Infection Prevention Coordinator RN Evening

Overview

At North Bay Health, the Infection Prevention Coordinator (IPC) is a professional who works independently and collaboratively with the Infection Prevention Manager (IPM) and the Medical Director of Infectious Disease Medicine / Hospital Epidemiology to provide service line support to North Bay Health. Acts as a consultant and resource for all departments, administration, medical staff, clinics, and hospital teams related to Infection Prevention.

As an infection prevention expert this position will serve as an infection control resource, in partnership with the IP Manager and the Epidemiologist/Medical Director of Infectious Disease, according to the regulatory partners to include but not limited to CDPH, SCPH, SCMS, Cal-OSHA, and TJC standards. Ensures that projects and activities of the hospital are in accordance with the Infection Prevention Plan, TJC Regulations, Title XXII, Title XVII, and Hospital Policy.

Participates in all aspects of the Infection Prevention Program including surveillance, monitoring, prevention, and education on infection prevention processes at North Bay Health facilities. Submits reports and reviews in a complete, final and timely manner. Ability to recognize when to escalate problems to the IPM but otherwise uses excellent judgment in addressing and managing daily issues as they arise. The IPC is able to work autonomously utilizing a high level of initiative, judgment and critical thinking skills to collaborate and communicate with all teams.

Participates in all aspects of the Infection Prevention Program including surveillance, monitoring, prevention, and education on infection prevention processes at North Bay Health facilities. Submits reports and reviews in a complete, final and timely manner. Ability to recognize when to escalate problems to the IPM but otherwise uses excellent judgment in addressing and managing daily issues as they arise. The IPC is able to work autonomously utilizing a high level of initiative, judgment and critical thinking skills to collaborate and communicate with all teams.

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
• Master’s degree preferred.

• Current RN licensure in the State of CA.
• Infection Control Certification (CIC) strongly preferred, or must obtain within 3 years of hire date.
• Ability to travel between facility and work sites with access to an operating vehicle with at least minimal coverage auto insurance.
• Current driver’s license.

• Minimum of 5 years of acute care preferred and 2 years of experience working in infection prevention/control/community/public health/employee health experience strongly preferred.

• Excellent oral, written, communication, leadership, problem solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to lead and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to lead and coach teams and mentor individuals.
• Must be well organized, be able to set priorities, work independently and be an effective team member.
• P roficient with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong knowledge of infection prevention and epidemiology, TJC, Cal-OSHA, CMS standards.
• Course completion of APIC EPI 101 strongly recommended.

• Demonstrates the True North values. The True North values are a set of value-based behaviors that are to be consistently demonstrated and role modeled by all employees that work at North Bay Health. The True North values principles consist of Nurture/Care, Own It, Respect Relationships, Build Trust and Hardwire Excellence.

• Hourly Salary Range Min $81.86 - Max $99.60 (Offered hourly rate based on years of experience)

At North Bay Health, we are guided by our values:
Nurturing Care;
Own It;
Respect;
Build Trust; and Hardwire Excellence. These principles lead us to our TRUE NORTH and inspire us to provide exceptional care. These values serve as the foundation of everything we do, guiding us to deliver individualized care with integrity and accountability. We are committed to fostering a culture of collaboration, where every team member is valued and empowered to contribute their best to the health and well-being of those we serve.

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