Director Infection Prevention - Full Time

The Director of Infection Prevention provides strategic leadership and day‑to‑day guidance for AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center’s Infection Prevention Program. This role oversees surveillance, policy development, education, and crisis response while ensuring accurate reporting to NHSN and meeting all regulatory and public reporting requirements. The Director mentors the IP team, collaborates with the Corporate Director of Patient Safety, and drives improvement initiatives to protect patients, staff, and visitors from healthcare‑associated infections.

• Oversee identification, surveillance, and reporting of healthcare‑associated infections (HAIs) and serve as the facility’s NHSN administrator.
• Develop, recommend, and implement infection control policies, procedures, and protocols aligned with best practices and regulatory standards.
• Coordinate and lead infection prevention improvement projects and special initiatives across all AtlantiCare campuses.
• Provide mentorship, training, and certification support to IP team members and other healthcare staff.
• Manage coverage and staffing for infection control activities, including construction rounds and on‑call emergency response.
• Lead crisis management efforts, including rapid response to emerging pathogens and communicable disease outbreaks.
• Collaborate with the Corporate Director of Patient Safety to develop the annual infection prevention plan and conduct risk assessments.
• Ensure timely and accurate regulatory reporting of infection‑related metrics and mandatory public disclosures.
• Analyze infection data, generate reports, and present findings to senior leadership to drive safety priorities.
• Maintain expertise in microbiology, multidrug‑resistant organisms, and emerging clinical technologies.

• Master’s degree in a health‑related field (e.g., Nursing, Microbiology, Public Health, Medical Technology).
• Current Certification in Infection Control (CIC) from the Certification Board in Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology.
• Fellowship status with the Association for Professionals in Infection Prevention and Control (FAPIC) preferred.
• If a registered nurse, active RN licensure in the State of New Jersey.
• Minimum 7 years of infection prevention experience, including at least 2 years in program planning and implementation.
• Demonstrated knowledge of microbiology and current multidrug‑resistant pathogens.
• Proficiency with clinical applications and computer spreadsheet software; ability to become fully proficient within 30‑60 days.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to be on‑call for emergencies and critical communicable disease test results.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work in a hospital environment with occasional lifting (up to 20 lb).