Infection Control Practitioner RN Full Time Days

Kindred Healthcare•San Diego, CA

15h•$39 - $48•Onsite

About The Position

Kindred Hospital San Diego is a 70-bed long-term acute care hospital offering the same in-depth care you would receive in a traditional hospital, but for an extended recovery period. We partner with your physician and offer 24-hour clinical care seven days a week so you can start your journey to wellness. For those who need special care, we offer an eight-bed ICU and two negative pressure rooms. We are located just outside of downtown San Diego, less than two miles north of the San Diego Zoo.

Requirements

Must read, write and speak fluent English
Must have good and regular attendance
Bachelor's Degree in nursing
Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may substitute for education requirements
Current State RN license required
BLS Certification required
Minimum of 1 year clinical experience in medical-surgical or critical care nursing

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in clinical specialty preferred
ICP or related certification preferred
Experience in Infection Control with basic knowledge of the principles of epidemiology and infections, diseases, sterilization, sanitation, and disinfection practice preferred.

Responsibilities

Develops, implements, and continually monitors the infection control policies and procedures for all departments
Implements a surveillance system for detecting and monitoring hospital acquired and community infections
Ensures compliance to regulatory requirements
Provides physicians and staff with updates of infection control policy changes
Investigates outbreaks or clusters of infections
Monitors, analyzes, and interprets bacteriology reports and infection statistics, recommends appropriate control measures to prevent dissemination of resistant microorganisms and pathogens
Consults with physicians, managers, and staff for the management of infectious and/or immunosuppressed patients
Participates in Infection Control Committees
Collaborates with local and state health departments in the prevention, control, and appropriate reporting of communicable diseases
Participates in ongoing infection control educational programs for employees, including TB, HIV/Hep/Universal Precautions. May educate patients as necessary
Acts as a resource person for staff concerning infection control
Undertakes regular infection control audits and appropriate