Infection Preventionist/Employee Health Liaison

ABOUT MARINHEALTH
Are you looking for a place where you are empowered to bring innovation to reality? Join MarinHealth, an integrated, independent healthcare system with deep roots throughout the North Bay. With a world-class physician and clinical team, an affiliation with UCSF Health, an ever-expanding network of clinics, and a new state-of-the-art hospital, MarinHealth is growing quickly. MarinHealth comprises MarinHealth Medical Center, a 327-bed hospital in Greenbrae, and 55 primary care and specialty clinics in Marin, Sonoma, and Napa Counties. We attract healthcare’s most talented trailblazers who appreciate having the best of both worlds: the pioneering medicine of an academic medical center combined with an independent hospital's personalized, caring touch.

MarinHealth is already realizing the benefits of impressive growth and has consistently earned high praise and accolades, including being Named One of the Top 250 Hospitals Nationwide by Healthgrades, receiving a 5-star Ranking for Overall Hospital Quality from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and being named the Best Hospital in San Francisco/Marin by Bay Area Parent, among others.

Company:

Marin General Hospital dba MarinHealth Medical Center

Compensation Range:

$62.88 - $94.32

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Job Description Summary:

Under supervision of the Infection Prevention Coordinator implements and monitors the Infection Prevention and Control Program of Marin General Hospital. Assists in coordinating hospital activities directed toward the surveillance, prevention, and control of infection to minimize the risk of acquiring new infection for patients, staff, and community. Also assists in the collaboration process to maintain compliance with standards and regulations pertaining to infection control of accrediting and governing authorities.

Job Requirements, Prerequisites and Essential Functions:

EDUCATION Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Nursing; or equivalent combination of training and certifications. Completion of advanced hospital epidemiology course. EXPERIENCE Required: 2-5 or more years of progressively responsible Occupational Health or Infection Prevention experience working in an acute care hospital or health care setting; or equivalent combination of work experience and training. Preferred: 5 years experience in Occupational Health/ Infection Prevention. LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATIONS Lic Clinical Lab Scientist OR Registered Nurse Required at hire PREREQUISITE SKILLS Required: 1. Ability to work collaboratively with hospital staff, physicians, and external organizations. 2. Understanding of adult learning theory, management theory, and project or change implementation. 3. Demonstrated oral and written communication skills. 4. Demonstrated ability to develop, organize and lead projects under the supervision of the IPC. 5. Ability to review and/or revise policies and procedures based on current scientific evidence and/or best practice information. Preferred: 1. Skills in data management, collecting, analyzing, and presenting data to groups and individuals. 2. Knowledge of TJC, CMS, OSHA, and Title 22 regulations: specifically related to infection prevention, sharps safety, blood-borne pathogens, and the management of medical waste. 3. Clinical expertise and understanding of the nursing process to effectively evaluate quality of care. 4. Understands basic medical microbiology and the mechanisms for the transmission of infection. 5. Knowledge of the overall organization, departmental priorities, performance improvement, risk management and methods of cost containment. 6. Ability to interpret and analyze data and present to various departments.

Reasonable accommodation(s) to qualified individuals with disabilities are available as part of the application step. If an accommodation is needed, please contact Human Resources at 415-925-7040 or email TalentAcquisition@mymarinhealth.org to initiate the process.

MarinHealth is a diverse community of people with many different talents. We seek candidates whose work experience has prepared them to contribute to our professional, C.A.R.E.S standards (Communication, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, and Safety) . These behavioral standards help us create a healing environment for patients and colleagues alike. By committing to them and holding ourselves accountable, we can build trust and ensure clear communication.

At MarinHealth, our top priority is the well-being of our employees, patients, and community. As such, we require all employees to receive necessary immunizations, including the measles, mumps, varicella, and seasonal flu vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter. Additionally, the continued recommendation to obtain a COVID booster vaccination status. We understand that some individuals may require medical or religious exemptions from these requirements, and we remain committed to prioritizing the health and safety of all. Thank you for helping us in our efforts to maintain a healthy and safe environment.

The compensation for this role listed on this posting is in compliance with applicable law. The selected candidate’s compensation will be determined based on the individual’s skills, experience, internal/market equity factors, and qualifications. This posted minimum and maximum range represents the minimum and maximum of what we reasonably expect to compensate for the position. Furthermore, all compensation decisions are ultimately determined in accordance with our compensation philosophy. Compensation for positions covered by collective bargaining agreements are governed by the agreements in the aforementioned document.