Miami, Florida
Madera, California
Baltimore, Maryland, Maryland
Omaha, Nebraska, Nebraska
Posted: 15-Sep-23
Location: Fairfield, California
Type: Full Time
Salary: $73.09-$88.93 hr based on YOE
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Internal Number: 2024
At NorthBay Health the Infection Prevention Coordinator (IPC) is a professional who works independently and collaboratively with the Infection Prevention Manager (IPM) and the Medical Director of Infectious Disease Medicine / Hospital Epidemiology to provide service line support to NorthBay Healthcare. Acts as a resource for department, administration, medical staff, and hospital personnel in areas related to Infection Prevention. As an infection prevention expert, this position will serve as an infection control resource, in partnership with the IP Manager and the Epidemiologist/Medical Director of Infectious Disease, according to the CMS and TJC standards.
The IPC ensures that projects and activities of the hospital are in accordance with the Infection Prevention Plan, TJC Regulations, Title XXII, and Hospital Policy. Participates in all aspects of the Infection Prevention Program including surveillance, monitoring, prevention, and education on infection prevention processes within both NorthBay and NorthBay-VacaValley Hospitals and NorthBay Healthcare. Submits reports and reviews in a complete, final, and timely manner. Applies supervisory experience to recognize when to escalate problems to the IPM but otherwise uses excellent judgment in dealing with daily issues as they arise. The IPC is able to work independently utilizing a high level of initiative, judgment, and critical thinking skills and collaboratively using good team and communication skills.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in nursing. Master’s degree preferred.
- Licensure/Certification: Current RN licensure in the State of. Infection Control Certification is preferred and must be obtained within 18 months of hire. Ability to travel between facility and work sites with access to an operating vehicle with at least minimal coverage auto insurance. Current California driver’s license.
- Experience: Minimum of 5 years acute care experience and prefer at least 6 months experience in acute care infection prevention. Working knowledge of health care practices, data management, patient care equipment, and products.
- Skills: Excellent oral, written, communication, leadership, problem-solving, and analytical skills. Ability to lead and manage multiple projects simultaneously. Ability to lead and coach teams and mentor individuals. Must be well organized, be able to set priorities, work independently, and be an effective team member. Proficient with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook. Strong knowledge of infection prevention and epidemiology, TJC, Cal-OSHA, and CMS standards. Course completion of APIC EPI 101 within 12 months of hire.
- Interpersonal Skills: The NorthBay Way is a set of value-based behaviors that are to be consistently demonstrated and role-modeled by all employees who work at NorthBay Healthcare. The NorthBay Way principles consist of Caring, Communication, Collaboration, and Competence.
