Interim Infection Prevention Coordinator
AZAD is seeking an Interim RN Infection Prevention Coordinator for a W2 Contract position based in Los Angeles, CA.
Schedule: Day shift, Monday through FridayAssignment Duration: 6+ Months
Compensation & Benefits: $600 daily rate, plus daily stipends (7 days/week) including $183 Lodging, $74 Meals, and $50 Auto/Transportation. Weekly Compensation (including stipends) $5,149. Benefits include Paid Sick Time, Paid Holiday, Co-paid Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Cafeteria Plan, and 401k.
Job Summary:The Interim Infection Prevention Coordinator promotes and delivers high quality, patient-centered care by assisting with the administration of Infection Prevention policies, procedures and programs. As a part of the Infection Prevention team, the Interim Infection Prevention Coordinator identifies, investigates, reports, and monitors the incidence of nosocomial infections among patients and personnel, and implements policies and procedures to prevent cross-contamination.
Responsible for assisting with in-service programs related to infection prevention and infection control, and with the clinical aspects of the Employee Health Program, including pre-employment processing, occupational health testing, and surveillance.
Essential Functions:
Participates in developing and implementing infection prevention programs.Educates healthcare providers and staff.
Consults with leadership and hospital staff on infection prevention issues.
Implements evidence-based infection prevention practices.
Supports infection prevention improvement projects hospital wide.
Collaborates with physicians, department directors, and staff.
Collects, analyzes, and reports data on healthcare-associated infections, performance improvement, and patient safety.
Ensures regulatory reporting compliance.
Maintains a safe and healthy environment for patients, staff, and visitors.
Assist in developing, revising, and implementing infection prevention policies and procedures to meet regulatory standards.
Conduct regular infection risk assessments and implement preventive strategies.
Monitor compliance with infection prevention standards from various regulatory bodies.
Collaborate with healthcare providers and administrators to ensure adherence to guidelines.
Review microbiology reports and reportable diseases in accordance with regulations.
Liaise with public health departments for timely reporting of reportable diseases.
Identify and investigate healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) using NHSN criteria.
Stay updated on emerging infectious diseases and develop mitigation strategies.
Serve as infection prevention resource for multiple hospital departments.
Develop and deliver effective educational programs for staff.
Coach clinical staff on disease prevention and promote positive outcomes.
Conduct environmental surveillance to ensure compliance with infection control policies.
Maintain accurate records of infection prevention activities.
Foster a positive workplace environment within the infection prevention department.
Participate in infection prevention committees and process improvement activities.
Collaborate with Occupational Health to prevent and manage exposure incidents.
Coordinate follow-up for patients and healthcare workers after exposures.
Maintain professional growth through continuing education and skills competency.
Model infection prevention standards and patient advocacy behaviors.
Perform other assigned duties as needed.
Minimum Qualifications:
ADN degree.Current California RN license.
5 years of experience providing direct patient care in an acute-care setting as a Registered Nurse, with 2 years specialization in Infection Prevention.
Preferred:
BSN degree.
CIC Certification.
About Us:
AZAD values diversity - in backgrounds and in experiences.Since our inception, we have witnessed how our diverse workforce has thrived while contributing to the increases in innovation and advancements in the client organizations we serve.
AZAD is committed to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and is striving to build an even more diverse, inclusive team that reflects the people and communities where we live and work.
AZAD is an equal opportunity employer that considers and employs qualified individuals based upon job related qualifications regardless of race, color, sex, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, national origin, age, or any other status protected under applicable local, state, or federal law.
AZAD takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified employees and applicants who are disabled, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, Armed Forces services medal veterans, and other protected veterans.
AZAD is a Certified Minority Owned Business and OFCCP compliant.