HCT is seeking an experienced Infection Preventionist (RN) for an immediate need at a 145 bed hospital in California. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- providing day-to-day monitoring, identifying, reporting, investigating, and controlling infections and communicable diseases,
- monitoring hospital-wide surveillance,
- collecting and reporting data, and
- survey readiness
Requirements:
- Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required
- Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years in leading Infection Control in a hospital setting combined with knowledge of Infection Prevention in the Operating Room, patient care standards, infectious disease, and sterilization/sanitation/disinfection practices; familiarity with NHSN reporting; experience with clinical surveillance system software
- License: State of California RN license required
- Certifications: Certification in Infection Control (CIC) preferred
- Computer Skills/EMR/EHR: Strong working knowledge of clinical surveillance (Epic); other related software applications and Microsoft Office suite (MS Word, MS Excel, etc.)
Expenses are covered while on assignment including housing, airfare, and rental car.
Keywords: Infection Control; Infection Prevention; Infection Preventionist; Coordinator of Infection Control; Interim Infection Preventionist;