Infection Prevention Coordinator RN (Full Time, Evening)

Northbay • Fairfield, CA

22h • Onsite

About The Position

At NorthBay Health, the Infection Prevention Coordinator (IPC) is a professional who works independently and collaboratively with the Infection Prevention Manager (IPM) and the Medical Director of Infectious Disease Medicine / Hospital Epidemiology to provide service line support to NorthBay Health. Acts as a consultant and resource for all departments, administration, medical staff, clinics, and hospital teams related to Infection Prevention. As an infection prevention expert this position will serve as an infection control resource, in partnership with the IP Manager and the Epidemiologist/Medical Director of Infectious Disease, according to the regulatory partners to include but not limited to CDPH, SCPH, SCMS, Cal-OSHA, and TJC standards. Ensures that projects and activities of the hospital are in accordance with the Infection Prevention Plan, TJC Regulations, Title XXII, Title XVII, and Hospital Policy. Participates in all aspects of the Infection Prevention Program including surveillance, monitoring, prevention, and education on infection prevention processes at NorthBay Health facilities. Submits reports and reviews in a complete, final and timely manner. Ability to recognize when to escalate problems to the IPM but otherwise uses excellent judgment in addressing and managing daily issues as they arise. The IPC is able to work autonomously utilizing a high level of initiative, judgment and critical thinking skills to collaborate and communicate with all teams. At NorthBay Health, our vision is to be the trusted healthcare partner of choice for the communities we serve. We are dedicated to improving the well-being of our community by providing accessible, high-quality care to all who need it. Every member of our team plays a vital role in delivering compassionate and effective healthcare solutions. We invite you to join us in our mission to ensure that every patient and family member feels valued, respected, and cared for throughout their healthcare journey.

Responsibilities

• Provide service line support to NorthBay Health.
• Act as a consultant and resource for all departments, administration, medical staff, clinics, and hospital teams related to Infection Prevention.
• Serve as an infection control resource, in partnership with the IP Manager and the Epidemiologist/Medical Director of Infectious Disease, according to the regulatory partners to include but not limited to CDPH, SCPH, SCMS, Cal-OSHA, and TJC standards.
• Ensure that projects and activities of the hospital are in accordance with the Infection Prevention Plan, TJC Regulations, Title XXII, Title XVII, and Hospital Policy.
• Participate in all aspects of the Infection Prevention Program including surveillance, monitoring, prevention, and education on infection prevention processes at NorthBay Health facilities.
• Submit reports and reviews in a complete, final and timely manner.
• Recognize when to escalate problems to the IPM.
• Address and manage daily issues as they arise.
• Collaborate and communicate with all teams.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed