LifePoint Health

Infection Control Practitioner RN Full Time Days

LifePoint Health • $80K — $99K *
San Diego, CA 92154In-Person
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in nursing required
  • Master's degree in clinical specialty preferred
  • Current State RN license required
  • BLS Certification required
  • Minimum of 1 year clinical experience in medical-surgical or critical care nursing
  • Experience in Infection Control preferred, with knowledge of epidemiology principles.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and monitor infection control policies and procedures
  • Implement a surveillance system for hospital-acquired infections
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
  • Provide updates on infection control policy changes to staff
  • Investigate outbreaks or clusters of infections
  • Analyze and interpret bacteriology reports and infection statistics
  • Collaborate with health departments for communicable disease control.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
  • 401(k) plan with company matching
  • Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
  • Life Insurance options
  • Generous Paid Time Off policy
  • Wellness programs.
Full Job Description
$10,000 sign on bonus for full time!

Job Summary

  • Consults with physicians, managers, and staff for the management of infectious and/or immunosuppressed patients.


Essential Functions

  • Develops, implements, and continually monitors the infection control policies and procedures for all departments
  • Implements a surveillance system for detecting and monitoring hospital acquired and community infections
  • Ensures compliance to regulatory requirements
  • Provides physicians and staff with updates of infection control policy changes
  • Investigates outbreaks or clusters of infections
  • Monitors, analyzes, and interprets bacteriology reports and infection statistics, recommends appropriate control measures to prevent dissemination of resistant microorganisms and pathogens
  • Consults with physicians, managers, and staff for the management of infectious and/or immunosuppressed patients
  • Participates in Infection Control Committees
  • Collaborates with local and state health departments in the prevention, control, and appropriate reporting of communicable diseases
  • Participates in ongoing infection control educational programs for employees, including TB, HIV/Hep/Universal Precautions. May educate patients as necessary
  • Acts as a resource person for staff concerning infection control
  • Undertakes regular infection control audits and appropriate


Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

  • Approximate percent of time required to travel 0%
  • Must read, write and speak fluent English
  • Must have good and regular attendance
  • Performs other related duties as assigned


Salary Range: $38.55 - $47.93/Hour

ScionHealth has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit-eligible employees that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness.

Qualifications

Education

  • Bachelor's Degree in nursing
  • Master's degree in clinical specialty preferred
  • Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may substitute for education requirements


Licenses/Certifications

  • Current State RN license required
  • BLS Certification required
  • ICP or related certification preferred


Experience

  • Minimum of 1 year clinical experience in medical-surgical or critical care nursing
  • Experience in Infection Control with basic knowledge of the principles of epidemiology and infections, diseases, sterilization, sanitation, and disinfection practice preferred.

About LifePoint Health

LifePoint Health is a healthcare company that owns and operates hospitals and other healthcare facilities across the United States. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Brentwood, Tennessee. LifePoint Health's hospitals offer a wide range of medical services, including emergency care, surgery, cardiology, oncology, and women's health. The company is committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care to all patients, regardless of their ability to pay. LifePoint Health is also dedicated to improving the health and well-being of the communities it serves through various community outreach programs and initiatives.
Learn more about LifePoint Health
Size
46,000 employees
Industry
Healthcare
Founded
1999
* Ladders Estimates

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