Description
$10,000 sign on bonus for full time!
Kindred Hospital San Diego is a 70-bed long-term acute care hospital offering the same in-depth care you would receive in a traditional hospital, but for an extended recovery period. We partner with your physician and offer 24-hour clinical care seven days a week so you can start your journey to wellness. For those who need special care, we offer an eight-bed ICU and two negative pressure rooms. We are located just outside of downtown San Diego, less than two miles north of the San Diego Zoo.
Job Summary
Essential Functions
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Develops, implements, and continually monitors the infection control policies and procedures for all departments
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Implements a surveillance system for detecting and monitoring hospital acquired and community infections
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Ensures compliance to regulatory requirements
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Provides physicians and staff with updates of infection control policy changes
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Investigates outbreaks or clusters of infections
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Monitors, analyzes, and interprets bacteriology reports and infection statistics, recommends appropriate control measures to prevent dissemination of resistant microorganisms and pathogens
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Consults with physicians, managers, and staff for the management of infectious and/or immunosuppressed patients
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Participates in Infection Control Committees
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Collaborates with local and state health departments in the prevention, control, and appropriate reporting of communicable diseases
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Participates in ongoing infection control educational programs for employees, including TB, HIV/Hep/Universal Precautions. May educate patients as necessary
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Acts as a resource person for staff concerning infection control
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Undertakes regular infection control audits and appropriate
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations
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Approximate percent of time required to travel 0%
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Must read, write and speak fluent English
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Must have good and regular attendance
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Performs other related duties as assigned
Salary Range: $38.55 - $47.93/Hour
ScionHealth has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit-eligible employees that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness.
Qualifications
Education
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Bachelor's Degree in nursing
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Master’s degree in clinical specialty preferred
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Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may substitute for education requirements
Licenses/Certifications
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Current State RN license required
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BLS Certification required
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ICP or related certification preferred
Experience
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Minimum of 1 year clinical experience in medical-surgical or critical care nursing
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Experience in Infection Control with basic knowledge of the principles of epidemiology and infections, diseases, sterilization, sanitation, and disinfection practice preferred.
