Infection Preventionist, Licensed Requisition ID 6 Category Registered Nurse Shift Type Full-Time Shift 8 Hour Shift Schedule Days Facility Community Medical Centers - Corporate Offices (CMC) Location US-CA-Fresno Posted Date 5/2/2024 Min USD $45.78/Hr. Max USD $68.67/Hr. Overview
All positions are located in Fresno/Clovis CA
Opportunities for you.
- Join a Forbes Top 10 CA Employer .
- Direct impact on quality patient care.
- Free Continuing Education and certification including BLS, ACLS and PALS
- Tuition reimbursement, education programs, and scholarships
- Vacation time starts building on Day 1, and builds with your seniority
- 403(b) retirement plan with up to 8% matching contributions
- Free parking and electric charging
- Great food options with on-demand ordering
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Responsibilities
The Licensed Infection Preventionist is responsible for the prevention, investigation, monitoring and reporting of the spread of diseases in hospitals. Conducts, monitors and evaluates the Community Medical Centers (CMC) Infection Prevention surveillance program to reduce the risk of transmission of infectious diseases to patients, visitors, volunteers, physicians and employees. Works closely with the Director, Infection Prevention team and the rest of the CMC community to implement Infection Prevention policies, procedures and programs. Provides Infection Prevention education, conducts epidemiological investigations and recommends improvements. Serves as an Infection Prevention consultant to the CMC community. In conjunction with the Chairman of Infection Control Committee and in consultation with CMC Leadership, may institute any appropriate control measures, isolation procedures, or studies when there is an immediate infection risk to patients or personnel.
Qualifications
Education
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or Pharmacy required
o Incumbents hired on or before 5/10/2018 will be grandfathered into role with an Associate's Degree or higher
o Completion of basic course in Infection Control recognized by the Association for Professionals in Infection Control (APIC) or obtain within two years of hire required
o Master's Degree in Nursing, Pharmacy or field of specialty preferred
Experience
• 3 years in related experience required
• Experience in Infection Prevention, Healthcare Education, Epidemiology, Infectious Diseases, Employee Health or Public Health preferred
Licenses and Certifications
• One of the following is required
o RN - Current State of California Registered Nurse license
o RPH - Registered Pharmacist with valid State of California Pharmacist License
o CBIC-CIC - Certified Infection Control required within 3 years of hire or transfer into position
o Incumbents in role before 5/11/2018 have three (3) years to obtain the CIC certification
Disclaimers
• Pay ranges listed are an estimate and subject to change.
• If any bonuses are noted, they are only applicable to external hires meeting criteria.
Take Your Expertise to New Heights
We got our start 125 years ago as a boarding house and medical facility for people traveling in Central California. If people then could see us now Today, Community Health System is the region s largest healthcare provider and includes three divisions: Community Medical Centers hospitals, Community Care Health and Community Provider Network. These three pillars of healthcare hospitals, health insurance and physicians work best when they work together.
Whether you have years of nursing experience or you just passed your boards, we have a home for you. From the rush of Level 1 trauma to the tight-knit teamwork of the region s leading bariatric surgery program, you ll have plenty of opportunities to build the nursing career you ve always wanted.
Our teaching facility associated with UCSF, professional certification reimbursement, and wide range of opportunities beyond bedside care (leadership, quality/risk, educators) open doors to new possibilities and give you the ability to chart your own path.
The Benefits of Choosing Community
- Time and a half after 8 hrs + weekend and night differential
- Comprehensive health insurance
- Paid vacation, holidays, sick leave, and more
- 403(b) retirement plan with up to 8% matching contributions
- Nursing career ladder that ensures your personal growth and long-term career goals are a priority
- Tuition reimbursement, education programs, and scholarships
- Free Continuing Education and certification including BLS, ACLS and PALS
- A free gym and personal training
- Group pricing on insurance and major purchases
- Free parking and electric charging
- Great food options with on demand ordering to make life easier