Staff Nurse - RN - Infection Control jobs in Downey, CA
Staff Nurse - RN - Infection Control performs hospital-wide surveillance and data collection as part of an overall infection-control program. Investigates possible incidences of infection and implements remedial action. Being a Staff Nurse - RN - Infection Control works with the infection control committee to establish infection control standards and procedures, and educates staff on how to prevent and control infections. Informs the appropriate state and county organizations of any reportable infections and diseases. Additionally, Staff Nurse - RN - Infection Control typically requires a bachelor's degree in nursing. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. Requires a valid state RN license. May require CIC certification. Staff Nurse - RN - Infection Control's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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RN-Infection Control Professional
- Kaiser Permanente
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Los Angeles, CA
OTHER
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Job Summary:
Acting as an expert resource/consultant in one or more than one care setting (primary, secondary, tertiary, continuing care), the Infection Prevention Professional/Epidemiologist contributes to the provision of high quality patient care by promoting and implementing infection prevention and control practices and compliance with regulatory agency requirements. Through interdisciplinary and collaborative actions, evaluates occupational health exposures/issues and assists with the determination of proper care and planning related to infection prevention and control; participates in the identification, prevention and control of infections by data collection, surveillance and analysis, development of verbal and written reports, educational programs for personnel and patients as needed.Serves as a liaison with the Department of Health Services and reports communicable diseases as required. Participates in research on infection control issues related at the local and Regional levels. Assists client departments in preparations for accreditation and licensure surveys in both the acute and ambulatory care areas as well as other Regulatory Standard reviews (e.g. Cal-OSHA, CDPH, CMS, etc.).
Essential Responsibilities:- Assists with planning, development, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and revision of Infection Prevention and Control Program goals, standards, policies and procedures
- Coordinates multi-disciplinary and interdepartmental efforts to improve performance of infection prevention/control programs and services
- Facilitates meeting applicable regulatory requirements through monitoring and reporting infection trends in the acute, ambulatory and other care settings
- Reports communicable diseases and supporting laboratory data to the local, state and national health departments as required
- Participates in the development and review of Infection Prevention and Control Standards of Care, Policy and Procedure for assigned areas
- Together with the Infection Prevention and Control leadership, develops and maintains excellent, collaborative relations with key stakeholders/departments including but not limited to: Employee Health, Nursing, Perioperative, Perinatal, Emergency Services, Urgent Care, ambulatory, Support Services and various physician specialties
- Maintains on-going communications and cooperative relationships with medical center committees and external agencies
- Participates in epidemiological investigations of significant clusters of infection above established standards and of unusual isolates as directed by the Infection Prevention and Control leadership
- Interacts with Occupational/Employee health to institute and maintain control measures pertaining to health care worker and/or member exposures
- Assists with supervision and management of the Infection Prevention and control clerical/ancillary staff
- Provides in-service education for the medical center area, general orientation, annual review, and as needed
- Provides expert review and consultation for facility construction/remodels, and/or new patient care equipment
- Assumes other activities and responsibilities from time to time as directed
- 4 Days Ago
Regional Infection Control RN
- YesCare
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Baltimore, MD
FULL_TIME
- Experience & Requirements Minimum of two (2) years experience as an Infection Control Nurse. Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or R...
- 2 Months Ago
Regional Infection Control RN
- YesCare
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Baltimore, MD
FULL_TIME
- Experience & Requirements Minimum of two (2) years experience as an Infection Control Nurse. Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or R...
- 2 Months Ago
INFECTION CONTROL NURSE
- The Rehabilitation Center of Santa Monica
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Santa Monica, CA
FULL_TIME
- SUMMARY-License Vocational Nurse-LVN The primary purpose of your job position is to plan, organize, develop, coordinate, and direct our infection prevention and control program and its activities in a...
- 15 Days Ago
INFECTION CONTROL NURSE
- Mariner Healthcare
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Santa Monica, CA
FULL_TIME
- SUMMARY-License Vocational Nurse-LVN The primary purpose of your job position is to plan, organize, develop, coordinate, and direct our infection prevention and control program and its activities in a...
- 2 Months Ago
Infection Control Nurse -- LPN/LVN
- Genesis HealthCare
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Los Angeles, CA
FULL_TIME
- Other Info Position Type: Full TimeJob City: Los AngelesRequisition Number: 403363
- 24 Days Ago
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Infection Control Nurse for Skilled Nursing Facility 41 to 46 an hour Arcadia
- The Hire Mark
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Arcadia, CA
- The Hire Mark - The Hire Mark is recruiting an Infection Control Nurse is Arcadia. This is a large skilled nursing facil...
- 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM
LVN II (Bilingual Spanish) - Orchard MOB #A - Urology - Full-Time
- Kaiser Permanente
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Downey, CA
- Description: Job Summary: Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse or physician provides nursing care in accor...
- 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM
RN (Surgery & Recovery) - Per Diem, Variable (Norwalk)
- Hiring Now!
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Norwalk, CA
- The Perioperative Registered Nurse uses the nursing process, to design, coordinate, and deliver patient care that meets ...
- 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM
Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) Emergency Room - Loan Forgiveness & $7,000 Sign-on Bonus - Full Time, Variable (Norwalk)
- Hiring Now!
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Norwalk, CA
- The Licensed Vocational Nurse performs a wide variety of patient care activities under the direction of registered nursi...
- 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM
Infection Preventionist IV
- Kaiser Permanente
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Downey, CA
- Description: Job Summary: Assists with implementing infection prevention and control programs and maintains dashboards o...
- 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM
Infection Preventionist IV
- Kaiser Permanente
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Downey, CA
- Description: Job Summary: Assists with implementing infection prevention and control programs and maintains dashboards o...
- 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM
RN - Specialty Training (ED) - Loan Forgiveness - Full Time, Nights (Norwalk)
- Hiring Now!
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Norwalk, CA
- The Specialty Training Registered Nurse collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement a plan of car...
- 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM
Certified Nurse Attendant (CNA), Med Tele, Part Time, Nights
- PIH Health
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Downey, CA
- Job Description The Certified Nurse Attendantperforms effective patient care duties under the supervision of licensed me...
- 4/17/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Downey, California
Downey is a city located in southeast Los Angeles County, California, United States, 13 mi (21 km) southeast of downtown Los Angeles. It is considered part of the Gateway Cities. The city is the birthplace of the Apollo space program. It is also the home of the oldest still operational McDonald's restaurant in the world. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 111,779.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 12.6 square miles (33 km2). 12.4 square miles (32 km2) of it is land and 0.2 square miles (0.52 km2) of it (1.27%) is water.
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Income Estimation for Staff Nurse - RN - Infection Control jobs
$102,801 to $123,334
Downey, California area prices
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December 29, 2019