Job DescriptionThe Infection Prevention Coordinator (IPC) is a professional who works independently and collaboratively with the Infection Prevention Manager (IPM) and the Medical Director of Infectious Disease Medicine / Hospital Epidemiology to provide service line support to NorthBay Healthcare. Acts as a resource for department, administration, medical staff, and hospital personnel in areas related to Infection Prevention. As an infection prevention expert this position will serve as an infection control officer, in partnership with the Epidemiologist/Medical Director of Infectious Disease, according to the CMS and TJC standards. Ensures that projects and activities of the hospital are in accordance with the Infection Prevention Plan, TJC Regulations, Title XXII, and Hospital Policy. Participates in all aspects of the Infection Prevention Program including surveillance, monitoring, prevention, and education on infection prevention processes within both NorthBay and NorthBay-VacaValley Hospitals, Health at Home and Cancer Center to facilitate opportunities to improve patient care. Submits reports and reviews in a complete, final and timely manner. Applies supervisory experience to recognize when to escalate problems to the IPM but otherwise uses excellent judgment in dealing with daily issues as they arise. The IPC is able work to work independently utilizing a high level of initiative, judgment and critical thinking skills and collaboratively using good team and communication skills.
QualificationsEducation:- Bachelor's degree in nursing or other related field such as epidemiology, public health, or microbiology.
- Master's degree preferred.
- Strong knowledge of infection prevention and epidemiology, TJC, Cal-OSHA, CMS standards.
- Course completion of APIC EPI 101 within 12 months of hire.
License/Certification: - Certified Infection Control (CIC) highly preferred or obtained within 3 years of hire date.
- Current California driver's license.
- Minimum requirement auto insurance.
Experience: - Minimum of 3 years acute care experience with 2+ year's acute care infection prevention or healthcare epidemiology preferred.
- Two years of supervisory or leadership experience preferred.
- Working knowledge of health care practices, data management, patient care equipment and products.
Skills: - Excellent oral, written, communication, leadership, problem solving and analytical skills.
- Ability to lead and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Ability to lead and coach teams and mentor individuals.
- Must be well organized, be able to set priorities, work independently and be an effective team member.
- Proficient with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.
Hours of Work:
- Full time exempt.
- Normally eight-hour days but hours will vary according to work demands and project requirements; will require on-call support.
Other: - Occasional attendance at evening meetings.
- Ability to travel between facility and work sites with access to an operating vehicle with at least minimal coverage auto insurance.
