Infection Preventionist

Work Location Orange, California Work Shift Day – 08hrs (United States of America)

Why CHOC? At CHOC, we strive to be the leading destination of children’s health by providing exceptional and innovative care. We are responsible for the overall health of our community’s pediatric population in our hospitals, clinics, and practices. And because of our breadth of care, your career at CHOC can be as diverse and fulfilling as you determine. CHOC’s compensation structure, benefits offerings, and career development programs are geared to helping you achieve your professional and personal goals.

Driven by the connection between children's health and a healthy environment, we commit to creating a healthcare model that incorporates environmental sustainability aligned with our mission to protect children's health and patient safety.

The Infection Preventionist conducts organization-wide surveillance, reporting of communicable diseases to public health, monitors environment for infection prevention and control risks, and provides educational/in-service activities that support the organization-wide infection control program, including inpatient and ambulatory.

Pay Range Minimum $104,832 Midpoint $138,902 Maximum $172,973 Rate of pay is determined by various factors, including but not limited to knowledge, skills, competencies, experience, education, as well as position requirements.

• Experience
  
  * Required:
  
  Minimum three (3) years of experience in an acute care setting.
• Experience
  * Preferred:
  Five (5) years of experience in infection control & epidemiology.

• Education
  
  * Required:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in nursing, lab/health science, public health or related health field. If RN Certification in Infection Control, then BSN required within three years of hire.

• Training
  
  * Required:
  
  Knowledge of Joint Commission, CDC, CAL OSHA, CDPH standards for infection prevention and control.

• Specialized Skills
  
  * Required:
  
  Project management skills. Knowledge of CDC-NHSN definitions, software and data analysis. Ability to set goals and judge results in accordance with the highest standards; care with sensitivity and respect; advance care through development of new ideas and technology; promote teamwork to achieve CHOC’s mission; and understand and exceed customer expectations. Strong organization and prioritizing skills; strong verbal and written communications; strong problem solving and critical thinking skills, and strong computer skills.

• Licensure
  
  * Required:
  
  Certified in Infection Prevention and Control within two years of hire.

Functional Demand:
Sedentary
- Very light energy level Lift 10 lbs. box overhead. Lift and carry 15 lbs. Push/pull 20 lbs. cart. Physical Activity Requirements:
Bending, Carry Objects, Climbing, Keyboard use/repetitive motion, Pinching/fine motor activities, Push/Pull, Reaching forward, Reaching overhead, Sitting, Squat/kneel/crawl (Squad & Knee), Standing, Talk or hear, Taste or smell, Twisting, Walking, Wrist position deviation Physical Activity Lifting Lifting (Floor to waist level) - Constant 67 or more%, Lifting (Floor to waist level) - Frequent 36-66%, Lifting (Floor to waist level) - Occasional 0-35%, Lifting (Waist level and above) - Constant 67 or more%, Lifting (Waist level and above) - Frequent 36-66%, Lifting (Waist level and above) - Occasional 0-35% Sensory Requirements:
Color Discrimination, Depth Perception, Far Vision, Hearing, Near Vision Environment Requirements:
Airborn Communicable Disease, Bloodborne Pathogens, Chemical, Dust Particular Matter, Extreme Noise Levels, Extreme Temperatures, Radiation, Uneven Surfaces or Elevations