RN-Infection Prevention Manager - Infection Prevention - Full Time - 8 Hour - Days

Company: John Muir Health
Location: Walnut Creek
Posted on: May 20, 2023

Job Description:

Job Description:

The RN - The Infection Prevention Practitioner coordinates the Infection Prevention Program activities by providing surveillance, education, and expert consultative services relative to the prevention, detection, identification and control of infectious / communicable diseases and healthcare associated Infections (HAIs) within the hospital and or the physician network.

Education:

• Bachelor of Science - Nursing - Required or Equivalent or related field - Required
• Completion of CDPH-HAI - California Department of Public Health (Healthcare Associated Infections) - Preferred Experience:
  • 3 years Nursing - Acute Care - Required
  • 1 year Healthcare - Infection Prevention - Required or Comparable education considered in lieu of experience
  • 1 year Healthcare - Epidemiology/Public Health - Required or Comparable education considered in lieu of experience
  • Continuous Improvement - Process Improvement - Required
  • Infection Prevention Surveillance and Reporting Databases - P referred Certifications/Licensures:
    • RN Registered Nursing - California Board of Nursing - Required
    • CIC Certification in Infection Control - Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology - Preferred or Must be Obtained within 2 years of hire Skills:
      • Epidemiological principles and statistical methods relevant to infection prevention and infectious disease process.
      • Basic principles of general, clinical and environmental microbiology.
      • The cause and prevention of communicable diseases; preventing/controlling the transmission of infectious agents.
      • Principles used in sterilization, disinfection and sanitation in a healthcare facility.
      • Teaching and learning principles necessary for developing, implementing and evaluating education programs related to infection prevention.
      • Identification and intervention/implementation of strategies for performance improvement projects in areas focused on improving patient safety and infection prevention and containment.
      • Must be able to maintain effective working relationships with a wide variety of individuals.
      • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presentation skills with large audiences.
      • Knowledge of principles of change management.
      • Understanding of accreditation and regulatory requirements related to infection prevention, including The Joint Commission (TJC), California Title 22, and the Center for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS), etc.
      • Proficient in Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, Outlook and Power Point).
      • Ability to apply statistical methods, pay close attention to detail and present accurate data and reports.
      • A high degree of organizational skills, ability to set priorities, manage multiple demands and the ability to complete tasks under strict time lines is required.
      • Ability to work as a collaborative leader within an interdisciplinary team.
      • Consistent demonstration of professional growth within the Infection Prevention specialty.
        
        Work Shift:
        
        08.0 - 08:00 - 16:30 (United States of America)
        
        Scheduled Weekly Hours
        
        40

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