INFECTION PREVENTION COORDINATOR

1 month ago


San Diego CA USA, United States Rady Children's Hospital San Diego Full time
JOB SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Director, this position is responsible for components of the Infection Control Program. This position is very independent and deals with sensitive, confidential and regulatory information on a daily basis. Key responsibilities include: maintaining knowledge base of current infection prevention and control information and regulatory compliance requirements. Participation in strategic planning and consultation to ensure identification and implementation of infection control goals, standards and objectives. Participates in preparation for accreditation and other regulatory review. Serves as content expert/consultant on infection control issues. Evaluates and monitors staff and physician compliance with Infection Control Policies and Procedures. Follows up with education, training and development of policies and procedures as needed. Reports non-compliance to management or physician leadership.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's Degreee

California RN License

At least 4 years in an acute care hospital with 2 years in infection control

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to multitask

Good understanding of statistics

Excellent computer skills to include Excel and PowerPoint

Infection Conrol Certification (preferred on hire) - required within 3 years in the position

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Master's Degree

5 years of experience

Licensed Medical Doctor

Healthcare Environmental Management

CIC

Clinical Lab Scientist in Microbiology

The expected hiring range for this position is $52.95 to $72.81

Rady Children's Hospital is committed to compensation that is externally competitive and internally equitable. We demonstrate this commitment by conducting regular market reviews to remain competitive with organizations of similar size in the nonprofit, healthcare sector. The range listed above does not represent the full salary range for the position but is the expected hiring range for qualified candidates. Compensation decisions consider a variety of factors including experience, education, licensure, unique skillsets, organizational need, and internal equity. This posting will remain open from the date posted until the hiring manager has determined there is a sufficient applicant pool or until the position is filled.

EOE including disability/vet

  • San Diego, United States Rady Children's Hospital Full time

    JOB SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Director, this position is responsible for components of the Infection Control Program. This position is very independent and deals with sensitive, confidential and regulatory information on a daily basis. Key responsibilities include: maintaining knowledge base of current infection prevention and control information...


  • Santa Barbara, CA, United States Buena Vista Care Center Full time

    Infection Prevention Nurse-IPSign-on Bonus: RN:$5,000/LVN:$4,000!Position Summary:The Infection Control directs managerial functions of planning, organizing, coordinating, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating the Infection Control Program. The IP has the authority to take necessary steps to prevent and control the acquisition and transmission of...


  • Santa Barbara, CA, United States Buena Vista Care Center Full time

    Infection Prevention Nurse-IPSign-on Bonus: RN:$5,000/LVN:$4,000!Position Summary:The Infection Control directs managerial functions of planning, organizing, coordinating, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating the Infection Control Program. The IP has the authority to take necessary steps to prevent and control the acquisition and transmission of...


  • San Rafael, United States Pine Ridge Care Center Full time

    Pine Ridge Care Center - Provides employee orientation, training and counseling as outlined in our infection prevention and control and employee health programs. Ensure that residents with known communicable or infrectious diseases are placed on appropriate transmission based precautions. Make rounds with physicians and other healthcare practitioners as...


  • Walnut Creek, CA, United States Kaiser Permanente Full time

    Job Summary: Coordinates quality, accreditation, regulatory and licensing (AR&L), patient safety and risk management activities for the medical center. Provides clinical, educational, consulting, and coordinating support to assigned areas. Uses nurses licensure as a substantial amount of scientific knowledge or technical skill for indirect patient care...


  • San Diego, United States Bella Vista Health Center Full time

    **LVN for Infection Control / Preventionist Assistant** Bella Vista Health Center, a privately owned skilled nursing facility, is seeking an LVN Infection Control / Preventionist position assistant. Certification not necessary but experience is a must. As the Infection Control / Preventionist you will work under the direction of the RN Infection...


  • San Ramon, United States San Ramon Regional Medical Center Full time

    San Ramon Regional Medical Center began serving residents of the San Ramon Valley and its surrounding communities in 1990. Located on a hillside overlooking the valley, we are a 123-bed, acute-care hospital, primary stroke center, and a cardiac heart surgery hospital. San Ramon Regional Medical Center provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services....


  • San Jose, United States San Jose Healthcare & Wellness Center Full time

    **Infection Control Coordinator Principal Responsibilities**: **CLINICAL** - Ensures resident/patient care meets Federal, State and Company standards. - Promotes and maintains infection control guidelines and standards. **Infection Control Coordinator ADMINISTRATIVE** - Coordinates and conducts infection control activities. - Provides essential information...


