Infection Prevention Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Kaweah Health is a publicly owned, community healthcare organization that provides comprehensive health services to the greater Visalia area in central California. With more than 5,000 employees, Kaweah Health provides state-of-the-art medicine and high-quality preventive services in our acute care hospital, specialized health centers and clinics. Our eight-campus healthcare district has 613 beds and offers comprehensive health services across a broad continuum of care.


It takes a special person to work for Kaweah Health. We serve a region where the needs are great, which makes the rewards even greater. Every day, we care for people facing unique challenges and in need of healing. Throughout it all, our focus is to make a difference, and we do - in the health of our patients, our loved ones, and our community.

Benefits Eligible
Full-Time Benefit Eligible

Work Shift
Day - 8 Hour or less Shift (United States of America)

Department
8741 Nursing Professional Development

The Infection Prevention Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) is responsible for providing specialized patient care services focused on the prevention, identification, evaluation, and management of infectious diseases and healthcare-associated infections across inpatient and outpatient settings. Working under the supervision and collaboration of a licensed physician, the APRN delivers evidence-based clinical care, supports infection prevention initiatives, promotes patient and staff education, and contributes to quality improvement efforts that enhance patient safety and outcomes.

QUALIFICATIONS

License/Certification

Required:

Current CA licensure as an Advanced Practice Nurse (such as Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Nurse Specialist)

Current CA RN license

National certification as a: Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC or FNP-C), or Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (AGNP), or Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP), or other APRN specialty appropriate to the patient population served.

BLS

Preferred: Certification in Infection Prevention and Control (CIC) from the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology.

Experience

Preferred: Experience with healthcare-associated infection (HAI) surveillance, antimicrobial stewardship, and regulatory compliance.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Must complete credentialing through Medical Staff Interdisciplinary Practice Committee.

Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills.

Knowledge of infection prevention principles, epidemiology, and infectious disease management.

Ability to work collaboratively in interdisciplinary healthcare teams.

Excellent communication, patient education, and documentation skills.

Ability to analyze clinical data and contribute to quality improvement initiatives.

Commitment to patient safety, evidence-based practice, and continuous professional development.

Knowledge of standards and guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology, and The Joint Commission preferred.

JOB RESPONSIBILITES

Essential

Assesses, diagnoses, and manages patients with suspected or confirmed infectious diseases within the APRN scope of practice and applicable regulations.

Provides direct patient care in hospital and outpatient settings under physician supervision.

Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests and laboratory studies related to infectious diseases and infection prevention.

Develops, implements, and monitors individualized treatment and care plans.

Collaborates with physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care and optimize outcomes.

Participates in infection prevention and control activities, including surveillance, outbreak investigation, and implementation of evidence-based prevention strategies.

Educates patients, families, and healthcare personnel regarding infection prevention practices, antimicrobial stewardship, immunizations, and disease prevention.

Documents patient assessments, treatment plans, and clinical outcomes in accordance with organizational and regulatory requirements.

Supports quality improvement, patient safety, and regulatory compliance initiatives related to infection prevention.

Maintains current knowledge of infectious disease management, infection prevention standards, and applicable healthcare regulations.

Additional

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and services appropriate to the population served on the assigned unit or work area. Knowledgeable of growth and development for all patient/family cultural, linguistic, spiritual, gender, and age specific needs. Able to effectively communicate and care for patient and family as reflected in the Plan of Provision of Care.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Pay Range
$64.81 -$97.21

If you want to use your talents alongside people who face each day with courage and purpose, in an environment that empowers you to do your absolute best, this is where you belong.