Travel Nurse RN - Infection Control - $55 to $58 per hour in Novato, CA

We are seeking a knowledgeable and detail-oriented Employee Health & Infection Prevention Nurse to support workforce wellness, occupational health, and infection prevention initiatives within a healthcare setting. This role is responsible for promoting employee health and safety, monitoring infection control practices, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting prevention strategies that protect both staff and patients.

• Manage employee health programs including onboarding clearances, immunizations, TB screening, fit testing, and return-to-work processes.
• Maintain confidential employee health records and documentation.
• Coordinate post-exposure evaluations, follow-up care, and required reporting.
• Educate staff on workplace safety, wellness, and occupational health guidelines.
• Monitor compliance with required vaccinations, screenings, and health requirements.
• Collaborate with HR, leadership, and department managers regarding employee health matters.

• Conduct infection surveillance, data collection, trending, and reporting of healthcare-associated infections.
• Monitor adherence to infection prevention policies, hand hygiene, PPE use, and isolation protocols.
• Participate in outbreak investigations and implement corrective action plans.
• Educate staff on infection control standards, transmission prevention, and best practices.
• Assist with policy development and updates based on CDC, OSHA, CMS, and state regulations.
• Prepare reports for committees, leadership, and regulatory surveys.
• Support readiness for audits, inspections, and accreditation reviews.