RN-Infection Prevention Practitioner - Infection Prevention - Full Time - 8 Hour - Days

Job Description:The RN - The Infection Prevention Practitioner coordinates the Infection Prevention Program activities by providing surveillance, education, and expert consultative services relative to the prevention, detection, identification and control of infectious / communicable diseases and healthcare associated Infections (HAIs) within the hospital and or the physician network.

Education:

• Bachelor of Science - Nursing - Required or Equivalent or related field - Required

• Completion of CDPH-HAI - California Department of Public Health (Healthcare Associated Infections) - Preferred

Experience:

• 3 years Nursing - Acute Care - Required

• 1 year Healthcare - Infection Prevention - Required or Comparable education considered in lieu of experience

• 1 year Healthcare - Epidemiology/Public Health - Required or Comparable education considered in lieu of experience

• Continuous Improvement - Process Improvement - Required

• Infection Prevention Surveillance and Reporting Databases - Preferred

Certifications/Licensures:

• RN Registered Nursing - California Board of Nursing - Required

• CIC Certification in Infection Control - Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology - Preferred or Must be Obtained within 2 years of hire

Skills:

• Epidemiological principles and statistical methods relevant to infection prevention and infectious disease process.

• Basic principles of general, clinical and environmental microbiology.

• The cause and prevention of communicable diseases; preventing/controlling the transmission of infectious agents.

• Principles used in sterilization, disinfection and sanitation in a healthcare facility.

• Teaching and learning principles necessary for developing, implementing and evaluating education programs related to infection prevention.

• Identification and intervention/implementation of strategies for performance improvement projects in areas focused on improving patient safety and infection prevention and containment.

• Must be able to maintain effective working relationships with a wide variety of individuals.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presentation skills with large audiences.

• Knowledge of principles of change management.

• Understanding of accreditation and regulatory requirements related to infection prevention, including The Joint Commission (TJC), California Title 22, and the Center for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS), etc.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, Outlook and Power Point).

• Ability to apply statistical methods, pay close attention to detail and present accurate data and reports.

• A high degree of organizational skills, ability to set priorities, manage multiple demands and the ability to complete tasks under strict time lines is required.

• Ability to work as a collaborative leader within an interdisciplinary team.

• Consistent demonstration of professional growth within the Infection Prevention specialty.

Work Shift:08.0 - 08:00 - 16:30 No Waive (United States of America)

Pay Range:

$72.66 - $99.00HourlyScheduled Weekly Hours:40