Travel Nurse RN - Infection Control
Fairfield, CA
Integrated Healthcare Services
5x8 hrs, Days

Job Title: Infection Prevention Coordinator

Location: NorthBay Healthcare

Job Summary:
The Infection Prevention Coordinator (IPC) is a professional who works independently and collaboratively with the Infection Prevention Manager (IPM) and the Medical Director of Infectious Disease Medicine / Hospital Epidemiology to provide service line support to NorthBay Healthcare. The IPC acts as a resource for departments, administration, medical staff, and hospital personnel in areas related to infection prevention. This position ensures that projects and activities align with the Infection Prevention Plan, TJC Regulations, Title XXII, and Hospital Policy. Responsibilities include surveillance, monitoring, prevention, and education on infection prevention processes within NorthBay and NorthBay-VacaValley Hospitals. The IPC applies supervisory experience to address daily issues, escalating problems to the IPM when necessary, and utilizes critical thinking skills to work independently and collaboratively.

Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing
- Current RN licensure in the State of California
- Infection Control Certification (must be obtained within 18 months of hire)
- Minimum of 5 years’ acute care experience
- Working knowledge of healthcare practices, data management, patient care equipment, and products
- Proficient with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook
- Strong knowledge of infection prevention and epidemiology, TJC, Cal-OSHA, CMS standards
- Completion of APIC EPI 101 course within 12 months of hire
- Current California driver’s license and access to an operating vehicle with minimal coverage auto insurance

Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s degree
- At least 6 months’ experience in acute care infection prevention

Additional Information:
- 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, able to set priorities, work independently, and be an effective team member
- Demonstrates adherence to NorthBay Way principles: Caring, Communication, Collaboration, and Competence
- Attendance is an essential function of the job
- Hours may vary according to work demands and project requirements; on-call support and occasional evening meetings may be required