RN, Infection Preventionist

Community Health System; Fresno (CA); Sur place; USD 100 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Relocation package

CE and certifications (BLS, ACLS, PALS

Tuition reimbursement

Vacation from day 1

403(b) with employer match

Free parking

Electric vehicle charging

Résumé du poste

Community Medical Centers in Fresno/Clovis CA seeks a Licensed Infection Preventionist to lead the hospital's infection prevention program and collaborate with clinical staff and leadership. You will monitor, investigate, and control infectious risks to patients and staff.

You will develop education, conduct epidemiological studies, and implement policy changes while ensuring compliance with APIC-aligned guidelines and state regulations.

Qualifications

• Education requirements described in the ad: nursing or pharmacy degree.
• APIC-recognized infection control course or attainable within two years.
• Master's degree preferred for advanced practice.

Responsabilités

• Prevent, investigate, monitor and report nosocomial disease spread.
• Operate Infection Prevention surveillance to reduce transmission risk.
• Collaborate with leadership to implement prevention policies and education.
• Serve as Infection Prevention consultant to the CMC community.
• Institute control measures or isolation procedures during immediate risk.

Connaissances

Infection prevention

Epidemiology

Healthcare education

Employee health

Public health

Formation

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or Pharmacy

Master's Degree in Nursing, Pharmacy or field of specialty preferred

Description du poste

Overview

*All positions are located in Fresno/Clovis CA*

Opportunities for you!

• Comprehensive relocation package and concierge service

• Consecutively recognized as a top employer by Forbes, and in 2025 by Newsweek

• Free Continuing Education and certification including BLS, ACLS and PALS

• Tuition reimbursement, education programs and scholarships

• Vacation time starts building on Day 1, and builds with your seniority

• Free money toward retirement with a 403(b) and matching contributions

• Great food options with on-demand ordering

• Free parking and electric charging

Commitment to diversity and inclusion is a cornerstone of our culture at Community. All are welcome as valued members of our community.

We know that our ability to provide the highest level of care is through taking care of our incredible teams. Learn more on our Benefits page.

Responsibilities

The Licensed Infection Preventionist is responsible for the prevention, investigation, monitoring and reporting of the spread of diseases in hospitals. Conducts, monitors and evaluates the Community Medical Centers (CMC) Infection Prevention surveillance program to reduce the risk of transmission of infectious diseases to patients, visitors, volunteers, physicians and employees. Works closely with the Director, Infection Prevention team and the rest of the CMC community to implement Infection Prevention policies, procedures and programs. Provides Infection Prevention education, conducts epidemiological investigations and recommends improvements. Serves as an Infection Prevention consultant to the CMC community. In conjunction with the Chairman of Infection Control Committee and in consultation with CMC Leadership, may institute any appropriate control measures, isolation procedures, or studies when there is an immediate infection risk to patients or personnel.

Qualifications

Education Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or Pharmacy requiredo Incumbents hired on or before 5/10/2018 will be grandfathered into role with an Associate’s Degree or highero Completion of basic course in Infection Control recognized by the Association for Professionals in Infection Control (APIC) or obtain within two years of hire requiredo Master's Degree in Nursing, Pharmacy or field of specialty preferred

Experience 3 years in related experience required Experience in Infection Prevention, Healthcare Education, Epidemiology, Infectious Diseases, Employee Health or Public Health preferred

Licenses and Certifications One of the following is requiredo RN - Current State of California Registered Nurse licenseo RPH - Registered Pharmacist with valid State of California Pharmacist Licenseo CBIC-CIC - Certified Infection Control required within 3 years of hire or transfer into positiono Incumbents in role before 5/11/2018 have three (3) years to obtain the CIC certification

Disclaimers

Pay ranges listed are an estimate and subject to change. If any bonuses are noted, they are only applicable to external hires meeting criteria.