What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN or CLS - Infection Control and Prevention position at Valley Children's Healthcare?
RN or CLS - Infection Control and Prevention
We are seeking a skilled RN or CLS to fill the Infection Prevention Specialist role at Valley Children's Hospital. The successful candidate will perform diverse functions using epidemiologic principles associated with the prevention of Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAI) surveillance, analysis, and interpretation and reporting of health care associated infections.
About the Position:
- This role is responsible for detecting and managing clusters of healthcare-associated events
- The specialist will implement prevention measures to reduce the risk of HAI
- Ongoing education and training will be provided to both clinical and non-clinical staff, patients and families about infection prevention
Key Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in a related field, Master's highly desirable
- Current California Registered Nurse, Clinical Lab Scientist license, or a combination of a Master's in Public Health and extensive Infection prevention experience
- Minimum 3 years related experience required
- Prior experience in hospital infection prevention is highly desirable
- Certification in Infection Control (CIC) required within 24 months of hire or transfer into position
