Infection Control Analyst (RN)

Job Description

Job Description

Madera Community Hospital

Located in the heart of Central California, Madera Community Hospital is a General Acute Care, private, not-for-profit hospital dedicated to improving and maintaining the health and wellness of residents throughout the Central Valley. We are committed to identifying and serving our community's needs with compassion, concern, care and safety for every patient. Madera Community Hospital is a growing acute care facility seeking talented individuals with a drive to provide quality care and dedicated to making a difference in our community.

Position Summary:

The Infection Prevention Analyst duties include assisting with planning, organizing, coordinating, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating the Infection Control Program. The Infection Prevention Analyst is responsible for the surveillance, analysis, and reporting of hospital acquired infections; educating employees about infection control; and the development of organizational infection control standards that meet state and federal regulatory and accrediting bodies, CDC, OSHA, and APIC guidelines.

Qualifications:

Requires completion of Registered Nurse program, BSN or MSN preferred. Public Health Nursing Certification, preferred.

Requires knowledge and understanding of microbiology, statistics, sterilization and disinfection, infectious diseases, antibiotic usage and clinical practice, consultative and teaching skills.

Proven ability to apply necessary skills and techniques in infection control measures. Demonstrated knowledge of Title 22, CMS, CDC, SB 739, OSHA and other applicable state and federal infection control agencies and standards. Able to collect data, perform statistical calculations and interpret data. 

Requires Current California Board of Registered Nurse Licensure. 

Requires Certification in Infection Prevention and Control (CIC).

Madera Community Hospital provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.