Infection Prevention Coordinator (Full Time, Day)
About The Position
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 resource for department, administration, medical staff, and hospital personnel in areas related to Infection Prevention. As an infection prevention expert this position will serve as an infection control officer, in partnership with the Epidemiologist/Medical Director of Infectious Disease, according to the CMS and TJC standards. Ensures that projects and activities of the hospital are in accordance with the Infection Prevention Plan, TJC Regulations, Title XXII, and Hospital Policy. Participates in all aspects of the Infection Prevention Program including surveillance, monitoring, prevention, and education on infection prevention processes within both NorthBay and NorthBay-VacaValley Hospitals, Health at Home and Cancer Center to facilitate opportunities to improve patient care. Submits reports and reviews in a complete, final and timely manner. Applies supervisory experience to recognize when to escalate problems to the IPM but otherwise uses excellent judgment in dealing with daily issues as they arise. The IPC is able work to work independently utilizing a high level of initiative, judgment and critical thinking skills and collaboratively using good team and communication skills.
Requirements
- Demonstrates NorthBay Health’s True North Values: Nurture Care, Own It, Respect Relationships, Build Trust, and Hardwire Excellence.
- Staff-level positions use a step-based system (Steps 1–5) based on years of directly related experience, with Step 5 representing 20 or more years of experience in the role.
Responsibilities
- Acts as a resource for department, administration, medical staff, and hospital personnel in areas related to Infection Prevention.
- Serves as an infection control officer, in partnership with the Epidemiologist/Medical Director of Infectious Disease, according to the CMS and TJC standards.
- Ensures that projects and activities of the hospital are in accordance with the Infection Prevention Plan, TJC Regulations, Title XXII, and Hospital Policy.
- Participates in all aspects of the Infection Prevention Program including surveillance, monitoring, prevention, and education on infection prevention processes within both NorthBay and NorthBay-VacaValley Hospitals, Health at Home and Cancer Center to facilitate opportunities to improve patient care.
- Submits reports and reviews in a complete, final and timely manner.
- Applies supervisory experience to recognize when to escalate problems to the IPM but otherwise uses excellent judgment in dealing with daily issues as they arise.
- Works independently utilizing a high level of initiative, judgment and critical thinking skills.
- Works collaboratively using good team and communication skills.
Benefits
- medical, dental, and vision insurance
- life, disability, and long-term care coverage
- paid time off including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and bereavement
- a 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
- education reimbursement for eligible roles
- professional development and training programs
- Employee Assistance Program
- wellness programs
- recognition programs
- shift differentials
- market-based compensation review and increases subject to approval and organizational performance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
