Infection Prevention Coordinator

Community Memorial Healthcare•San Buenaventura (Ventura), CA

5h•$56 - $84

About The Position

Position Overview: The Infection Prevention Coordinator reports directly to the Infection Preventionist Director. The Infection Prevention Coordinator is responsible for system-wide activities of monitoring and minimizing infection risks to patients and personnel through ongoing surveillance and effective reporting of data. As directed, the Infection Prevention Coordinator will function as a subject matter clinical expert in the prevention of infections and assist with the implementation of hospital-wide infection prevention activities. This position supports all Community Memorial Healthcare facilities. When it comes to quality, we're 5 Star! Community Memorial Health System was established in 2005 when Community Memorial Hospital in Ventura merged with Ojai Valley Community Hospital. It is comprised of these two hospitals along with a network of primary and specialty care health centers serving various communities across west Ventura County. Our health system is a community-owned, not-for-profit organization. As such, we are not backed by a corporate or government entity, nor do we answer to shareholders. We depend on – and answer to – the communities we serve. Community Memorial Hospital – Ventura has been awarded a prestigious five-star rating by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)! This achievement represents thousands of people going the extra mile every day for our patients, and we are the ONLY hospital in Ventura County to earn this distinction! Community Memorial Healthcare Benefits To help heal, comfort, and promote health for the communities we serve, Community Memorial Healthcare takes care of our community of employees so our local community can be cared for. That’s why we provide competitive benefits, along with great career choices, training, and leadership development. Our total rewards package provides benefits that support you and your family’s health and wellness in all aspects of life. From our top tier insurance plans to our employee assistance program, take advantage of what CMH has to offer so you and your loved ones can have peace of mind now and for years to come. CMH is here for you and your family every step of the way.

Requirements

Current California Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) License, Current California Registered Nurse (RN) License, Master's Degree in Public Health/Epidemiology with a related health science field, or Doctoral Degree in Medicine (MD, DO, MBBS)
Two (2) years of relevant healthcare experience
Basic knowledge of infection and asepsis principles
Computer skills, including database management and knowledge of statistical methodology
Associate Infection Prevention and Control (a-IPC) and Long-Term Care Infection Prevention Certification (LTC-CIP) at time of hire or must be obtained within two (2) years of hire

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree in Nursing, Public Health/Epidemiology, Microbiology, or Doctoral Degree in Medicine (MD, DO, MBBS), along with a minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience in infection control or a healthcare-related role in general acute care, critical access, and/or long-term care facilities.

Responsibilities

The Infection Prevention Coordinator is responsible for system-wide activities of monitoring and minimizing infection risks to patients and personnel through ongoing surveillance and effective reporting of data.
As directed, the Infection Prevention Coordinator will function as a subject matter clinical expert in the prevention of infections and assist with the implementation of hospital-wide infection prevention activities.
This position supports all Community Memorial Healthcare facilities.