Graduate from an accredited nursing school; current California Nursing License.
Current American Heart Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
Advanced training in statistics, epidemiology, microbiology, and infection control.
At least two years of experience in an acute care hospital setting.
Ability to effectively interact with diverse stakeholders, including patients and healthcare providers.
Commitment to ongoing professional development in infection control and employee health.
Responsibilities
Detect and record hospital-acquired infections; prepare monthly reports for administration.
Conduct epidemiological investigations of infection issues in collaboration with leadership.
Review and update the Infection Control Manual to align with best practices.
Develop and implement Infection Control policies in accordance with health regulations.
Notify County Health Department of reportable diseases and assist in follow-up investigations.
Provide orientation and education on Infection Control for new employees and staff.
Serve as a consultant on infection control practices and oversee health equipment procurement.
Benefits
Full-time Day Shift position.
Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.
Supportive work environment focusing on employee health and safety.
Access to seminars, workshops, and conferences in infection control.
Involvement in relevant professional associations.
Full Job Description
Job #: 13882
Job Category: Employee Health
Job Type: Full Time
Shift Type: Days
Facility:
Department: Employee Health Services
Pay Range: DOE
Open Date: 07.16.26
Close Date:
Qualifications:
Graduate from an accredited school of nursing and current licensure by California State Board of Nursing.
Current American Heart Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
Advanced training in statistics, epidemiology, microbiology, and infection control
Two years of experience in an acute care hospital
Demonstrate ability to interact with patients, families, physicians and community agencies
Demonstrate ability to maintain confidentiality
Ongoing attendance of seminars, workshops, and conferences in infection control and infectious diseases and Employee Health
Participate in continuing education
Attend bi-monthly Association of Practitioners in Infection Control Meetings
Demonstrate effective verbal and written skills
Professional Certifications
Certification in Infection Control
Certification Occupational Health Nursing Specialist
Job Details:
Start Date:
Open Until Filled. This is an exempt position.
Qualifications:
Graduate from an accredited school of nursing and current licensure by California State Board of Nursing.
Current American Heart Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
Advanced training in statistics, epidemiology, microbiology, and infection control
Two years of experience in an acute care hospital
Demonstrate ability to interact with patients, families, physicians and community agencies
Demonstrate ability to maintain confidentiality
Ongoing attendance of seminars, workshops, and conferences in infection control and infectious diseases and Employee Health
Participate in continuing education
Attend bi-monthly Association of Practitioners in Infection Control Meetings
Demonstrate effective verbal and written skills
Professional Certifications
Certification in Infection Control
Certification Occupational Health Nursing Specialist
Duties & Responsibilities:
Job Summary
The Director Employee Health/Infection Control/WC has the responsibility of supervising and implementing the multiple facets of the Infection Control and Employee Health program. The Director Employee Health/Infection Control acts as liaison for all team members, collecting and correlating data, reporting information on Infection Control Policies and Procedures. The Employee Health/Infection Control Director responsibilities include that of Employee Health Nurse and management of the Employee Health Program.
Duties
Detect and record nosocomial infections on a systematic and current basis, analyze such infections, and prepare a monthly infection reports to Administration which will be submitted to the Infection Control Committee
Conduct epidemiologic investigation of significant infection problems in collaboration with Administration and the Infection Control Chairman
Ongoing review and update of the Infection Control Manual reflecting current state-of-the-art principles and practices in infection control
Write (and assist in the implementation of) Administrative Infection Control policies and procedures in compliance with regulations, guidelines and/or mandates of county, state, and federal agencies, (i.e., C.D.C, OSHA, Title 22, and CMS)
Notify the County Health Department of all reportable diseases. Assist Health Department nurses in obtaining information for follow-up of reportable diseases as directed by Administration
Provide orientation to new employees regarding Infection Control principles and assists department managers, at their request, in ongoing continuing education
Serve as a consultant to the Nursing Services, Ancillary Services, and Administration regarding infection control, purchase of all equipment and supplies used for sterilization, disinfection, and decontamination purposes
Provides education and support to staff, patients and their families by personal consultation, films and printed material
Is responsible for the overall management and support of Oroville Hospitals Occupational Safety and Health Administration Blood Borne Pathogens Standard Compliance Program and Tuberculosis Exposure Control Plan
Is responsible for the overall management and support of Oroville Hospitals Employee Health and Workers Compensation Program
Is responsible for the overall management and support of Oroville Hospital National Healthcare Safety Network reporting system
Is responsible for Environment of Care surveillance and reporting to Administration, which will be submitted to the Infection Control Committee.
Supervise annual PPD program
Supervise HCW vaccine program
Coordinate annual influenza vaccine program
Performs other duties as assigned
Organizational Expectations
Provides a positive and professional representation of the organization
Promotes culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting, documentation, and prevention
Maintains hospital standards for a clean and quiet patient environment to maintain a positive patient care experience
Adheres to infection-control policies and protocols
Participates in ongoing quality improvement activities
Maintains compliance with organization's policies, as well as established practices, protocols, and procedures of the position, department, and applicable professional standards
Complies with organizational and regulatory policies for handling confidential patient information
Demonstrates excellent customer service through his/her attitude and actions, consistent with the standards contained in the Vision, Mission, and Values of the organization
Adheres to professional standards, hospital policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements
Other Info:
Functional Demands
Semi- Sedentary: Sits and walks throughout workday
Generally lifting objects not more than 25 lbs. and/or carrying objects weighing 10 lbs .
