Director Infection Control Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Shift: 8:00am - 4:30pm, EXEMPT

Job Description:

PATIENT POPULATION: The patient population served can be all patients, including geriatric, adult, adolescent, pediatric, and newborn. This also includes services which affect facility staff, physicians, visitors, vendors and the general public. POSITION SUMMARY: Reporting directly to the VP of Quality and Regulatory Affairs, with clinical oversight by the CNO, the Infection Prevention Manager educates, conducts surveillance and participates in the organization-wide Infection Prevention Programs and its activities.

The participant is involved in and/or supports subordinate participation in the Employee Performance and Improvement process as measured by active participation in Quality Council activities annually. Must be able to work normal/scheduled working hours to include Holidays, call-backs, weeknights, weekends, and on-call. Agrees to participate, as directed, in emergencies and community disasters during scheduled and unscheduled hours. As a designated disaster service worker you are required to assist in times of need pursuant to the California Emergency Services Act. (Gov't. Code §§ 3100, 3102)

Your position has been defined as exempt (Exempt employees are paid on a salary basis as their duties may include more complex tasks that require them to work inconsistent or longer hours on a weekly basis. Exempt salaried employees also may be obligated to work as many hours as required to fulfill their responsibilities.) therefore you may have the ability to work remote as long as your VP has given prior approval. In the event remote work is required 100% of the time or for a defined period of time for a medical accommodation, a full telework agreement must be completed and approved by both your VP and the President/CEO before remote work begins. Needs to recognize that they have an affirmative duty and responsibility for reporting perceived misconduct, including actual or potential violations of laws, regulations, policies, procedures, or this organization's standards/code of conduct. The employee shall work well under pressure, meet multiple and sometimes competing deadlines; and the incumbent shall at all times demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues and supervisors.

EDUCATION/TRAINING/EXPERIENCE: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must be able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times hostile people within the facility. Must be willing to perform Standard Precautions as necessary. Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of Acute Care experience in an Acute Care hospital setting or three (3) years in Infection Control. Familiarity with organization and functions of all departments; familiar with policies and procedures, and regulations relating to Infection Control. Must have working knowledge of Microbiology, Epidemiology, infectious diseases, aseptic techniques and current practices. Member of the Association of Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology, (APIC) or is qualified to sit for the CIC exam in Infection Control preferred.

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence if required.

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages if required.

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of basic computer software.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must have a current and valid California Registered Nurse Licensure with Bachelors Degree (MSN is preferred) OR must be a Health Care Professional with a Master's in Public Health, Epidemiology, Microbiology or related field. Possesses certification in Infection Control or is qualified to sit for the CIC exam in Infection Control preferred. Must have and maintain current BLS certification or obtain within orientation process, prior to hands-on patient care.

Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

• Collaborates with the VP. Develop, organize implement, evaluate, and coordinate the Infection Prevention programs in accordance with current CDC guidelines and definitions, TJC standards and Federal and DOH state regulations.
• Ensures program compliance with regulatory guidelines and recommendations.
• Provides education to staff, community, licensed independent practitioners, students, and volunteers in Infection Prevention and Health Education.
• Conducts surveillance activities Hospital-wide to detect and record all known hospital-acquired infections that occur on every service and in every area of the hospital, and implements appropriate intervention strategies.
• Reviews and analyzes cultures and sensitivities reported by the microbiology of patients and personnel to determine if Hospital acquired.
• Confers with CNO, nursing and medical staff to determine appropriate implementation of isolation precautions.
• Investigate infections, especially those occurring above established thresholds and/or in clusters by patient units.
• Initiates cultures and sensitivity and/or ensures appropriate precautions when indicated under the direction of the CNO and the Hospital's policies and procedures.
• Provides the CNO/VP with a report of pertinent findings and recommendations pertaining to hospital-acquired infections.
• Acts as a liaison with the Public Health Department and other local, state and federal agencies, as well as HR, Risk Management, Employee Health, and legal representatives.
• Provides information to the VP to demonstrate continuous improvement in measures specific to your department that benchmark the Organization's performance against national standards and result in maximum reimbursement to the Organization.
• Reviews and completes all accident/injury investigation reports related to Infection Prevention and Safe Patient Handling & Mobility. Reviews Sharps Injury Logs.
• Provides education to patients/families related to communicable diseases, prevention of disease, prevention of transmission, and explains isolation and Standard Precautions as necessary.

Bachelors or better in Nursing.

Masters or better in Health Administration or related field.

3 years: Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of Acute Care experience in an Acute Care hospital setting or three (3) years in Infection Control/Employee Health. Familiarity with organization and functions of all departments; familiar with policies and procedures, and regulations relating to Infection Control. Must have working knowledge of Microbiology, Epidemiology, infectious diseases, aseptic techniques and current practices.

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