Infection Preventionist RN

Infection Preventionist RN HCT Healthcare Transformation Sacramento, CA Job Details $170,000 a year 1 day ago Qualifications Statistics Microbiology Microsoft Excel RN License Sterilization BLS Certification Certification in Infection Prevention & Control Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise Infection Control Certification Statistical analysis Disinfection procedures Bachelor's degree Basic life support Productivity software Hospital experience Nursing Full Job Description HCTHealthcare -

Sacramento, CA, United States Tagged:

CIC, Infection Control Nurse, Infection Preventionist HCT has an immediate need for an interim Infection Preventionist at a 350+ bed hospital in California.

Responsibilities for this position include:

assisting with the development, monitoring, and enforcement of policies specific to Surveillance, Prevention and Control Programs, coordinating Infection Prevention and Control throughout the hospital and outpatient clinics, monitoring the on-going effectiveness of these activities and interventions, staff education, and preparation for TJC survey.

Requirements:

Education:

RN required; Bachelor degree in Health related field required

Experience:

Minimum of 3-5 years in Infection Control in a hospital setting combined with knowledge of microbiology, epidemiology, statistical analysis, patient care standards, infectious disease, and sterilization/sanitation/disinfection practices; familiarity with NHSN reporting; experience with clinical surveillance system software

Licenses:

Active CA Registered Nurse License Certifications:

Certification in Infection Control (CIC) and BLS required

Computer Skills:

Strong working knowledge of clinical surveillance; other related software applications and Microsoft Office suite (MS Word, MS Excel, etc.) All expenses are covered while on assignment including housing, airfare, transportation, and trips home during the assignment.

Pay Range:

$170k annually, depending on experience, education, and location. Compensation $170k Job # 4163