with
Cooper for regulatory standards in infection prevention and related employee safety with the
Participation in tracer activity as assigned. Reports all findings to the appropriate responsible entity.
Works closely with the Director/Hospital Epidemiologist/Infection Prevention Committee
to assist with the development of all infection prevention activities. Investigates clusters/outbreaks/increased rates of infections.
Investigates potential exposures to communicable diseases and communicates to all
with a need to know.
Reports designated diseases/data to NJDOH or other State agencies as required.
Applies Cooper core values.
Other duties as required
Experience Required
2 years in an acute care hospital and One year in Infection Prevention
Education Requirements
BSN (RN) , Medical Technologist (ASCP) or Bachelor’s in a healthcare related field. ( Advanced degree preferred, ie MPH, MD, NP, etc.)
License/Certification Requirements
Certified in Infection Prevention & Control (CIC) required
The New Jersey Pay Transparency Act requires disclosure of the pay range for this position.
A salary offer will vary based on the job role, candidate experience, qualifications, internal pay equity and market data.
Cooper University Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to equal employment opportunity for all team members. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, or any other status protected by law or regulation. To request reasonable accommodation, contact talent-acquisition@cooperhealth.edu