Infection Control Practitioner

THE POSITION
-The Infection Control Practitioner is responsible for the coordination and management of a hospital-wide infection control program, infection control surveillance, education, monitoring trends that have been identified through surveillance, and maintain all regulatory functions
-Ensures that leadership has current information on JCAHO standards and federal, state, and county requirements pertaining to infection control
-Responsible for organization and coordination of the infection control committee
-Functions as a consultant to all hospital staff on infection control issues and liaisons between the infection control committee and other hospital departments.
-Qualified candidates will have bachelor’s degree in a health related field with at least two years experience in infection control; registered nurse with acute care experience and master’s degree preferred.
-Successful candidates will have knowledge of the principles and practice of hospital infection prevention and control, epidemiology, and infectious diseases. Strong knowledge of infection control standards (JCAHO, Title 22, CDC, APIC Guidelines) that affect the content of policies and procedures for the hospital is required.

THE HOSPITAL
-The Hospital is an independent, 400+ bed, JCAHO-accredited, acute-care facility
-Designated as a Top 100 Hospital on three separate occasions by HCIA/Mercer
-Full-service, not-for-profit, community hospital that serves the residents in Southern California
-Hospital services include an advanced heart center, orthopedics, neurosciences, advanced imaging, as well as other services

THE COMMUNITY
-Located in coastal Southern California, this community maintains its small town appeal, while being close enough to provide access to urban amenities
-Known for its beautiful beaches, attractive harbor, and near perfect weather, the community is ranked as the 5th most favorable climate in the world
-The weather provides the foundation to explore many historical and cultural sites, plus the legendary surf conditions and 3.5 miles of white sandy beaches afford a great escape for all ages

Interview expenses are covered by the hospital and there is no cost to you for our services.

Interested? Please Contact:

Cherie Thomas, MBA, RHIA
Associate Vice President, Executive Search
B. E. Smith, Inc.
Phone: 800-397-2078
Fax: 888-238-4276
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REQUIREMENTS
-Qualified candidates will have bachelor’s degree in a health related field with at least two years experience in infection control; registered nurse with acute care experience and master’s degree preferred.
-Successful candidates will have knowledge of the principles and practice of hospital infection prevention and control, epidemiology, and infectious diseases. Strong knowledge of infection control standards (JCAHO, Title 22, CDC, APIC Guidelines) that affect the content of policies and procedures for the hospital is required.