
Manager, Infection Prevention, Full Time Days, 8am - 5pm, Atlantic Health, Morristown Medical Center
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The Manager, Infection Prevention leads Atlantic Health’s organization-wide infection prevention and control program, overseeing surveillance, regulatory compliance, education, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement. The role manages departmental staff and budget, collaborates with clinical teams and public health partners, and contributes infection prevention expertise to construction planning and product selection. A bachelor’s degree in nursing, CIC certification, and current New Jersey RN licensure are required; a master’s degree is preferred.
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Principal Accountabilities:
- Strategic Leadership &Program Oversight (20%). Leads the organization-wide IPC program in alignment with strategic objectives. Translates vision into actionable plan sand measurable outcomes. Collaborates with internal departments and public health partners to implement IPC initiatives that promote system-wide safety and
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Team Competency &Education (10%). Ensures team member competence by delivering targeted education and in-services across departments and patient populations based on clinical outcomes and requests. Mentors team members to identify and close practice gaps, fostering a high-performance culture.
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Regulatory Compliance &Risk Mitigation (15%). Ensures compliance with applicable regulations (OSHA, TJC, CMS) and best practices.
Conducts audits and provides consultation on disinfection, sterilization, and product use per manufacturers' instructions. Develops and implements action plans to mitigate infection risks and maintain regulatory readiness.
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Surveillance &Data-Driven Action (15%). Leads surveillance efforts using technology to monitor infection trends and patterns. Demonstrates advanced expertise in NHSN surveillance methodologies, reporting requirements, and data interpretation to drive infection prevention strategies. Collaborates with infectious disease partners and occupational health teams on exposure management and emergency communication.
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Performance Management &Continuous Improvement (10%). Implements systems for regular performance feedback and annual evaluations. Aligns individual and departmental goals with organizational priorities. Promotes a culture of learning, accountability, and continuous improvement through coaching and development.
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Cross-Functional Collaboration & Public Health Engagement (10%). Collaborates with local, state, and federal health agencies and community organizations to enhance IPC outcomes. Supports business case development for IPC initiatives, ensuring fiscal responsibility and sustainable improvements. Influences clinical practice through behavior change strategies and organization-wide partnerships.
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Construction & Value Analysis (10%). Develops Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRAs) for construction projects and contributes IPC expertise to facility design and renovation planning. Partners with key stakeholders to evaluate and select infection prevention products, technologies, and equipment that align with
organizational goals and evidence-based practices.
- Budget &Resource Management (5%). Develops and maintains the IPC operating budget. Monitors departmental expenses and ensures adherence to financial
targets. Identifies cost-saving strategies while enhancing operational effectiveness.
- Personnel Management &Talent Development (5%). Manages departmental staff performance, onboarding, and ongoing training. Conducts performance evaluations and supports professional growth and succession planning. Fosters an inclusive and high-performing team culture through mentoring and leadership development.
Required:
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Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required.
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Masters in Nursing, Public Health Healthcare Administration or related field preferred.
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Minimum 3 years infection prevention, ideally in acute care or hospital systems.
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Certification in Infection Control (CIC) from the Certification Board of Infection and epidemiology (CBIC) required.
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Current RN Licensure in the State of New Jersey.
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Proficient in the use of all Microsoft Office applications.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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Strong organization skills and ability to multitask various responsibilities.
At Atlantic Health, our promise to our communities is; Anyone who enters one of our facilities will receive the highest quality care delivered at the right time, at the right place, and at the right cost. This commitment is also echoed in the respect, development and opportunities we give to our more than 22,000 team members. Headquarters in Morristown, New Jersey, we are one of the leading non-profit health care systems in the nation. Our facilities and sites of care include:
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Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJ
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Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center, Summit, NJ
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Atlantic Health Newton Medical Center, Newton, NJ
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Atlantic Health Chilton Medical Center, Pompton Plains, NJ
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Atlantic Health Hackettstown Medical Center, Hackettstown, NJ
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Atlantic Health Goryeb Children's Hospital, Morristown, NJ
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Atlantic Health CentraState Healthcare System, Freehold, NJ
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Atlantic Medical Group
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Atlantic Visiting Nurse
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Atlantic Mobile Health
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Atlantic Rehabilitation
We have more than 900 community-based healthcare providers affiliated through Atlantic Medical Group.
We have received awards and recognition for the services we have provided to our patients, team members and communities. Below are just a few of our accolades:
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Chosen for 17 years by Fortune as one of the magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For."
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Atlantic Health Morristown and Atlantic Health Overlook Named by Newsweek as two of the “World’s Best Hospitals” in 2026.
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Atlantic Health Morristown and Atlantic Health Overlook ranked within the top three hospitals in New Jersey by U.S. News & World Report’s 2025-2026 Best Hospital rankings.
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Atlantic Health scored four “A” grades by The Leapfrog Group in its Fall 2025 Hospital Safety Grades, performance measures reflecting errors, accidents, injuries and injections, as well as systems hospitals have in place to prevent harm.
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Atlantic Health Morristown and Atlantic Health Overlook are New Jersey's only hospitals to be named among America's 50 Best hospitals by Healthgrades in 2026.
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Named by Becker's Healthcare as one of the "165 Top Places to Work in Healthcare – 2026.
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Atlantic Health Morristown, Atlantic Health Overlook, Atlantic Health Chilton and Atlantic Health Newton all Forbes Top Hospitals for 2026.
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Named by Newsweek as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Inclusion & Diversity 2025.
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Atlantic Health rated LEVEL 9 - 2025 CHIME Digital Health Most Wired.
Morristown Medical Center is a nationally-recognized leader in cardiology and heart surgery, orthopedics, gynecology, geriatrics, gastroenterology and GI surgery, pulmonology and lung surgery, and urology.
We are the only hospital in New Jersey named one of America's '50 Best Hospitals' for six consecutive years by Healthgrades and one of the World's Best Hospitals by Newsweek. We were included on Becker's Healthcare 2020 list of "100 Great Hospitals in America". In addition, Leapfrog recognized us with an "A" hospital safety grade - its highest - twelve consecutive times, and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services awarded us again with its highest five-start rating in 2020.
Morristown Medical Center is a Magnet Hospital for Excellence in Nursing Service, the highest level of recognition achievable from the American Nurses Credentialing Center for facilities that provide acute care services. Our nonprofit hospital was also designated a Level I Regional Trauma Center by the American College of Surgeons and a Level II by the State of NJ.
Atlantic Health offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members. Offerings vary based on role level (Team Member, Director, Executive). Below is a general summary, with role-specific enhancements highlighted:
Team Member Benefits
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Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
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Life & AD&D Insurance.
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Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
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403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution
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PTO & Paid Sick Leave
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Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising
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Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave
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Backup and On-Site Childcare
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Well-Being Rewards
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program
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Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
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Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance
Note: In Compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Act (effective Sunday, June 1, 2025), all job postings will include the hourly wage or salary (or a range), as well as this summary of benefits. Final compensation and benefit eligibility may vary by role and employment status and will be confirmed at the time of offer.
EEO STATEMENT
Atlantic Health, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status.
How this job compares
Set against the 28,883 open Nurse jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 12, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- New Jersey median$92–118K/yr96 salary ranges
- New Jersey median$33–42/hr415 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 682 open Nurse jobs in New Jersey and 28,883 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in New Jersey
- Hackensack Meridian Health99 open
- Atlantic Health System (this employer)85 open
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- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience — more than three in four Nurse postings that state a minimum ask for (median 1 year, across 12,072 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 3,099 of the 28,883 open Nurse jobs (11%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Pay, requirements and demand for Nurse jobs
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