Infection Control Nurse: Lead & Educate Teams

County of Santa Clara; California (MO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Santa Clara Valley Healthcare is seeking an Infection Control Nurse to support planning, development and evaluation of the infection control program. The role involves surveillance, reporting, and education for all hospital personnel involved in patient care.

The position requires California RN licensure, with BSN or higher preferred and CIC is a plus. Responsibilities include data collection, outbreak investigation, policy development, and cross-site collaboration at SCVMC, O'Connor, St.

Qualifications

• Licensed RN in California with current credential.
• BSN or higher preferred; infection control certification preferred.
• Experience in acute care and infection control recommended.

Responsibilities

• Collects data for analysis, interpretation and reporting of infections.
• Assists in identifying patterns and trends of infections and outbreaks.
• Presents infection control education to nursing staff and hospital personnel.
• Participates in planning and evaluation of infection control programs across hospital sites.
• Maintains updated policies and procedures and provides expertise on infection control practices.

Skills

Infection control

Surveillance

Education/Training

Communication

Education

BSN or higher

California RN License

Job description

Santa Clara Valley Healthcare is seeking an Infection Control Nurse to support planning, development and evaluation of the infection control program. The role involves surveillance, reporting, and education for all hospital personnel involved in patient care.

The position requires California RN licensure, with BSN or higher preferred and CIC is a plus. Responsibilities include data collection, outbreak investigation, policy development, and cross-site collaboration at SCVMC, O'Connor, St.