Travel Nurse RN - Infection Control - $3,500 to $3,700 per week in Walnut Creek, CA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Infection Control
Location: Walnut Creek, CA
Agency: job.com
Pay: $3,500 to $3,700 per week
Shift Information: Days - 5 days x 8 hours
Contract Duration: 26 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

• Develop and implement infection control policies and procedures
• Conduct regular assessments of the facility to identify and mitigate potential infection risks
• Train staff on proper infection control techniques and protocols
• Monitor and report on the incidence and trends of infections
• Investigate and respond to reports of infections
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to develop and implement infection control programs
• Stay up-to-date with current infection control practices and regulations
• Provide guidance and education to patients and families on infection control measures

Requirements

• Active and current  California (CA) Registered Nurse license
• Minimum 3 years of nursing experience in an acute care setting
• At least 1 year of Infection Prevention experience
• Minimum 1 year of Epidemiology and/or Public Health experience
• CIC (Certification in Infection Control)required
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

• Previous  travel assignment experience
• Experience with  infection prevention surveillance and reporting databases
• Completion of  CDPH-HAI (California Department of Public Health – Healthcare-Associated Infections) training/program