Job Information
Dignity Health Infection Preventionist in Sacramento, California
Overview
Nestled in the heart of East Sacramento Dignity Health Mercy General Hospital is a 313 bed acute care facility that provides a wide range of services with special advocacy for the poor and underserved. Mercy General is home to the nationally ranked Alex G. Spanos Heart & Vascular Institute. Key achievements and recognitions include: from the Joint Commission; Advanced Joint Replacement Spine Center of Excellence Primary Stroke Center Ventricular Assist Device and Chest Pain Certification. Other accolades include CMS 5 stars Practice Green Health 2021 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade A Level 4 Epilepsy Center and Opioid Stewardship Honor Roll. Mercy General Hospital is proud to foster inclusion and diversity as part of our mission vision and values.
Responsibilities
Position Summary:
Collaborates with the department leader in all infection prevention related activities associated with surveillance, performance improvement, and education which are intended to ensure that the facility’s patients, personnel, and visitors will be protected from transmission of diseases and infection within the facility’s environment as identified in the core competency model by the Association for Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC).
Epidemiology and research techniques Infectious disease and microbiology Principles of Risk Management Organizational knowledge of policy and procedure development Nursing theory and practice Data synthesis and analysis Principles of healthcare finance and cost/benefit analysis Legal and regulatory requirements governing infection control and healthcare facilities Educational principles and theories of adult learning Effective written, oral and presentation communication skills Advanced statistical analysis and statistical process control Principles of teamwork/group process Intermediate/advanced level computer operational skills Principles of integrated systems Report production and presentation skills Principles of continuous quality improvement Facilitation and leadership skills Creative and innovative thinking Work independently, adapt to a variety of conditions, and ability to quickly learn new concepts/technical areas Capable of leading others through change and building consensus to achieve optimal implementation results Ability to motivate others to make changes Team leadership and conflict resolution skills
Principal Duties and Accountabilities:
Responsible for assisting the department to ensure compliance with Hospital Accreditation Standards State and CMS regulations and for the daily operations of the Infection Prevention Department.
Assists the department leader with ongoing assessment and development of programs policies and procedures and forms to address the Infection Prevention needs of employees volunteers contract workers independent contractors physicians registry workers and students in accordance with the guidelines established by the regulatory agencies.
Oversees and monitors the clinical work of staff. Identifies competency and training needs. Coordinates and oversees training. Utilizes senior area staff to assist with training and provides clinical expertise.
Identifies and implements updates to the Infection Prevention Program when new regulations and/or professional guidelines are published.
We offer the following benefits to support you and your family:
Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Voluntary Protection: Group Accident Critical Illness and Identity Theft
Adoption Assistance
Free Premium Membership to Care.com with preloaded credits for children and/or dependent adults
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Tuition Assistance for career growth and development
Retirement Programs
Wellness Programs
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in nursing or a healthcare related field.
Minimum of three (3) years clinical experience in Nursing, Microbiology, Biology, Public Health, or other healthcare related field.
Licensure:
An active license in state of practice is required for a Registered Nurse or Clinical Lab Scientist.
Infection Control certification within 3 years of employment is required.
Preferred:
- Infection Control Certification
Pay Range
$51.66 - $74.91 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.