Infection Control Nurse

Infection Control NurseLocation: Fairfield, CaliforniaDuration: 3 monthsJOB SPECIFICATIONS1.  Education: Bachelor’s degree in nursing. Master’s degree preferred. 2.  Licensure/Certification: Current RN licensure in the State of CA. Infection Control Certification preferred and must be obtained within 18 months of hire. Ability to travel between facility and work sites with access to an operating vehicle with at least minimal coverage auto insurance. Current California driver’s license.3.  Experience: Minimum of 5 years’ acute care experience and prefer at least 6 months’ experience in acute care infection prevention. Working knowledge of health care practices, data management, patient care equipment and products. 4.  Skills: Excellent oral, written, communication, leadership, problem solving and analytical skills. Ability to lead and manage multiple projects simultaneously. Ability to lead and coach teams and mentor individuals. Must be well organized, be able to set priorities, work independently and be an effective team member. Proficient with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook. Strong knowledge of infection prevention and epidemiology, TJC, Cal-OSHA, CMS standards. Course completion of APIC EPI 101 within 12 months of hire.5.  Interpersonal Skills: The NorthBay Way is a set of value-based behaviors that are to be consistently demonstrated and role modeled by all employees that work at NorthBay Healthcare. The NorthBay Way principles consist of Caring, Communication, Collaboration, and Competence.6.  Standards of Performance: Demonstrate performance by adhering to established policies and procedures and exhibiting the defined characteristics associated with attendance and punctuality.7.  Physical Effort: Attendance is an essential function of the job. The physical demands described in the Job Task Analysis are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.8.  Hours of Work: Normally eight-hour days but hours will vary according to work demands and project requirements; will require on-call support. Occasional attendance at evening meetings.