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INFECTION CONTROL NURSE - QUALITY ASSURANCE

Employer
ignoredontpost
Location
Galena, NV
Closing date
Dec 9, 2022

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Profession
Nurse
Specialty
Nursing
Responsibilities:
Elevate Your Nursing Career at the brand new Sierra Medical Center!!! Northern Nevada Health System - Sierra Medical Center is a 200-bed tertiary care located in south Reno, Nevada opening in March 2022. Our brand new full-service facility presents an awesome opportunity for nurses to help build, grow, and develop Sierra Medical Center into an acute care force in the within the broader Reno, NV community. Come join us and "Elevate Your Nursing Career" at Sierra Medical Center. WHAT YOU CAN EXPECTEarn the recognition and support you deserve as a key member of our healthcare team. Relocation AssistanceTuition ReimbursementTuition Loan Repayment Program$1000 Annual Certification BonusChallenging and rewarding work environment with advanced technological systems, processes and practiceSignificant opportunities to grow and develop through job-related training, continuing education, and mobility upCompetitive compensation and generous benefits, including 401(k) with company match and excellent medical, dental, vision and prescription drug planShared Governance ModelClinical Nurse Advancement Program with monetary rewardSignificant opportunity to grow in ManagementJob Description: Coordinates the planning and executes the implementation of the Infection Control Program. Coordinates and conducts surveillance. Develops, reviews and implements prevention and infection control policies and procedures. Collects, analyzes and communicates infection control data and information. Coordinates internal and external infection control risk assessments including new products and processes. Monitors regulatory, accrediting and licensing agency guidelines and regulations and integrates same into infection control program. Conducts cluster and outbreak investigations in collaboration with other departments in the hospital. Coordinates reporting to public health authorities. Plans and provides formal and informal infection control education to staff, medical staff and the community. Collaborates with hospital, BHSF, local, state and federal authorities in Emergency Management planning. Serves as a resource and consultant to Senior Leaders, the medical staff, employees and volunteers.

Qualifications:
QualificationsEducation: Graduation from a program of professional nursing resulting in current licensing through the Nevada State Board of Nursing as a Registered Nurse. Bachelor degree preferred.Experience: At least 2 years within a health care setting. Active work experience or coursework in infection prevention required. Certification in Infection Control required (CIC)

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