Infection Preventionist RN & EHS Specialist

Sutter Health; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 164,000 - 229,000; Full time

Job summary

Sutter Health is seeking an experienced Infection Preventionist and Environmental Health & Safety Specialist III to lead hospital-wide infection control initiatives, coordinate performance improvement, and educate personnel on prevention practices.

The role combines clinical infection prevention with EH&S responsibilities, requiring RN licensure in California, CIC certification within 36 months, and at least 5 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• RN-Registered Nurse of California
• CIC-Infection Prevention and Control Certification within 36 months
• Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of education

Responsibilities

• Lead infection prevention program hospital-wide and coordinate performance improvement to prevent HAIs.
• Educate hospital personnel on infection control and prevention practices.
• Serve as consultant and educator for clinical staff and external agencies.

Skills

Infection control

Data analysis

Public health

Communication

Statistical software

Microsoft Office

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, public health, microbiology, or epidemiology

Tools

Microsoft Office

Statistical software

Job description

Sutter Health is seeking an experienced Infection Preventionist and Environmental Health & Safety Specialist III to lead hospital-wide infection control initiatives, coordinate performance improvement, and educate personnel on prevention practices.

The role combines clinical infection prevention with EH&S responsibilities, requiring RN licensure in California, CIC certification within 36 months, and at least 5 years of relevant experience.