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
Keywords: John Muir Health, Walnut Creek , RN-Infection Prevention Manager - Infection Prevention - Full Time - 8 Hour - Days, Healthcare , Walnut Creek, California
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