Infection Control RN
San Andreas, CA
Care Career
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

 Infection Prevention RN

Facility: Mark Twain Medical Center
Location: San Andreas, California
Facility Type: 25-bed Critical Access Hospital
Position: Infection Prevention / Infection Control RN
Shift: Day shift, 8 hours
Schedule: Every other weekend (EOW); first to float
Guaranteed Hours: 40 hours per week
 

1. Required Qualifications

• Active California RN license.
• BLS certification (AHA or American Red Cross).
• Certified in Infection Control (CIC) – mandatory.
• BSN is not required.
• Experience in infection prevention and control is essential.

2. Job Responsibilities

The RN will be responsible for developing, coordinating, implementing, and maintaining the hospital's infection prevention and control program.

Key responsibilities include:

• Monitoring and maintaining infection prevention practices.
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory and external requirements.
• Integrating infection prevention into the hospital's Total Quality Management (TQM) program.
• Participating as an active member of the Safety Committee.
• Representing infection control on facility committees.
• Supporting organizational safety and infection control initiatives.

3. Schedule & Floating Requirements

• Day shift, 8 hours.
• 40 guaranteed hours per week.
• Every other weekend required.
• First to float when staffing needs arise.
• Confirm the exact daily shift timings.

4. Facility Details

• 25-bed Critical Access Hospital.
• Acute care setting.
• EMR: Cerner.
• Facility provides inpatient acute care, outpatient services, and emergency services.
• Additional specialty care centers and community medical centers.

5. Required Certifications

• BLS – AHA or ARC.
• CIC – Certification in Infection Control.

6. Cancellation Policy

• Hospital may cancel up to 4 shifts during a 13-week assignment.
• For assignments shorter than 13 weeks, up to 3 shifts may be canceled.
• The hospital may alternatively pay the full hours for a particular shift instead of canceling it.

7. Ideal Candidate

An RN with infection prevention and control experience, an active California RN license, current BLS, and an active CIC certification. The candidate should be comfortable working in a small critical access hospital, participating in quality and safety initiatives, and being first to float.