Infection Prevention and Control Nurse

Infection Prevention and Control Nurse at ScionHealth summary:

The Infection Prevention and Control Nurse is responsible for implementing effective hospital-wide infection control programs and managing the health of medically complex patients. This role involves consultation with medical staff and the oversight of employee health programs in compliance with regulatory standards. A Bachelor's degree in nursing is required, along with relevant clinical experience and preferred certifications. Description $38.55 - $60.23 / hour ScionHealth

is committed to a culture of service excellence as demonstrated by our employees' adherence to the service excellence principles of Pride, Teamwork, Compassion, Integrity, Respect, Fun, Professionalism, and Responsibility.

As our most acute level of care, our specialty hospitals offer the same

critical care

patients receive in a traditional

hospital

or

intensive care unit

, but for an extended recovery period. Our

clinicians

play a vital role in the recovery process for

chronic, critically ill and medically complex patients. As an

Infection Control - Employee Health Nurse / RN

you will:

Consult with physicians, managers, and staff for the management of infectious and/or immune-suppressed patients. Implements an effective hospital-wide infection control program in keeping with Centers for Disease Control (CDC), JCAHO, and other regulatory agencies. Directs all functions of the Employee Health program. Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in nursing or healthcare related field. Master's degree in clinical specialty preferred. Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may substitute for education requirements. Current State RN license required. ICP or related certification preferred. Minimum of 1 year clinical experience in medical-surgical or critical care nursing. Experience in Infection Control with basic knowledge of the principles of epidemiology and inctions, diseases, sterilization, sanitation, and disinfection practice preferred. Experience in handling employee health preferred. Keywords:

Infection Control, Nurse, Healthcare, Employee Health, Clinical Experience, Epidemiology, Critical Care, Infectious Diseases, Health Compliance, Patient Care