Sierra View Medical Center
Porterville, California, United States
Infection Prevention Manager - Infection Control
Posted over 1 month ago
Job Description
| Job Title: | *Infection Prevention Manager - Infection Control |
| Job Function: | Management |
| Department: | Infection Control |
| Location: | Sierra View Medical Center |
| Employment Type: | Full Time |
| Shift: | Days |
| Min Pay Rate: | 38.23 |
| Max Pay Rate: | 53.52 |
| Flat Rate: |
Infection Prevention Manager
*Shift: Days
POSITION SUMMARY:
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/License/Certification:
Experience/Skills:
*Shift: Days
POSITION SUMMARY:
- Reporting directly to the Administrative Director of Care and Quality, with clinical oversight by the CNO, the Infection Prevention Registered Nurse Manager educates, conducts surveillance and participates in the organization-wide Infection Prevention Program 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.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/License/Certification:
- Must have current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of California and BSN (MSN Preferred) OR be a Healthcare Professional with a Master's in Public Health, Epidemiology, Microbiology or related field.
- 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.
Experience/Skills:
- 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/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. 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.
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