Infection Control Specialist

Company: ScionHealth
Location: Chino Hills
Posted on: April 15, 2025

Job Description:

Infection Control Specialist at ScionHealth summary:
As an Infection Control Specialist, you will implement a hospital-wide infection control program in compliance with CDC and other regulatory agencies, consult with healthcare professionals for managing infectious patients, and oversee the Employee Health program. This role requires a Bachelor's degree in nursing or a healthcare-related field, with preference given to candidates holding a Master's degree and relevant certifications. A minimum of one year of clinical experience in nursing, along with knowledge of epidemiology and infection control practices, is essential.
Description

$38.55 - $60.23 / hour

ScionHealth is committed to a culture of service excellence as demonstrated by our employees' adherence to the service excellence principles of Pride, Teamwork, Compassion, Integrity, Respect, Fun, Professionalism, and Responsibility.

As our most acute level of care, our specialty hospitals offer the same critical care patients receive in a traditional hospital or intensive care unit, but for an extended recovery period. Our clinicians play a vital role in the recovery process for chronic, critically ill and medically complex patients.

As an Infection Control - Employee Health Nurse / RN you will:

• Consult with physicians, managers, and staff for the management of infectious and/or immune-suppressed patients.
• Implements an effective hospital-wide infection control program in keeping with Centers for Disease Control (CDC), JCAHO, and other regulatory agencies.
• Directs all functions of the Employee Health program. Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in nursing or healthcare related field.
  • Master's degree in clinical specialty preferred.
  • Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may substitute for education requirements.
  • Current State RN license required.
  • ICP or related certification preferred.
  • Minimum of 1 year clinical experience in medical-surgical or critical care nursing.
  • Experience in Infection Control with basic knowledge of the principles of epidemiology and inctions, diseases, sterilization, sanitation, and disinfection practice preferred.
  • Experience in handling employee health preferred.
    
    Keywords:
    Infection Control, Employee Health Nurse, Epidemiology, Critical Care Nursing, Healthcare Compliance, Patient Management, Infection Prevention, Nursing Certification, Hospital Program Implementation, Health Regulations
    

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