RN - Infection Prevention Practicioner - WCMC Infection Prevention - Per Diem - 8 Hours - Days

Education:

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  Bachelor of Science - Nursing - Required or Equivalent or related field - Required

  
  


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  Completion of CDPH-HAI - California Department of Public Health (Healthcare Associated Infections) - Preferred

  
  

  
  

  
  

Experience:

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  3 years Nursing - Acute Care - Required

  
  


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  1 year Healthcare - Infection Prevention - Required or Comparable education considered in lieu of experience

  
  


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  1 year Healthcare - Epidemiology/Public Health - Required or Comparable education considered in lieu of experience

  
  


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  Continuous Improvement - Process Improvement - Required

  
  


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  Infection Prevention Surveillance and Reporting Databases - P referred

  
  

Certifications/Licensures:

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  RN Registered Nursing - California Board of Nursing - Required

  
  


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  CIC Certification in Infection Control - Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology - Preferred or Must be Obtained within 2 years of hire. Length of completion may be extended due to the pandemic.

  
  

Skills:

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  Epidemiological principles and statistical methods relevant to infection prevention and infectious disease process.

  
  


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  Basic principles of general, clinical and environmental microbiology.

  
  


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  The cause and prevention of communicable diseases; preventing/controlling the transmission of infectious agents.

  
  


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  Principles used in sterilization, disinfection and sanitation in a healthcare facility.

  
  


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  Teaching and learning principles necessary for developing, implementing and evaluating education programs related to infection prevention.

  
  


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  Identification and intervention/implementation of strategies for performance improvement projects in areas focused on improving patient safety and infection prevention and containment.

  
  


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  Must be able to maintain effective working relationships with a wide variety of individuals.

  
  


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  Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presentation skills with large audiences.

  
  


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  Knowledge of principles of change management.

  
  


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  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.

  
  


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  Proficient in Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, Outlook and Power Point).

  
  


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  Ability to apply statistical methods, pay close attention to detail and present accurate data and reports.

  
  


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  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.

  
  


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  Ability to work as a collaborative leader within an interdisciplinary team.

  
  


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  Consistent demonstration of professional growth within the Infection Prevention specialty.

  
  

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