Infection Preventionist

The posted pay scale represents the range the Company reasonably expects to pay candidates for this position. The actual wage for this position may depend on factors such as experience and education, specific skills and abilities, alignment with similar internal candidates, marketplace factors, an applicable collective bargaining agreement, and Company business practices.

SUMMARY

The Infection Control Practitioner (ICP) / Employee Health Nurse is responsible for the oversight over all infection control and prevention program activities within the organization as well as all functions of the employee health program. The ICP provides high-level patient care by reducing the risk of nosocomial infections through consistent day-to-day patient and environmental surveillance coupled with education. The ICPP identifies, investigates, and records data concerning nosocomial infections, those present on admission and potential infections and initiates infection control measures as directed by national protocols and regulatory bodies, Director of Quality and Infection Control Committee. The ICP directs the program utilizing the standards set forth by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN), CMS accrediting organizations, the State of California Department of Public Health, and the Federal Government to ensure quality patient care. The ICP / Employee Health Nurse also provides clinical employee health services at AGMC.

REQUIREMENTS

1. Minimum Education: Bachelor's in Science (Microbiology, Biology, Nursing, Public Health) is achieved or in process of achieving
2. Minimum Experience: Minimum of three (3) years clinical experience in nursing, Infection control, microbiology, biology, or Public Health
3. Required License/Certifications: An active license is required for all Registered Nurse or Clinical Lab Scientist applicants; BLS; MAB/ABM/CPI or equivalent within 60 days upon hire, and annual thereafter; CIC (Certification of Infection Control) is required or must be attained within two years of employment; Non-nursing experience with Infection Prevention will be considered with (required) CIC Certification
4. Other: Must have the ability to meet essential functions of the job with/without accommodations
5. Physical Requirements: Possesses the physical abilities, including heavy lifting, and perceptive acuity, e.g., visual, hearing, to satisfactorily perform all direct and indirect patient care functions. Review the physical activities and working conditions form for this position
6. Re-orientation, HIPPA, Health/TB screening, competencies, fit testing, etc.
7. Corporate Compliance - Maintains compliance with all state and federal laws and regulations, as well as other regulatory programs and hospital policies and procedures
8. Serious about obligations and actions
9. Takes ownership of tasks and completes assignments