RN Infection Preventionist Employee Health Coordinator

2 weeks ago

Palm Springs, United States United Surgical Partners Full time

Employee Health/Infection Preventionist RN- Full Time in El Mirador Surgery Center in Palm Springs, CA

We are looking for a Full Time RN trained in hospital epidemiology principles who will be a team player in our Quality Services department. We need someone who has a lot of energy, enjoys customer service and performs well with minimal supervision. If this is you, we encourage you to visit with us.

The Infection Preventionist/Employee Health Coordinator is responsible for:

  • The surveillance, analysis, and reporting of healthcare associated infections.
  • Educating employees about infection prevention and control
  • The development of health system policies and procedures to insure rigorous infection prevention and control standards that meet Joint Commission, OSHA, Public/State Health Department, and Centers for Disease Control requirements.
  • Promoting health and safety to all employees by facilitating an Employee Health & Wellness Program which includes disease detection, prevention, and treatment
  • Following up on employee illnesses and injuries
  • Conducting employee health screenings
  • Promoting a safe and healthy work environment

Required Skills

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

  • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
  • Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of CA.
  • A minimum of three years of progressive clinical experience in a surgical facility preferred. Additional coursework or certification in infection control is preferred.
  • A minimum of one-year experience with internal and external data management systems.
  • Detailed knowledge of hospital organizations, committees, department functions, and performance improvement activities.
  • Effective communication, organizational and leadership skills, independent decision-making, and ability to handle multiple projects.
  • Strong interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills.
  • Working knowledge of Joint Commission, CMS, OSHA, CDC and TDSHS standards.
  • Working knowledge of the developmental needs of pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.
  • Excellent computer skills
  • Ability to use Excel to develop and maintain spreadsheets, dashboards, databases and graphs
  • Working knowledge in areas of patient care practices, microbiology, asepsis, disinfection/sterilization, adult education, infectious diseases, communication, program administration and epidemiology.
  • Ability to develop and maintain an Infection Prevention & Control Plan that includes timely and accurate surveillance activities, investigation, reporting, action plans and education.
  • Knowledge of Employee Health injury/exposure reporting procedures.

El Mirador Surgery Center is committed to providing clinical excellence in a safe, attractive environment for our community. We are proud that many of the physicians here have chosen to have ownership in this hospital. Their ownership enables them to have a voice in the administration and policies of our hospital. This involvement helps to ensure the highest quality of care for the community.

Wage range: $45 to $48 an hour

Wages are determined based upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, an individual’s qualifications and experience.

Required Experience

Qualifications:
EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

  • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
  • Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of CA.
  • A minimum of three years of progressive clinical experience in a surgical facility preferred. Additional coursework or certification in infection control is preferred.
  • A minimum of one-year experience with internal and external data management systems.
  • Detailed knowledge of hospital organizations, committees, department functions, and performance improvement activities.
  • Effective communication, organizational and leadership skills, independent decision-making, and ability to handle multiple projects.
  • Strong interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills.
  • Working knowledge of Joint Commission, CMS, OSHA, CDC and TDSHS standards.
  • Working knowledge of the developmental needs of pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.
  • Excellent computer skills
  • Ability to use Excel to develop and maintain spreadsheets, dashboards, databases and graphs
  • Working knowledge in areas of patient care practices, microbiology, asepsis, disinfection/sterilization, adult education, infectious diseases, communication, program administration and epidemiology.
  • Ability to develop and maintain an Infection Prevention & Control Plan that includes timely and accurate surveillance activities, investigation, reporting, action plans and education.
  • Knowledge of Employee Health injury/exposure reporting procedures.

El Mirador Surgery Center is committed to providing clinical excellence in a safe, attractive environment for our community. We are proud that many of the physicians here have chosen to have ownership in this hospital. Their ownership enables them to have a voice in the administration and policies of our hospital. This involvement helps to ensure the highest quality of care for the community.

Wage range: $45 to $48 an hour

Wages are determined based upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, an individual’s qualifications and experience.

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