Job Description

 

If you are a dedicated nurse seeking an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of patients, we invite you to join our team. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits package, opportunities for professional growth, and a supportive work environment.

Apply now to be part of our dynamic healthcare team.

Interrelationships: All physicians, employees, management staff, engineering staff, safety committee, Performance Improvement Committee.

Essential Job Duties:

• · Responsible for performing surveillance activities as directed by the Infection Control Committee
• · Reports to local public health department and regulatory agencies as required.
• · Responsible for ongoing review and revision of all IPC policies and protocols.
• · Provides routine and special education on IPC related topics as needed.
• · Performs inspection rounds on all areas of areas under license.
• · Prepares summary infection prevention and control data for various committees and performance improvement (PI) teams.
• · Participates in assigned committees.
• Ø Performance Improvement:
• Ø Information Management
• Ø Safety/Infection prevention & Control
• Ø Regulatory Compliance
• Ø Quality Service Standards
• Education Requirements:
• 1. Licensed graduate of an accredited school of nursing, BSN preferred.
• Experience Requirements:
• 1. 2 years of clinical nursing experience in acute care, critical care, or long-term care experience
• 2. 6 months experience in infection prevention with participated in IPC basic training coarse for IPC within six months of hire.
• 3. CIC: Certification in Infection Control.
• Essential Skills:
• 1. Knowledge of epidemiological principles and infectious disease, as well as sterilization, sanitation and disinfection practices.
• 2. Knowledgeable of current patient care practices.
• 3. Knowledgeable of adult education principles
• 4. Data analysis skills and use of statistical tools
• 5. Computer literacy

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $153,426.00 - $205,374.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Infectious Disease

Physical setting:

• Inpatient
• Long term care
• Rehabilitation center

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

• Differential pay

License/Certification:

• California RN license license (Required)
• Certification in Infection Prevention & Control (Required)

Work Location: In person

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