Sr. Infection Preventionist

Adventist Health; Hanford (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health in California is seeking an Infection Preventionist to assist in implementing the Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Program. This role is fundamental in ensuring a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors by effectively collaborating with clinical and non-clinical departments.

Candidates must hold an Associate's degree in Nursing or a related field, with one year of healthcare experience. The position requires a focus on reducing healthcare-associated infections and compliance with infection control standards.

Qualifications

• One year experience in healthcare, public health, or related field required.
• Two years' experience in infection prevention and control preferred.
• Certified Infection Control (CIC) required within two years of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist in monitoring infection prevention program across the organization.
• Utilize HAI data to identify gaps and drive improvement.
• Collaborate with departments to enhance infection prevention outcomes.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Infection prevention knowledge

Analytical skills

Education

Associate's degree in Nursing, Public Health or related field

Bachelor's degree in health related field

Job description

Located in the metropolitan area of Sacramento, Adventist Health corporate headquarters have been based in Roseville, California, for more than 40 years. In 2019, we unveiled our WELL-certified campus - a rejuvenating place for associates systemwide to collaborate, innovate and connect.

Job Summary

Assists in the implementation of the Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Program to ensure a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors, under the director of Infection Prevention leadership. Serves as a liaison and resource for management of IPC activities and facilitates systems to collaborate with clinical and non-clinical departments to reduce healthcare-associated infections (HAI).

Job Requirements

• Associate's degree in Nursing, Public Health or related field; OR equivalent combination of education and experience. (Required)
• One year experience of healthcare, public health, or related field: (Required)
• Two years' experience in infection prevention and control: (Preferred)
• Bachelor's degree in health related field: (Preferred)

Licenses/Certifications

• Certified Infection Control (CIC): Required within two years of hire

Essential Functions

• Assists the Infection Prevention Manager in implementing and monitoring infection prevention program throughout the organization. Collaborates with IP leadership to align IPC program goals with organizational goals. Serves as an infection prevention resource for clinical and non-clinical staff.
• Supports the manager in implementation of IP plan to ensure successful integration of infection prevention program facility-wide. Utilizes HAI surveillance data to perform analysis, identify gaps, opportunities for improvement. Assists IP leadership in identifying opportunities, driving change, and improvement focusing on reduction of HAIs. Develops and maintains HAI line lists to assist in common cause analysis and corrective action follow-up. Assists IP leadership in preparing reports for Infection Prevention Committee, and other committees, as needed. Reports communicable diseases to local and state public health per Department of Health reporting requirements. Conducts ongoing surveillance of infections and trends to facilitate cluster and outbreak investigation. Assists IP leadership in outbreak investigation and response.
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives as directed by IP leadership.
• Assists IP leadership in assessing compliance with Infection Control Accreditation Standards, Centers for Medicaid/Medicare (CMS) Infection Control Conditions of Participation and other state and federal regulations pertaining to Infection prevention and control.
• Collaborates with other departments to promote infection prevention and improved outcomes.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

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About Us

Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.