RECENTLY FILLED - Interim Infection Preventionist | RN | CIC | Majestic Coastal California

Highly Competitive Pay | Lodging | Rental Car Or Mileage | Paid Flights Home | World-Class Support

Coastal California

• Potential 3+ months assignment
• Reports to the Director of Quality
• 200+ bed acute care hospital that is accredited by The Joint Commission
• Conducts ongoing surveillance investigation and follow up of infections through review of admission diagnoses, microbiology culture results, isolation orders, patient records, consultation requests, and post-discharge surveillance
• Ensure rigorous infection control standards that meet TJC, California Department of Public Health, FDA, and CDC requirements
• Participates in investigation and reporting of hospital infection outbreaks
• Performs program assessment and makes recommendations for correction and improvement
• Provides a safe healthcare environment for patients by using evidence-based guidelines to prevent HAIs
• Develops prevention and educational strategies for staff, physicians, and patients

• Bachelor’s degree required
• California Registered Nurse – RN required
• Certification in Infection Control (CIC) by the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology (CBIC)
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in acute care infection prevention and control
• TJC, CDPH, FDA, and CDC requirements
• Knowledge of regulatory and clinical practice guidelines to include TJC survey readiness
• Computer skills should include: NHSN data entry/reporting, clinical surveillance software, Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems, and Microsoft Office suite - EPIC would be highly preferred
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of hospital staff
• Available to travel to the client-site and work a full-time schedule, M - F, or as needed

Galileo Staffing Services, a division of Galileo Search, LLC., is a premier provider of interim healthcare specialists, professionals, and executives to nationwide acutecare hospitals. To learn more about Galileo Staffing Services, visit our website at www.galileosearch.com.

How will YOU benefit when working with Galileo?

• Highly competitive pay rates that are best in the industry with weekly direct deposit
• Per diem for the housing of your choice if not provided by the client and for incidental expenses
• Weekly travel expense reimbursement (flights, rental car, or mileage)
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401k available
• State License expense reimbursement for endorsement
• Comprehensive professional liability insurance coverage
• Short or long-term assignments
• Local, regional, or national assignments based on availability
• World-class support before, during, and after each assignment

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