Infection Preventionist
Job Summary and Responsibilities
Infection Preventionist collaborates with the Department leader in all infection prevention related activities associated with surveillance, performance improvement, and education which are intended to ensure that the facility's patients, personnel & visitors will be protected from transmission of diseases & infection within the facility's environment as identified in the core competency model by the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology (CBIC).
Job Requirements
Education and Experience:
• Minimum of three (3) years clinical experience in nursing, microbiology, biology, Nursing or Public Health.
• Bachelor's in Science (Microbiology, Biology, Nursing, Public Health)
Licensure:
• Registered Nurse or Clinical Lab Scientist with a state license.
• Active member of APIC (Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology).
• Certification is to be attempted during first two (2) years of hire if not already obtained.
• BLS-CPR; RN:CA or CLS
Where You'll Work
CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U.S., from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services, CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources, CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities, advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable, and innovating how and where healing can happen, both inside our hospitals and out in the community.
One Community. One Mission. One California (
Pay Range
$54.52 - $81.10 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Infection Preventionist collaborates with the Department leader in all infection prevention related activities associated with surveillance, performance improvement, and education which are intended to ensure that the facility's patients, personnel & visitors will be protected from transmission of diseases & infection within the facility's environment as identified in the core competency model by the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology (CBIC).
Job Requirements
Education and Experience:
• Minimum of three (3) years clinical experience in nursing, microbiology, biology, Nursing or Public Health.
• Bachelor's in Science (Microbiology, Biology, Nursing, Public Health)
Licensure:
• Registered Nurse or Clinical Lab Scientist with a state license.
• Active member of APIC (Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology).
• Certification is to be attempted during first two (2) years of hire if not already obtained.
• BLS-CPR; RN:CA or CLS
Where You'll Work
CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U.S., from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services, CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources, CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities, advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable, and innovating how and where healing can happen, both inside our hospitals and out in the community.
One Community. One Mission. One California (
Pay Range
$54.52 - $81.10 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.