RN Infection Control Practitioner - Full Time Days

Infection Control Nurse$10,000 sign on bonus for full time!Kindred Hospital San Diego is a 70-bed long-term acute care hospital offering the same in-depth care you would receive in a traditional hospital, but for an extended recovery period. We partner with your physician and offer 24-hour clinical care seven days a week so you can start your journey to wellness. For those who need special care, we offer an eight-bed ICU and two negative pressure rooms. We are located just outside of downtown San Diego, less than two miles north of the San Diego Zoo.Job SummaryConsults with physicians, managers, and staff for the management of infectious and/or immunosuppressed patients.Essential FunctionsDevelops, implements, and continually monitors the infection control policies and procedures for all departmentsImplements a surveillance system for detecting and monitoring hospital acquired and community infectionsEnsures compliance to regulatory requirementsProvides physicians and staff with updates of infection control policy changesInvestigates outbreaks or clusters of infectionsMonitors, analyzes, and interprets bacteriology reports and infection statistics, recommends appropriate control measures to prevent dissemination of resistant microorganisms and pathogensConsults with physicians, managers, and staff for the management of infectious and/or immunosuppressed patientsParticipates in Infection Control CommitteesCollaborates with local and state health departments in the prevention, control, and appropriate reporting of communicable diseasesParticipates in ongoing infection control educational programs for employees, including TB, HIV/Hep/Universal Precautions. May educate patients as necessaryActs as a resource person for staff concerning infection controlUndertakes regular infection control audits and appropriateKnowledge/Skills/Abilities/ExpectationsApproximate percent of time required to travel 0%Must read, write and speak fluent EnglishMust have good and regular attendancePerforms other related duties as assignedSalary Range: $38.55 - $47.93/HourScionHealth has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit-eligible employees that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness.QualificationsEducationBachelor's Degree in nursingMaster's degree in clinical specialty preferredEquivalent combination of education, training, and experience may substitute for education requirementsLicenses/CertificationsCurrent State RN license requiredBLS Certification requiredICP or related certification preferredExperienceMinimum of 1 year clinical experience in medical-surgical or critical care nursingExperience in Infection Control with basic knowledge of the principles of epidemiology and infections, diseases, sterilization, sanitation, and disinfection practice preferred.