Infection Prevention, Infection Control Unit

Infection Prevention, Infection Control Unit **$8,000 Sign-On Bonus** (Healthcare)

Job Summary:

• The Infection Preventionist participates in the implementation of the infection prevention program at the hospital level. This individual will be involved in the education of health care providers, consultation to leadership and hospital staff regarding infection prevention issues, and communicate and implement effective evidence-based infection prevention practices. The Infection Preventionist supports Infection Prevention improvement projects across the hospital, working in conjunction with physicians, department directors and clinical staff.
  
  The Infection Preventionist collects, analyzes, reports data on healthcare associated infections, performance improvement and patient safety. The Infection Preventionist is responsible for reporting all health care associated infections within the hospital as required by regulatory agencies (e.g., DHS, CDPH, Cal-OSHA, Center of Medicare and Medicaid, etc.) and monthly operating reports.
• Exempt position

Experience/Qualifications:

• At least two (2) years of experience in Infection Prevention in the acute care setting.
• Experience with electronic medical record systems (Paragon, Theradoc, Meditech, Epic etc…) and data management reporting,
• Experience in developing policies and procedures
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Proficient in Windows and Google applications, and analytics skills.

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in a health-related field (e.g., nursing, public health, epidemiology, biology, laboratory science, or health policy/management), or similar is required.
• Master's Degree in a health-related field (e.g., nursing, public health, epidemiology, biology, laboratory science, or health policy/management), or similar is preferred.

Licensures/Certification:

• CIC Certification by the national Certification Board for Infection Prevention and Epidemiology (CBIC) preferred; must obtain within one (1) year of hire.
• Must successfully complete the Basics of Infection Prevention for Acute Care Settings─2 Day Mini Course offered by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health within 1 year of hire or any equivalent courses.
• Must complete and provide proof of completion of the National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) Patient Safety Module Training within 6 months of hire.
• Must successfully complete and maintain LA City Fire Card certification at the time of hire or within the first 30 days of employment.
• All required licensures, certifications, mandatory education; along with annual occupational health screenings must be completed prior to the expiration date or by the end of the month in which they are due. Reference the
  
  Educational Requirements:
  
  Must Haves, Mandatory and Unit Based policy (in electronic policy management system) for the specific requirements for this position.

Salary Range:$63.46 to $82.92 per hour

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

(These are the essential job functions for this position. The essential functions of this job include but may not be limited to those listed in this job description. Employees hired for this position must be able to perform the essential function of this job without imposing significant risk of substantial harm to the health or safety of themselves or others) :

• Performs surveillance activities and applies an epidemiologic approach to problem solving.
• Assists in development, revision and evaluation of infection prevention and control hospital policies and procedures.
• Serves as the infection control consultant for multiple hospital departments and outpatient clinics.
• Role models the infection prevention standards and patient advocacy behaviors.
• Coaches, educates and mentors nursing staff in the development of sound clinical judgment pertaining to the prevention of disease transmission and control (synthesis of clinical data and determination of subsequent plan) to promote positive patient outcomes.
• Communicates surveillance findings and recommendations to key stakeholders.
• Demonstrates ability to develop and present educational programs effectively and communicates in a clear, concise, and timely manner.
• Communicates with all IP departmental staff and contributes to amiable workplace environment
• Serves as liaison with local public health departments for required reportable diseases.
• Serves and participates as a member of assigned infection prevention related committees, including medical staff committees, EOC and Infection and Control Committees.
• Monitors compliance with established infection prevention standards (CMS, DNV, APIC, DHS, CDPH, Cal-OSHA et. al).
• Coordinates exposure follow up for patients and healthcare workers in collaboration with Occupational Health.
• Participates in process improvement activities.
• Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory continuing education and skills competency.