Overview Join our team as a day shift, PRN per diem, Quality & Patient Safety Infection Control Preventionist (RN) in Westwood, NJ. Fulfilling your purpose begins here: People First, Always. Here’s how we take care of our people: Medical, vision, dental health insurance, health savings account / flexible spending, competitive pay, paid time off, 401k retirement plan with company match, employee assistance program and more. Your team is bigger than your department: Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center is a 128-bed, full-service, acute-care community hospital with a new emergency department, a state-of-the-art maternity center, a women's imaging center, and an ICU. We believe healthcare is a team sport and every player has something to contribute. We show compassion, celebrate differences and treat one another with respect. Responsibilities The Infection Preventionist plays a vital role in preventing healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) by limiting the spread of transmission and unprotected exposure to pathogens in order to ensure a safe environment for patients, employees, and visitors. Qualifications Job Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Medical Technology, Microbiology, or Public Health. 1+ years’ experience in hands-on Infection Control. Certification in Infection Control (CIC). Membership in APIC (Association of Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology) within 1 year of hire. Ability to apply basic mathematical skills such as fractions, percentages, and rates to practical situations.