RN

3B Healthcare, Inc

Roseville, CA

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SKILLS

Acute Care, Analysis Skills, Autopsy, Basic Life Support (BLS), CPR Certification, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Communication Skills, Employee Orientation, Epidemiology, Health Education, Hospital, Human Resources, IP (Internet Protocol), Identify Issues, Infection Control, Investigative Reports, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Medical Records, Microbiology, Nursing, Nursing Credentials, OSHA, Organizational Skills, Outpatient Care, Patient Care, Performance Management, Public Health, Record Keeping, Registered Nurse (RN), Regulatory Compliance, Risk Analysis, Surveillance, The Joint Commission (TJC), Training/Teaching, Trend Analysis, Worker's Compensation

LOCATION

Roseville, CA

POSTED

2 days ago

Description:
Located in the metropolitan area of Sacramento, the Adventist Health corporate headquarters have been based in Roseville, California, for more than 40 years. In 2019, we unveiled our WELL-certified campus - a rejuvenating place for associates systemwide to collaborate, innovate and connect. Adventist Health Roseville and shared service teams have access to enjoy a welcoming space designed to promote well-being and inspire your best work. Job Summary: Performs surveillance, analysis, interpretation and reporting of Hospital Acquired Infections (HAI) and infection prevention education. Writes and updates infection prevention policies and procedures to insure compliance with regulatory standards of The Joint Commission (TJC) Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Centers for Medicaid/Medicare Services (CMS,) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other nationally organized agencies recommendations and requirements. Is proficient in hospital epidemiology principles and is responsible for the surveillance, analysis, interpretation and reporting of hospital acquired infections. Conducts initial assessment and maintain records pertaining to work injuries and illnesses. Collaborates with Human Resources to ensure completion of all employee health screenings, annual immunization updates, and workers compensation reporting of employee injuries and illnesses Job Requirements: Education and Work Experience: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN): Preferred Two years' experience in acute care setting: Preferred Licenses/Certifications: Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of practice: Required Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Preferred Infection Control Certification: Preferred Public Health Nursing Credential: Preferred Essential Functions: Conducts ongoing surveillance investigation and follow up of infections through review of admission diagnoses, microbiology culture results, isolation orders, patient records, consultation requests, post-discharge surveillance, and autopsy findings. Conducts environmental rounds in all inpatient and outpatient care areas. Analyzes trends and risk factors, and designs and evaluates prevention and control strategies. Participates in investigation and reporting of unusual hospital infection outbreaks. Conducts infection prevention rounds facility wide in alignment with IP goals and provides education to healthcare personnel; communicates findings and recommendations. Provides new hire orientation to associates regarding IPC and assists IP leadership in annual and additional education, as needed. Assists in the organization of regularly scheduled infection control-related meetings and dissemination of recommendations hospital-wide. Participates in quality/performance improvement activities by assessing, monitoring, and measuring nosocomial infections and evaluating outcomes on a...

Requirements:
At least two years recent experience in field, current BLS certification, and a current nursing license per the state of assignment. For additional and specialty-specific requirement, please contact us

RN

3B Healthcare, Inc

Roseville, CA

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3B Healthcare, Inc

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