Overview Join our team as a day shift, PRN per diem, Quality & Patient Safety Infection Control Preventionist (RN) in Westwood, NJ. Why Join Us? Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being. People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for. Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care. Get to Know Your Team: 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. 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.