Infection Control Practitioner

About the role

This top-notch hospital is prepared to add an experienced Infection Control Practitioner to the dedicated team of healthcare professionals that for decades have served the surrounding community with exceptional care. This role will provide outstanding opportunities for growth and professional development for the Infection Control Practitioner.

Responsibilities

• Conduct on-going surveillance using Center of Disease Control (CDC) infection criteria, documentation, and investigation of nosocomial infections.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of the surveillance plan by analyzing trends and risk factors, and design and evaluate prevention and control strategies.
• Collect, analyze and report data as required per state and national compliance standards.
• Participate in quality/performance improvement activities by assessing, monitoring and evaluating outcomes on a continuous basis.
• Plan, organize, develop and present educational programs for all hospital employees to ensure compliance to infection control best practices.
• Serve as a knowledgeable resource on infection control practices and policies to Stanford Healthcare - ValleyCare patients, families, and employees.
• Prepare and present surveillance reports to designated committees.
• Maintain a knowledge base of infection prevention and control information to effectively establish policies and procedures to prevent exposures and cross-contamination.
• Maintain compliance with national standards and regulating bodies such as The Joint Commission (TJC), CDC, OSHA, FDA and HCFA.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in nursing or other clinical healthcare field or public health required.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience working in an acute care facility.
• Minimum of 2 years of infection control experience.
• Strong background in epidemiology and data analysis preferred.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) will require current California RN License.
• National Certification in Infection Control (CIC) preferred and required within 3 years of hire.
• BLS for the Healthcare Provider from AHA required.