Infection Prevention Specialist IV

24 hours ago


Lake Oswego, United States Kaiser Permanente Full time
Job Summary:

As an Infection Preventionist IV at Kaiser Permanente, you will play a critical role in implementing and maintaining infection prevention and control programs to ensure a safe and healthy environment for patients, staff, and visitors. You will work closely with healthcare teams to identify and mitigate infection control risks, develop and implement policies and procedures, and provide education and training to staff on infection prevention and control best practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement infection prevention and control policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop plans to mitigate infection control risks in patient care areas, including operating rooms, emergency departments, and patient rooms.
• Provide education and training to staff on infection prevention and control best practices, including hand hygiene, personal protective equipment (PPE), and isolation precautions.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams to identify and investigate infection control incidents, including outbreaks and near misses.
• Develop and implement surveillance programs to monitor infection control trends and identify areas for improvement.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Public Health, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in infection prevention and control, or a related field.
• Certification in Infection Control (CIC) or equivalent experience.
• Strong knowledge of infection prevention and control principles, practices, and regulations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Working Conditions:

This position requires frequent travel to various healthcare facilities and may require working irregular hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

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