CERTIFIED INFECTION CONTROL NURSING CONSULTANT

Code: 08088 State Competitive Range: P29 (FY2027) Work week 40: FLSA coveredOvertime table (4A:3, Appx. A)

Salary: $95,955.4 - $141,386.2/year FY2027 schedule (last updated 2026-07-27)

Official job specification

The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator. Source: the official specification page at NJ CSC.

Definition

Under the general supervision of the Director of Nursing at a State Hospital or Long-Term Care facility, performs more complex and/or takes lead over infection control tasks related to provider, consumer, nursing, long term institutional, professional staff, and medical care; reviews and recommends actions on policy matters; acts as a specialist advisor; does other related duties as required.

Examples of work

• Gathering and analyzing infection data to make evidence-based decisions.
• Evaluates data to evaluate and oversee efficiency and productivity of infection control operations within the facility.
• Takes lead over the development of quality management infection control policies and conducts infection control reviews. Isolating and treating infected individuals to contain the spread of infectious diseases.
• Monitors compliance with federal, state, and professional guidelines, rules, and regulations.
• Collaborating with government agencies such as the Centre for Diseases Control and Prevention (CDC)C to ensure that infection control practices are implemented and enforced.
• Reviews and updates infection control policy, procedure, and resource materials and informs staff of changes in local, State, and federal guidelines.
• Disseminates information and provides training on new or revised infection control protocols.
• Ensures compliance with established infection control standards and policies.
• Provides technical assistance on methods to improve the delivery of infection control services within the facility.
• Participates as a member of task forces and work groups involving infection control practices.
• Educates health professionals and other staff on infection prevention protocols to facilitate emergency preparedness.
• Assisting with the development of action plans in case of a community or hospital outbreak to minimize the potentially devastating impact.
• Prepares and/or revises infection control procedures, standards, assessment forms, and criteria for professional staff.
• Takes lead over the development and implementation of orientation for new professional staff.
• Plans, organizes, and administers annual vaccine programs for individuals and employees; administers vaccines; and ensures individuals and staff are up to date on immunizations.
• Performs and/or ensures that pre-employment screenings and health assessments are completed.
• Disseminates information to professional staff regarding infection control standards of practice.
• Develops and maintains current policy and procedure manuals.
• Provides consultation and assistance in the resolution of infection control issues, problems or complaints.
• Makes daily rounds of nursing units for the purpose of case finding and supervision of isolation techniques.
• Evaluates and maintains records of infections among patients/personnel.
• Coordinates with public health departments, other government and regulatory agencies on reporting, investigation, and prevention of infectious diseases.
• Acts as the infection control liaison between all hospital departments and medical services, the infection control committee, and hospital administration.
• Maintains close communications with supervisory personnel concerning infection problems and epidemiological hazards.
• Conducts and/or oversees environmental surveillance rounds; and periodically rounds treatment units for the purpose of case findings and supervision of isolation techniques.
• Identifies areas which need special monitoring programs and initiates/maintains these programs so that infection hazards will be eradicated.
• Compiles clinical data and actively assists in research studies related to infection control.
• Reviews microbiological data on a daily basis and advises appropriate personnel regarding significant findings.
• Takes lead over medical personnel in identifying carriers, tracing possible sources of infection, and preventing the transmission of diseases.
• Develops and conducts education programs for hospital personnel to improve knowledge and practice of infection control and epidemiology.
• Prepares clear, technically sound, accurate, and informative reports on epidemiologic and infection matters.
• Attends seminars, workshops, and educational programs related to infection control.
• Maintains essential records, reports, and files.
• Will be required to learn how to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.

Education

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Nursing or related health field supplemented by a Master's degree with a major course of study in any field of Nursing.

Experience

Six (6) years of experience in epidemiologic or infection detection and/or infection investigation and/or control work

License

Current registration as a Professional Nurse in the State of New Jersey.

Certification (CIC) from the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC).

Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

• Knowledge of the laws of New Jersey and CDC and rules, regulations, policies, and procedures applicable to the Infection Control.
• Knowledge of the federal regulations governing nursing and allied programs in long-term care after a period of training.
• Knowledge of the current practices in long-term care and infection control service delivery.
• Knowledge of the techniques used to monitor and evaluate compliance.
• Knowledge of the epidemiologic or infection detection/control methods.
• Knowledge of the epidemiological study procedures and their application.
• Knowledge of the statistical evaluation methods and their application.
• Knowledge of the virus diseases and virologic testing procedures.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with other departments and agencies.
• Ability to participate in the development of quality management procedures.
• Ability to conduct research in long term care, matters and issues.
• Ability to analyze, review, and evaluate data.
• Ability to plan, develop, participate in, and conduct epidemiologic surveys and other studies.
• Ability to plan, organize, and administer annual vaccine programs for individuals and employees; administer vaccines; and ensure individuals and staff are up to date on immunizations.
• Ability to prepare clear, technically sound, accurate, and informative reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with associates, physicians, hospital administrators, pathologists, and patients.
• Ability to use epidemiological study procedures and statistical evaluation methods.
• Ability to prepare detailed correspondence.
• Ability to read and interpret laws, rules, and regulations and apply them to specific situations.
• Ability to provide technical assistance regarding infection control services.
• Ability to provide consultation and assistance in the resolution of infection control issues and problems.
• Ability to conduct on-site facility monitoring and determine compliance with regulations.
• Ability to maintain essential records, reports, and files.
• Ability to learn how to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
• Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
• Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible if they can perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.

Note

The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.