Employee Health / Infection Control RN

United Surgical Partners International • Palm Springs, CA

368d • $55 - $58

About The Position

El Mirador Surgery Center located in Palm Springs, CA has been a top choice for local physicians that serves all people through exemplary health care and community service. We are seeking an Employee Health / Infection Control RN that is trained in hospital or ASC Infection Prevention and Hospital Education 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.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing is required
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of CA
• Certification of CIC-APIC preferred or obtained within one year of hire
• A minimum of five 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
• Ability to provide operational guidance and leadership to technical staff in area of specialty
• Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements by Joint Commission, CMS, OSHA, CDC and TDSHS standards
• Ability to assess educational needs and design and develop responsible curricula
• 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
• Knowledge in areas of patient care practices, epidemiology, asepsis, disinfection/sterilization, infectious diseases, communication, program administration and the development of education programs
• Working knowledge of the use of established care models
• Advanced nursing skills in area of Surgery area preferred
• Highly developed verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present effectively to small and large groups
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively at all levels in a collaborative team environment
• Effective communication, organizational and leadership skills, independent decision-making, and ability to handle multiple projects
• Excellent computer skills
• Ability to use Excel to develop and maintain spreadsheets, dashboards, databases and graphs

Responsibilities

• 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 ensure 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

Benefits

• Hourly Wage Range: $55 to $58 an hour

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees