Infection Prevention Specialist - Full Time
About The Position
Job Summary: Performs diverse functions using epidemiologic principles associated with the prevention of Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAI) surveillance, analysis, and interpretation and reporting of health care associated infections. Responsible for the detection and management (including investigation of clusters of healthcare associated events) and implementation of prevention measures; facilitating and providing ongoing education with both clinical and non-clinical staff, patients and families about infection prevention. Promotes high standards of Infection Prevention throughout the organization both on and off the Valley Children's Hospital campus and with the County, Public Health, State, and Federal public health officials. Qualifications: Schedule Details This hybrid role offers flexibility, including one remote workday per week after onboarding and orientation is complete. Please note that some weeks may require full on-site presence to support key projects or team priorities Education College Degree - 4 year (required) Or Equivalent Experience In related field (required) Licenses and Certifications RN - Registered Nurse License - CA-BRN - California Board of Registered Nursing (required) Or CLS - Clinical Lab Scientist License - CDPH - California Department of Public Health (required) Or Other - Other Master's degree or equivalent in Public Health or other related field and previous professional experience in Infection Prevention (required) CIC - Certification in Infection Prevention & Control - CBIC - Certification Board of Infection Control & Epidemiology, Inc. within 24 months of hire or transfer into position (required) Work Experience Minimum three (3) years Related experience (required) Prior experience working in hospital infection prevention (preferred) To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Compensation Range: $47.70 - $73.80 Workshift: Day (United States of America) Position Exempt: Yes FTE %: 100 Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Daily Hours: 8 Have Questions? Call Recruitment Services at 559-353-7071 or email us at [email protected] Disclaimer: Final compensation will be dependent upon skills and experience. Valley Children’s Healthcare – one of the largest pediatric healthcare networks in the nation – provides Central California’s only high-quality, comprehensive care exclusively for children, from before birth to young adulthood. With more than 670 physicians and 3,500 staff, Valley Children’s delivers high-quality, comprehensive care to more than 1.3 million children in our service area. Our network offers highly specialized medical and surgical services to care for children with conditions ranging from common to the highly complex at our 358-bed stand-alone children’s hospital that includes 28 regional NICU beds. Our family-centered, pediatric services extend from a leading pediatric cancer and blood disorders center home on the West Coast, and a pediatric heart center known for its expertise and pioneering treatments, to a Regional Level IV neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), the highest level referral center between Los Angeles and the Bay Area. We participate in community initiatives, we support community efforts, we get involved where we can do the most good.
Requirements
- College Degree - 4 year (required)
- Equivalent Experience In related field (required)
- RN - Registered Nurse License - CA-BRN - California Board of Registered Nursing (required)
- CLS - Clinical Lab Scientist License - CDPH - California Department of Public Health (required)
- Other - Other Master's degree or equivalent in Public Health or other related field and previous professional experience in Infection Prevention (required)
- CIC - Certification in Infection Prevention & Control - CBIC - Certification Board of Infection Control & Epidemiology, Inc. within 24 months of hire or transfer into position (required)
- Minimum three (3) years Related experience (required)
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience working in hospital infection prevention (preferred)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
