RN, Infection Preventionist & Employee Health-Roseville-CA-15007-Pay Negotiable

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary

Conducts infection prevention and control activities through surveillance, analysis, reporting, education, and policy development to reduce healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). Ensures compliance with regulatory standards while supporting employee health programs, infection control initiatives, workplace safety, and continuous quality improvement.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN): Preferred

• Two years of acute care experience: Preferred

Licenses & Certifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of practice: Required

• Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification: Preferred

• Infection Control Certification: Preferred

• Public Health Nursing Credential: Preferred

• Conduct surveillance, analysis, interpretation, and reporting of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs).

• Develop, review, and update infection prevention policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards.

• Monitor infection trends, identify risk factors, and implement infection prevention and control strategies.

• Investigate and report infection outbreaks and support corrective actions.

• Perform infection prevention rounds and provide education and recommendations to healthcare personnel.

• Coordinate infection prevention orientation and ongoing education for new and existing staff.

• Participate in infection control committees, quality improvement initiatives, and performance monitoring activities.

• Plan and deliver employee education on infection prevention, exposure control, and workplace safety.

• Conduct employee health screenings, immunization reviews, and health assessments.

• Perform initial assessments of employee work-related injuries and illnesses and coordinate Workers' Compensation reporting and follow-up.

• Monitor employee exposure to communicable diseases and maintain employee health records.

• Collaborate with Human Resources and clinical departments to support employee health and regulatory compliance.

• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.