Coordinator (RN)-Infection Prevention-Full Time-Temecula Valley Hospital

UHS$75K — $95K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Strong knowledge of hospital functions related to infection control.
  • Prior experience in Infection Prevention and Control with analytical and teaching skills.
  • Minimum of two years' experience in an acute care hospital setting.
  • Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Public Health, or a related field preferred.
  • Current/Active Licensed LVN, RN, or Licensed Clinical Lab Scientist required.
  • APIC membership required.
  • CIC certification required within three years of hire; eligibility to sit for CIC exam needed within two years.

Responsibilities

  • Support surveillance and infection prevention activities to reduce nosocomial infections.
  • Develop training and education programs for staff on infection control.
  • Collect and report infection prevention data to appropriate entities.
  • Lead and participate in interdisciplinary team activities for infection prevention.
  • Maintain confidentiality of patient medical records.
  • Ensure regular and predictable attendance, adapting schedule as needed.
  • May interact with patients of all ages across their lifespan.

Benefits

  • Challenging and rewarding work environment.
  • Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries.
  • Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan.
  • 401k plan with company match.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

Infection Prevention Coordinator

The Infection Prevention (IP) Coordinator supports surveillance and Infection Prevention activities that reduce the risk of endemic and epidemic nosocomial infections in patients, visitors and health care workers. Develops training and education programs for staff and other hospital professionals using cost effective and epidemiological sound surveillance, prevention and control methods. Ensures infection prevention data is collected and reported to appropriate internal and external entities. Leads and/or participates in inter-disciplinary team activities that support the organization's infection prevention program. Maintains confidentiality of patient's medical records. Regular and predictable attendance is required, schedule may vary based on needs of the department. May be exposed to patients of all ages throughout the life span

Qualifications

MINIMUM ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE
  • Strong knowledge of hospital functions relative to patients, visitors, and hospital personnel concerning infection control issues
  • Prior experience in Infection Prevention and Control including use of analytical, computer, teaching and research skills
  • Minimum two (2) years' experience in an acute care hospital setting
MINIMUM ESSENTIAL EDUCATION
  • Bachelor degree in Nursing, Public Health or healthcare related degree preferred
REQUIRED LICENSURE / CERTIFICATIONS
  • Current/Active Licensed LVN, RN, or Licensed Clinical Lab Scientist, required
  • APIC membership
  • Eligible and/or working toward eligibility to sit for certification in Infection Control (CIC) in the next 2 years
  • CIC certification (Certification Infection Control) required within three (3) years of date of hire
This opportunity offers the following:
  • Challenging and rewarding work environment
  • Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
  • Competitive compensation
  • Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
  • 401k plan with company match

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