Infection Preventionist (Full-Time, Days)

Enloe Medical Center; Chico (CA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Zero-premium medical plan

Dental and prescription insurance

Employer retirement match

Generous PTO

Extended Sick Leave

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Educational Assistance

Job summary

Enloe Health is a Level II Trauma Center in Northern California seeking an Infection Preventionist to oversee infection prevention and control across the organization. The role includes data analysis, surveillance of infections, policy development, and staff education, with on-call rotation as determined by the Manager.

Responsibilities include coordinating with the Infection Prevention Coordinator and Quality Management, and serving as the Infectious Disease Connect tele presenter to facilitate

Qualifications

• Minimum: Two years of nursing experience and/or infection prevention.
• One year acute care experience preferred.
• Licensure by the California Board of Registered Nursing (RN) required.

Responsibilities

• Perform infection prevention analysis, surveillance and data interpretation.
• Develop and revise infection prevention policies and procedures.
• Educate staff on infection risk, prevention and control strategies.

Skills

Infection prevention

Regulatory knowledge

Data analysis

Communication

Microsoft Office

Meditech

Education

RN licensure

Tools

Meditech

Microsoft Office

Job description

Enl Regulatory & Privacy Exempt Compensation range: $55.74 - $75.25 Your rate of pay will be based on applicable experience Shift: Days Shift length: 8 Hours Days off: Fixed If fixed, days off: Saturday & Sunday Hours per pay period: 80

Enloe Health is a Level II Trauma Center located in beautiful Northern California.

We offer a full array of medical services, and our mission is to elevate the health of the communities we serve. As a Planetree organization, we place high value on hiring the right team to care for our patients and their families—care that is steeped in compassion, human connection, and mutual support. If you feel called to make a meaningful impact through empathetic, person-centered care, and thrive in a culture that values collaboration and purpose, we welcome you to join our team.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Infection Preventionist has a multifaceted role within the organization incorporating the components of clinical practice, consultation, education, performance improvement and research regarding best clinical practice. The Infection Preventionist performs the functions of the Infection Prevention and Control Program in collaboration with the Infection Prevention Coordinator and the Quality Management department. The Infection Preventionist performs analysis and interpretation of collected infection data; the investigation and surveillance of suspected outbreak infections; the planning, implementation and evaluation of infection prevention measures; the education of individuals about infection risk, prevention and control; the development and revision of infection prevention and control policies and procedures; assists with the organization of infection prevention and control activities; and the provision of consultation on infection risk assessment, prevention and control strategies. The Infection Preventionist will be required to participate in an on-call rotation as determined by their Manager.

The IP will serve as an Infectious Disease Connect tele presenter, which serves as contact between an Infectious Disease Physician at a remote site and the patient and Enloe Health. The tele presenter meets with the patient and sets the stage for the telehealth visit. This includes operating the mobile telehealth cart, directly interfacing with the patient, assisting with technological challenges, and performing physician directed physical evaluations with the camera. These duties include facilitation of scheduling of patients, liaison between the ordering provider and the telemedicine physician. Serve as patient advocate. Operate and troubleshoot any issues with the mobile telehealth cart.

EDUCATION / TRAINING / EXPERIENCE

Minimum: Two years of nursing experience and/or infection prevention One year acute care experience Desired: Formal training and/or experience in infection control Experience in quality improvement processes and theory

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS

Minimum: Current licensure by the California Board of Registered Nursing (if they are an RN) Current CPR recognition (within 3 months of hire) Desired: Certification in infection control within 2 years of hire

SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE / ABILITIES

Demonstrated working knowledge of change management concepts. Demonstrates knowledge of regulatory requirements and guidelines to include Joint Commission standards, Title 22 regulations, OSHA regulations, and Medicare Conditions of Participation. Working knowledge of hospital information systems. Demonstrates skill in complex problem solving. Demonstrates and understands collection and analysis of data and statistical process control methods. Demonstrates evidence of strong skills in confidentiality, integrity, creativity, and initiative. Demonstrates ability to interact in a collaborative manner with a wide variety of individuals and handle complex and confidential-sensitive situations and information. Must have a working knowledge of research methodologies and statistics. Must have the ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally. Must be proficient in Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Internet Explorer, Access, Adobe Reader and Meditech Medical Information System. Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position.

Benefits Information

Enloe offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to all eligible employees, including, but not limited to:

• $0 premium medical plan to include vision insurance
• Prescription and dental group insurance
• Retirement with employer match
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that starts accruing immediately and can be used as it's earned
• Extended Sick Leave
• Flexible Spending Accounts for unreimbursed medical expenses and dependent care
• Employee Assistance Program
• Educational Assistance

A proud nonprofit health system, Enloe Health has served the people of the North State for more than 110 years. At Enloe, every employee, staff member and volunteer is a caregiver. No matter our role, each of us is here for our patients. Enloe values our workforce and is proud to be recognized as an excellent employer.