Infection Preventionist, Acute

Job description

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

nOrganization:

nSCP-Sutter Center for Psychiatry

nPosition Overview:

nProvides expert consultation and support to patient care delivery and department operations with professional responsibility in the following functions: surveillance, infectious disease exposure response, data collection, data analysis, interpretation and reporting, inspection, control measures, education, evaluation, recommendations, performance improvement and evaluating compliance for practices that are associated with prevention and control of healthcare-associated infections. Coordinates hospital-wide infection control program including performance improvement to identify and prevent heathcare associated infections. Plans and coordinates the education of all hospital personnel regarding infection control and prevention practices. Serves as a consultant, educator, role model, and proponent of change to provide quality healthcare.

nThis position will also have dual responsibilities of the Infection Preventionist program as well as the Environmental Health & Safety Specialist III.

nJob Description :

nEDUCATION:

nEquivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma.

nnBachelor's: management, public health, nursing, business administration, organizational leadership or related field

n nCERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSURES :

nnCIC-Certification in Infection Control within 1 year

n nTYPICAL EXPERIENCE:

nnn5 years recent relevant experience.

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nnExperience Employee Safety, Hazmat and Emergency Management preferred

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nSKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

nnnKnowledge of microbiology, epidemiology, statistical analysis, standards and technology of patient care, infectious disease, sterilization, sanitation and disinfection practices and/or adult education principles.

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nnKnowledge of pertinent regulatory, accrediting, and advisory body requirements.

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nnAbility to interact effectively with all levels of healthcare personnel in this and other healthcare facilities; public health services at the local, state, and national levels; and the Centers for Disease Control and prevention.

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nnEffective written and verbal communication skills, including knowledge of adult education principles as they relate to educating and responding to hospital and external agency personnel.

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nnComputer literate, with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, word processing, and statistical software. Includes knowledge and ability to use online services.

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nnBasic understanding of performance improvement monitoring and development of performance improvement indicators.

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nnMust have ability to creatively and effectively solve complex problems and manage crises.

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nnAbility to apply mathematical concepts (e.g., fractions, percentages, proportions and statistics) for analysis and problem solving.

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nnAbility to create and translate clinical data into reports and presentations for appropriate audience.

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nnAbility to define issues, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.

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nnCritical thinking and analytical skills with a keen attention to details.

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nnDemonstrates a proactive approach in identifying and addressing issues and concerns.

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nnAbility to influence others by persuasion and problem solving to achieve desired outcome.

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nnCollaboration skills to facilitate open sharing of information and cooperation with various stakeholders

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nnDisplays a customer service focus in all decisions and actions.

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nnAbility to communicate through verbal and written means, and to present information to a variety of audiences.

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nnAbility to interact and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties.

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nnDemonstrates respect for cultural and linguistic differences and promotes an inclusive work environment.

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nnDemonstrates initiative in providing feedback/input to improve workflow/processes.

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nnAbility to work effectively in a dynamic and fast-paced environment with changing business priorities.

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nnAbility to maintain and work discreetly with confidential information.

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nnDisplays a customer service focus in all decisions and actions

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n nJob Shift:

nDays

nSchedule:

nFull Time

nDays of the Week:

nMonday - Friday

nWeekend Requirements:

nAs Needed

nBenefits:

nYes

nUnions:

nNo

nPosition Status:

nExempt

nWeekly Hours:

n40

nEmployee Status:

nRegular

nEmployees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care, which requires them to manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines.

nSutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

nPay Range is $129,708.80 to $181,584.00 / annual salary

nThe compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.

Worksite address

sacramento, CA, 95828, US

Who can apply

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