  • San Diego, United States County of San Diego Full time

    **Excellent Opportunity** **County of San Diego** **PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE COORDINATOR** **_ Future Salary Increase:_** **_ ** July 2024 - 3.25% increase to base pay _**_(2.75% Across-the-Board + 0.50% Market Inc.)_** **THIS POSITION IS ELIGIBLE FOR APPOINTMENT AT STEP 1, **$71,780.80** ANNUALLY. COUNTY EMPLOYEES ARE SUBJECT TO THE COUNTY PROMOTIONAL...

  • Travel Nurse

    3 weeks ago


    San Luis Obispo, CA, United States PHP Full time

    PHP is seeking a travel nurse RN Infection Control for a travel nursing job in San Luis Obispo, California. Infection Control ~ Shift: 8 hours, days ~ Employment Type: Travel ~ Perks: PHP benefits: Weekly pay, Health insurance, Vision insurance, Dental insurance PHP benefits: Weekly pay, Health insurance, Vision insurance, Dental insurance The...


  • , CA, United States HCT Healthcare Transformation Full time

    HCT is seeking an experienced Infection Preventionist for an immediate need at a 500+ bed hospital in southern California. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:providing day-to-day monitoring, identifying, reporting, investigating, and controlling infections and communicable diseases,monitoring hospital-wide surveillance, andcollecting and...


  • San Diego, United States US Commander, Navy Installations Full time

    **Duties**: **Training Facilitation duties comprise 60% of incumbent's time and include but are not limited to**: - Establishes prevention activities at the command and unit level, to include determining goals, objectives, measures of performance, and effectiveness, assessments, and milestones. - Work with command leadership and Command Resilience Teams...


  • Mineral Wells, TX 76067, USA, United States Palo Pinto General Hospital Full time

    Job Summary: Identifies potential risk for exposure both to employee, patients, visitors or medical staff. Preparation of reports to Medical Staff Committees and hospital leadership regarding health-care acquired infections; disseminates data to medical and nursing staff, and others as required. Reports communicable diseases per regulations. Reports...


  • San Dimas, United States San Dimas Community Hospital Full time

    Overview: **_ **Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals** committed to our core values of **quality, compassion and community**! **Why Prime Healthcare?** San Dimas Community Hospital**, a member of Prime Healthcare, **offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons** and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference. San...


  • Goshen, IN 46527, USA, United States The Laurels of Goshen Full time

    Staff Development Coordinator/Infection Preventionist RNAre you a nurse who is passionate about teaching others? The Staff Development Coordinator/Infection Prevention nurse acts as the educator for the facility, conducts orientation and other in-service educational programs for the nursing staff. In addition, this nurse is responsible for designing systems...


  • San Francisco, United States San Francisco Campus for Jewish Living Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionFor Internal Employees Only: Registered NurseStarting Rate $59.00/hourPart-Time 24 hours, weekend rotations required.Shift Schedule: Days, 3 days a week, .6Number of positions: 1San Francisco Campus for Jewish Living:Nestled in San Francisco's Excelsior neighborhood on a nine-acre campus, the San Francisco Campus for Jewish...


  • Walnut Creek, CA, United States Kaiser Permanente Full time

    Job Summary: Leads and oversees infection prevention and control programs. Leads investigations and interviews for surveillance programs to monitor infection control problems, disease outbreaks, exposure, epidemics, and pandemics. Conducts program planning to incorporate strategies for infection prevention and control program improvement. Coaches others...


  • San Francisco, United States Kaiser Permanente Full time

    **Job Summary**: Leads and oversees infection prevention and control programs. Leads investigations and interviews for surveillance programs to monitor infection control problems, disease outbreaks, exposure, epidemics, and pandemics. Conducts program planning to incorporate strategies for infection prevention and control program improvement. Coaches others...


  • Davis, CA, United States Stability Healthcare Full time

    Job Description : As an RN, you are responsible for ensuring that patients are protected from infectious diseases by implementing and monitoring infection control protocols. This includes identifying patients at risk for infection, taking precautions to prevent the spread of infections, and educating patients, families, and staff about infection prevention...


  • Davis, CA, United States Stability Healthcare Full time

    Job Description : As an RN, you are responsible for ensuring that patients are protected from infectious diseases by implementing and monitoring infection control protocols. This includes identifying patients at risk for infection, taking precautions to prevent the spread of infections, and educating patients, families, and staff about infection prevention...