Infection Preventionist (Skilled Nursing Facility) (Sonora)
Job Description
Located in the metropolitan area of Sacramento, the 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.
Adventist Health Roseville and shared service teams have access to enjoy a welcoming space designed to promote well-being and inspire your best work.
Job Summary:
Assists in the implementation of the Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Program to ensure a safe environment for residents, staff, and visitors. Serves as a liaison and resource for management of IPC activities and facilitate systems to collaborate with clinical and non-clinical departments to reduce healthcare-associated infections (HAI).
Job Requirements:
Education and Work Experience:
- Associate’s/Technical Degree in Nursing, Public Health, or related field or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Required
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, Public Health, Healthcare Management or health science related field or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
- One year of experience in healthcare, public health, or related field: Required
- Two years' experience in infection prevention and control: Preferred
Licenses/Certifications:
- Long-term Care Certification in Infection Prevention (LTC-CIP) OR Certification in Infection Prevention and Control (CIC) within two years of hire: Required
Essential Functions:
- Assists the Infection Prevention Manager in implementing and monitoring infection prevention program throughout the organization. Collaborates with IP Manager 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. Develops and maintains HAI line lists to assist in common cause analysis and corrective action follow-up. Assists IP manager 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 manager in outbreak investigation and response. Conducts infection prevention rounds facility wide in alignment with IP goals and provides education to healthcare personnel; communicates findings and recommendations.
- Participates in quality improvement initiatives as directed by IP Manager. Assists IP manager in identifying opportunities, driving change, and improvement focusing on reduction of HAIs.
- Assists IP Manager 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. Provides new hire orientation to associates regarding IPC and assists IP manager in annual and additional education, as needed.
- 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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