Infection Prevention Coordinator - Full Time Day Shift

Infection Prevention Coordinator - Full Time Day Shift Rancho Springs Medical Center - 3.3 Murrieta, CA Job Details Full-time $35.52 - $70.08 an hour 2 days ago Benefits Continuing education credits Loan repayment program Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Opportunities for advancement Pet insurance Qualifications Nursing Disease prevention LVN RN License 5 years Maintaining patient confidentiality Certification in Infection Prevention & Control Research Mid-level Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise Infection Control Certification Clinical staff training Medical records Bachelor's degree Public Health Developing new training programs Bachelor's degree in nursing Computer skills Bachelor's degree in public health

Teaching Nursing Full Job Description Responsibilities:

Southwest Healthcare Inland Valley Hospital in Wildomar, California , is a licensed 122-bed facility accredited by the Joint Commission. It is Southwest Riverside County's only designated Trauma Center and a county-designated Paramedic Base Station. The hospital performs more than 4,000 surgeries a year, and has an average of 4,000 Emergency Department visits per month. The hospital features a Bariatric Weight-Loss Surgery Center of Excellence and the region's only Total Joint Center. Southwest Healthcare Rancho Springs Hospital in Murrieta, California , is a 120 bed acute-care hospital with the region's only Pediatric Emergency Services team (for children 14 and under) provided by board certified Rady Children's emergency medicine physicians. Rancho Springs Hospital also provides the area's only OB/Emergency Department program, which gives expectant mothers 24/7 on-site access to OB/GYN physician coverage. The Childbirth Center at Rancho Springs Hospital is the largest in the region and features spacious family-friendly private suites. Rancho's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is operated by Rady Children's.

Position Summary:

The Infection Prevention (IP) Coordinator supports surveillance and Infection Prevention activities that reduce the risk of endemic and epidemic nosocomial infections in patients, visitors and health care workers. Develops training and education programs for staff and other hospital professionals using cost effective and epidemiological sound surveillance, prevention and control methods. Ensures infection prevention data is collected and reported to appropriate internal and external entities. Leads and/or participates in inter-disciplinary team activities that support the organization's infection prevention program. Maintains confidentiality of patient's medical records. Regular and predictable attendance is required, schedule may vary based on needs of the department. May be exposed to patients of all ages throughout the life span.

Benefits include:

Tuition Reimbursement Student Loan Repayment Career development opportunities across UHS and our 300+ locations! Diverse programming to expand your experience HealthStream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU courses Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan Pet Insurance SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program More information is available on our

Benefits Guest Website:

uhsguest.com What do our current Employees value at Rancho Springs and Inland Valley Hospital & UHS? A safe and supportive environment that puts patient care first and values the nursing profession. One of the most rewarding aspects of working as a Registered Nurse (RN) is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times. You are never alone, as you are part of a large, nationwide network of peer nurses and nursing leaders that educate the field, routinely exchange ideas, and review current topics within the industry. Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career through our Charge, Supervisor and Nurse Manager-in-training programs and nursing executive tract. We are proud of our robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement as a Registered Nurse (RN) with UHS. We want to help you succeed and grow in your profession and enjoy a sense of belonging and trust that comes through your expanding experience. At UHS, we are a System of Care, and you have a voice. About Universal Health Services One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

Qualifications:

RN LICENSE

is preferred but will consider candidates who have experience in Lieu of license.

EDUCATION/TRAINING/ EXPERIENCE

Bachelor degree in Nursing, Public Health or healthcare related degree required Strong knowledge of hospital functions relative to patients, visitors, and hospital personnel concerning infection control issues. Prior experience in Infection Prevention and Control including use of analytical, computer, teaching and research skills. Licensed LVN, RN, or Licensed Clinical Lab Scientist; 5 years direct experience in lieu of license

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES

APIC membership CIC certification (Certification Infection Control) required www.uhs.com EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success. Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (e.g., Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement. We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS subsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls from recruiters.

Salary:

Starting from $35.52 to $70.08 an hour