Job Summary:

• The Infection Preventionist/ Infection Prevention Nurse participates in the development and implementation of the infection prevention program. This individual is involved in the education of health care providers and staff, consultation with leadership and hospital staff regarding infection prevention issues, and communication and implementation of evidence-based infection prevention practices. The Infection Preventionist/ Infection Prevention Nurse supports infection prevention improvement projects across the hospital, working in conjunction with physicians, department directors and hospital staff. The Infection Preventionist/ Infection Prevention Nurse collects, analyzes, and reports data on healthcare associated infections, performance improvement and patient safety. The Infection Preventionist/ Infection Prevention Nurse is responsible for reporting all health care associated infections within the hospital as required by regulatory agencies (e.g., DHS, CDPH, Cal-OSHA, Center of Medicare, and Medicaid, etc.) and plays a vital role in maintaining a safe and healthy environment for patients, staff, and visitors.

Experience/Qualifications:

• A Registered Nurse with at least five (5) years of acute-care clinical experience and has worked on performance improvement projects related to infection prevention and control preferred.
• At least two (2) years of experience as an infection preventionist in a hospital setting or completion of the EPI® Education Series (EPI 101 and 102): The Fundamentals of Infection Surveillance and Control from the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) within the first 2 years of hire.
• Experience with electronic medical record systems (Paragon, Theradoc, Meditech, Epic, RL Datix etc…) and data management reporting.
• Experience in developing and implementing policies and procedures.
• Proficiency in using computer software for data analysis and presentation such as Microsoft Office applications.
• Proficiency in Windows and Google applications, and analytics skills.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, to educate and train staff on infection prevention practices.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and influence positive change.
• Detail oriented and can interpret and analyze complex data related to infection rates and  trends.

Education:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).

Licensures/Certification:

• Valid and active license as a Registered Nurse issued by the California State Board of Nursing or compact state.
• CIC Certification by the national Certification Board for Infection Prevention and Epidemiology (CBIC) preferred
• For Nurses without IP experience: Must successfully complete the EPI® Education Series (EPI 101 and 102): The Fundamentals of Infection Surveillance and Control from the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) within the first two years of hire with the completion of EPI 101 during the first year of hire.
• Must complete the annual requirement of at least 5 Infection Prevention Units (IPU) related to infection prevention surveillance; cleaning, disinfection and sterilization and healthcare acquired infection (HAI) prevention.
• Must successfully complete and maintain LA City Fire Card certification at the time of hire or within the first 30 days of employment.

• All required licensures, certifications, mandatory education; along with annual occupational health screenings must be completed prior to the expiration date or by the end of the month in which they are due. Reference the Educational Requirements: Must Haves, Mandatory and Unit Based policy (in electronic policy management system) for the specific requirements for this position.

Salary Range: $55.34 to $66.91 per hour