SUMMARY: The Supervisor of Infection Prevention and Employee Health is a healthcare professional, whose responsibility is to identify hospital acquired infection risks and prevent and control infections among patients and personnel by surveillance, review of information, reporting, education and implementing control measures. In addition, the Supervisor of Infection Prevention and Employee Health can serve as a liaison among hospital department managers and with staff, physicians and community health authorities. He/she is responsible for the evaluation of the Infection Control Program and making necessary recommendations to reach the established goals. The Supervisor of Infection Prevention and Employee Health reports to the COO/CNO and collaborates with the Infection Control Committee Chairman. He/she may handle human blood and other potentially infectious or hazardous material, which may result in possible exposure to blood borne pathogens and/or harmful elements.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimum Experience: Three (3) years experience as an Infection Preventionist is required
- Required License/ Certifications: Current California RN or LVN License is preferred; ABM/MAB/CPI certificate within(90 days upon hire) annually thereafter
- Has full command (verbal and written) of the English language
- Physical Requirements: Possesses the physical abilities, including heavy lifting, and perceptive acuity, e.g., visual, hearing, to satisfactorily perform all direct and indirect patient care functions. Review physical activities and working conditions for this position
- Knowledgeable in epidemiologic principles, infectious diseases, sterilization, sanitation and disinfection as well as adult education principles, practices and/or patient care practices
BENEFITS:
- Medical, dental and vision coverage is provided for all full time and part time employees*
- Medical is 100% employer paid including dependents*
- Employee Assistance Program
- Basic Life and AD&D
- 401k plan with company match
- Generous PTO plan*
- Pet Insurance Discount Program*
- Employee Discount Program*
*Per diem staff ineligible
Skills Required
- Minimum three (3) years experience as an Infection Preventionist
- ABM/MAB/CPI certificate obtained within 90 days of hire and maintained annually
- Current California RN or LVN license
- Full command of verbal and written English
- Physical ability to perform patient care functions, including heavy lifting and required sensory acuity
- Knowledge of epidemiologic principles, infectious diseases, sterilization, sanitation, disinfection, and adult education/patient care practices
What We Do
The KPC Health is a global leader in healthcare, pharmaceuticals, education, engineering and real estate. Originally founded by world-renowned orthopedic surgeon and entrepreneur, Dr. Kali Chaudhuri, the KPC Group has reached an unprecedented level of success through its vision, innovation, and leadership. Today, the KPC Group has amassed over $10 billion in assets, including hospitals, clinics, schools, commercial real estate properties, and agricultural research centers. As pioneers in technology for the healthcare industry the KPC Group healthcare division, KPC Health, has successfully established a group of integrated healthcare delivery systems consisting of acute care hospitals, Independent Physicians Associations (IPAs), medical groups, urgent care facilities, and various fully integrated multi-specialty medical facilities throughout the western United States. Our California facilities include: Anaheim Global Medical Center Chapman Global Medical Center Hemet Valley Medical Center Menifee Valley Medical Center Orange County Global Medical Center South Coast Global Medical Center Victor Valley Global Medical Center Our facilities collectively serve some of California’s most densely populated areas in the Southern California region – totaling nearly ten million people. KPC Health has invested nearly $100 million in the latest information technology transforming one of the oldest hospital systems in the United States into a state of the art healthcare operation with an advanced Electronic Medical Records system. Most importantly, we have invested in our people. KPC Health attributes its overall successes to the highly skilled, advanced trained, expert physicians, nurses, information technology specialists and staff. Investing in having the very best workforce has enabled KPC Health to maximize its technological capabilities to best serves its patients, their families and the communities its hospitals and medical institutions it serves. As community hospitals dedicated to the health and welfare of each and every community we serve, we are investing in a number of non-profit and charity-based organizations, including the American Heart Association, March of Dimes for healthy babies, and Caterina’s Club for feeding hungry children. We believe our involvement in the promotion of these programs is crucial to serving our communities. For us, healthcare is not just about caring for our patients, but also about investing in the people of Orange County
