Infection Preventionist, Acute

Organization:

MMC-Memorial Medical Center

Position Overview:

Provides expert consultation and support to patient care delivery and department operations with professional responsibility in the following functions: nursing, surveillance, infectious disease exposure response, data collection, data analysis, interpretation and reporting, inspection, control measures, education, evaluation, recommendations, performance improvement and evaluating compliance for practices that are associated with prevention and control of healthcare-associated infections. Coordinates hospital-wide infection control program including performance improvement to identify and prevent healthcare associated infections. Plans and coordinates the education of all hospital personnel regarding infection control and prevention practices. Serves as a consultant, educator, role model, and proponent of change to provide quality healthcare.

Job Description:

EDUCATION:

Bachelor's in Nursing, public health, microbiology, or epidemiology

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:

RN-Registered Nurse of California

OR MD-Medical Doctor

OR PharmD-Pharmacist

OR PA-Physician Assistant

OR NP-Nurse Practitioner

OR DPM-Doctor of Podiatry

OR DO-Doctor of Osteopathy

CIC-Infection Prevention and Control Certification within 36 months

TYPICAL EXPERIENCE

5 years recent relevant experience

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of microbiology, epidemiology, statistical analysis, standards and technology of patient care, infectious disease, sterilization, sanitation and disinfection practices and/or adult education principles.

• Knowledge of pertinent regulatory, accrediting, and advisory body requirements.

• Ability to interact effectively with all levels of healthcare personnel in this and other healthcare facilities; public health services at the local, state, and national levels; and the Centers for Disease Control and prevention.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including knowledge of adult education principles as they relate to educating and responding to hospital and external agency personnel.

• Computer literate, with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, word processing, and statistical software. Includes knowledge and ability to use online services.

• Basic understanding of performance improvement monitoring and development of performance improvement indicators.

• Must have ability to creatively and effectively solve complex problems and manage crises.

• Ability to apply mathematical concepts (e.g., fractions, percentages, proportions and statistics) for analysis and problem solving.

• Ability to create and translate clinical data into reports and presentations for appropriate audience.

• Ability to define issues, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.

• Critical thinking and analytical skills with a keen attention to details.

• Demonstrates a proactive approach in identifying and addressing issues and concerns.

• Ability to influence others by persuasion and problem solving to achieve desired outcome.

• Collaboration skills to facilitate open sharing of information and cooperation with various stakeholders

• Displays a customer service focus in all decisions and actions.

• Ability to communicate through verbal and written means, and to present information to a variety of audiences.

• Ability to interact and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties.

• Demonstrates respect for cultural and linguistic differences and promotes an inclusive work environment.

• Demonstrates initiative in providing feedback/input to improve workflow/processes.

• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic and fast-paced environment with changing business priorities.

• Ability to maintain and work discreetly with confidential information.

• Displays a customer service focus in all decisions and actions

Job Shift:

Days

Schedule:

Full Time

Shift Hours:

8

Days of the Week:

Monday - Friday

Weekend Requirements:

As Needed

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

No

Position Status:

Exempt

Weekly Hours:

40

Employee Status:

Regular

Number of Openings:

1

This position may regularly work, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drug(s) identified as hazardous, or potentially hazardous, by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) for purposes of USP 800.

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $68.98 to $90.36 / hour

The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate's experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package.