Infection Preventionist
3 weeks ago
Stockton, United States
Dignity Health
Full time
Overview St. Josephs Medical Center is a member of Dignity Health. The word dignity perfectly defines what our organization stands for showing respect for all people by providing excellent care. St. Josephs Medical Center was founded in 1899 under the direction of the Dominican Sisters of San Rafael is a not for profit fully accredited regional hospital with 395 beds a physician staff of over 400 and more than 2400 employees. Specializing in cardiovascular care comprehensive cancer services and women and childrens services including neonatal intensive care. St. Josephs is the largest hospital as well as the largest private employer in Stockton California. Nationally recognized as a quality lead St. Josephs is consistently chosen as the most preferred hospital by local consumers.
Responsibilities
Job Summary:
- Responsible for assisting the department to ensure compliance with Hospital Accreditation Standards State and CMS regulations and for the daily operations of the Infection Prevention Department.
- Assists the department leader with ongoing assessment and development of programs policies and procedures and forms to address the Infection Prevention needs of employees volunteers contract workers independent contractors physicians registry workers and students in accordance with the guidelines established by the regulatory agencies.
- Oversees and monitors the clinical work of staff. Identifies competency and training needs. Coordinates and oversees training. Utilizes senior area staff to assist with training and provides clinical expertise.
- Identifies and implements updates to the Infection Prevention Program when new regulations and/or professional guidelines are published.
- Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Voluntary Protection: Group Accident, Critical Illness, and Identity Theft
- Adoption Assistance
- Free Premium Membership to Care.com with preloaded credits for children and/or dependent adults
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Tuition Assistance for career growth and development
- Retirement Programs
- Wellness Programs
Education and Experience:
- Bachelors degree in Science (i.e. Microbiology Biology Nursing Public Health) or five (5) years of related job or industry experience in lieu of degree.
- Minimum of three (3) years clinical experience in Nursing, Microbiology, Biology, Public Health or other healthcare related field.
- An active license in state of practice is required for a Registered Nurse or Clinical Lab Scientist. Certification in Infection Prevention and Control by the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology (CBIC) to be obtained during first two (2) years of hire.
