Infection Prevention Specialist RN
4 days ago
San Francisco Campus for Jewish Living is seeking a highly skilled Infection Preventionist RN to join our team. As a key member of our healthcare team, you will play a vital role in ensuring the highest standards of infection prevention and control.
Job Summary:The Infection Preventionist RN will be responsible for developing and implementing effective infection prevention and control policies and procedures, as well as conducting surveillance of healthcare-acquired and community-acquired infections. This role will also involve partnering with facility leaders, physicians, and local, state, and national agencies to ensure compliance with regulatory agencies.
Key Responsibilities:- Develop and implement infection prevention and control policies and procedures
- Conduct surveillance of healthcare-acquired and community-acquired infections
- Partner with facility leaders, physicians, and local, state, and national agencies to ensure compliance with regulatory agencies
- Oversee the operations of the infection prevention program
- Develop and enforce policies and procedures for the facility to ensure compliance with OSHA, CDC, Title 22, CMS, and other county, state, and federal regulatory agencies
- Accountable for surveillance of healthcare-acquired and community-acquired infections
- Directs and assists in preparing reports and statistical data for the Infection Control Committee and the QA&A Committee, as well as other committees and staff as needed
- Manages the goal-setting process for system, unit, and physician goals related to healthcare-acquired infections and conditions
- Research, interpret, explain, and apply information from computer software, technical manuals and guides, videos, and online materials
- Responsible for investigation of exposure and outbreak incidents
- Institutes appropriate infection control containment measures, including alerting appropriate departments to infection control hazards as indicated
- Conducts investigation and special infection control studies as indicated. Results are reported to the Infection Control Committee
- Conducts and keeps an accurate record of ongoing surveillance of infections in residents/patients
- Participates in the national collaboratives and external reporting to the CDC NHSN system, and other post-acute care specific quality organizations
- Ensure documentation for all trainings is completed in accordance with applicable requirements
- Researches and assists with appropriate projects, situations and/or problems as assigned
- Evaluates facility-cleaning products an annual basis
- Assists in the revision of the Infection Control Manual on a yearly basis
- Maintains current knowledge base in Infection Prevention/Control, by attending seminars and participating in the local APIC
- In conjunction with the Director of Staff, Education orients new employees to infection control, OSHA, Blood borne Pathogen Standard, and Tuberculosis Exposure Control Plan
- Conducts in-services for the facility on a regular and as-needed basis
- Serves as a resource to all levels of staff to all areas covered under the scope of the Infection Prevention/Control Program on infection control practices
- Participates in the facility's QAPI program
- Other duties as assigned
As a valued member of our team, you will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, vision, and dental coverage, as well as a 403(b) retirement plan with a matching contribution. You will also have access to paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and a commuter check program. Our team is committed to supporting your professional growth and development, and we offer opportunities for advancement and career progression.
Requirements:- Bachelor's degree in nursing, epidemiology, microbiology, medical technology, public health, or other healthcare science
- Currently licensed as an RN, preferred
- Must be nationally certified in Infection Prevention and Control by NADONA (IP-BC Credential) or completion of certification within 6 months of employment
- Minimum of five years of clinical experience in a hospital/healthcare setting or disease surveillance experience in a public health setting
- Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel
- Demonstrated high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations
- Demonstrated ability to build rapport quickly with peers and customers
- Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to cater to various adult learning styles
- Ability to read, write, communicate, and comprehend verbal and written instructions in English
- Self-motivated and able to work independently and work on multiple tasks in a deadline-oriented environment
- Bilingual in Russian, preferred
- Ability to be accurate, concise, detail oriented and make independent decisions
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