Infection Preventionist RN
About The Position
This position functions as a consultant, educator, role model, researcher and change agent for Infection Control, and is involved in daily collaborative efforts within all facets of the medical center. Responsibilities include education, surveillance, prevention, control, and quality improvement in an effort to ensure high quality, evidence-based, cost-effective health care and the prevention of health care associated infections. The incumbent is also responsible for collection and analysis of infection-related data, assisting with determining the course of transmission, applying epidemiological principle directed at improving patient outcomes, and serving as liaison/consultant regarding infection control practices.
Requirements
- Current licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of California.
- Previous experience in an acute care or public health setting is required.
- Certification with the Board of Infection Control (CIC) is required within three (3) years of hire.
- Current American Heart Association (AHA) Healthcare Provider CPR card is required.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in nursing or related field is preferred.
- Membership in the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) is preferred.
Responsibilities
- education
- surveillance
- prevention
- control
- quality improvement
- collection and analysis of infection-related data
- assisting with determining the course of transmission
- applying epidemiological principle directed at improving patient outcomes
- serving as liaison/consultant regarding infection control practices
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Job Type
Full-time
