Infection Prevention Nurse

Emp Type: 8 weeks

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Shift Notes: Days: 8 Hrs

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Weekend Requirements & On Call Requirements: -

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Job Description:

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The Infection Prevention Coordinator (IPC) is a professional who works independently and collaboratively with the Infection Prevention Manager (IPM) and the Medical Director of Infectious Disease Medicine / Hospital Epidemiology to provide service line support to the organization.

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Acts as a resource for department, administration, medical staff, and hospital personnel in areas related to Infection Prevention.

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As an infection prevention expert this position will serve as an infection control officer, in partnership with the Epidemiologist/Medical Director of Infectious Disease, according to the CMS and TJC standards.

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Ensures that projects and activities of the hospital are in accordance with the Infection Prevention Plan, TJC Regulations, Title XXII, and Hospital Policy.

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Participates in all aspects of the Infection Prevention Program including surveillance, monitoring, prevention, and education on infection prevention processes within both client Hospitals, Health at Home and Cancer Center to facilitate opportunities to improve patient care.

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Submits reports and reviews in a complete, final and timely manner.

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Applies supervisory experience to recognize when to escalate problems to the IPM but otherwise uses excellent judgment in dealing with daily issues as they arise.

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The IPC is able work to work independently utilizing a high level of initiative, judgment and critical thinking skills and collaboratively using good team and communication skills.

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Education:

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1. Education: Bachelor's degree in nursing. Master's degree preferred.

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2. Licensure/Certification: Current RN licensure in the State of CA. Infection Control Certification preferred and must be obtained within 18 months of hire. Ability to travel between facility and work sites with access to an operating vehicle with at least minimal coverage auto insurance. Current California driver's license.

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3. Experience: Minimum of 5 years' acute care experience and prefer at least 6 months' experience in acute care infection prevention. Working knowledge of health care practices, data management, patient care equipment and products.

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4. Skills: Excellent oral, written, communication, leadership, problem solving and analytical skills. Ability to lead and manage multiple projects simultaneously. Ability to lead and coach teams and mentor individuals. Must be well organized, be able to set priorities, work independently and be an effective team member. Proficient with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook. Strong knowledge of infection prevention and epidemiology, TJC, Cal-OSHA, CMS standards. Course completion of APIC EPI 101 within 12 months of hire.

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5. Interpersonal Skills: The Facility is a set of value-based behaviors that are to be consistently demonstrated and role modeled by all employees that work at facility. The Facility principles consist of Caring, Communication, Collaboration, and Competence.

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6. Standards of Performance: Demonstrate performance by adhering to established policies and procedures and exhibiting the defined characteristics associated with attendance and punctuality.

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7. Physical Effort: Attendance is an essential function of the job. The physical demands described in the Job Task Analysis are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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8. Hours of Work: Normally eight-hour days but hours will vary according to work demands and project requirements; will require on-call support. Occasional attendance at evening meetings.

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Certifications & Licenses:

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California driver's license

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RN licensure in the State of CA