Director Infection Prevention Full Time Days

San Ramon Regional Medical Center began serving residents of the San Ramon Valley and its surrounding communities in 1990. Located on a hillside overlooking the valley, we are a 123-bed, acute-care hospital, primary stroke center, and a cardiac heart surgery hospital. San Ramon Regional Medical Center provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services. Personalized service and a patient-centered philosophy are distinctive qualities of our facility.

We offer competitive salaries and benefits including a matching 401(k), several health & dental plans to choose from, generous tuition assistance plans, and relocation assistance for select positions.

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services 
• Wellbeing support, including employee assistance program (EAP) 
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, long- and short-term plan coverage 
• Savings and retirement  including a 401(k) Plan with a 50% match up to 6% of pay, employee stock purchase plan, flexible spending accounts, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial well-being counseling 
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, and online educational program 
• Additionalbenefits  life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and employee discount program 
• Registered nurses – Retirement medical benefit account (RMBA) – 2% of annual eligible income set aside in accordance with program guidelines 
• Benefits may vary by location and role 

DIRECTOR OF INFECTION PREVENTION ( ***This is not a remote position***)    The Director of Infection Prevention oversees the planning, organizing, communicating, directing, and controlling functions necessary to ensure overall operational viability for Departments which are assigned. Requires broad knowledge of clinical and administrative requirements and accreditation/licensure standards. Coordinates classification and reporting of all patient, employee, and significant community acquired infections identified at the Medical Center, the Home Office and regulatory agencies including NHSN. Actively participates in Tenet’s Infection Prevention Program and is responsible for the Infection Control Module data entry and follow-up reports to NHSN.     Qualifications   Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Nursing, or Hospital Administration highly desired; Master’s Degree in Business, Nursing, Public Health or Hospital Administration or equivalent preferred. Minimum five (5) years of recent nursing or appropriate clinical experience in an acute care setting Recent two (2) years’ experience in Infection Control preferred Knowledge of OSHA, APIC, Title 22, JCAHO, and CDC regulations and guidelines Computer/PC literate (word-processing, spreadsheet & graphics) Current California RN License Current member of The Association for Professionals in Infection Control & Epidemiology (APIC) highly desired Current Certification Board of Infection Control (CIC) (or, must obtain a certification within two (2) years of hire/ transfer)      

Pay Range: $68.58 - $109.71 

Individual wages are determined based upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, an individual’s qualifications and experience 
 

Tenet complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law. 
 

Responsible for program planning and policy development and implementation; data collection, reporting, education and regulatory compliance; budget planning; Manages the department and staff; has the ability to hire, fire and discipline; may be responsible for surveillance activities; evaluates the effectiveness of the program; provides education to staff, patients and families.

Education:

Required: Bachelor's degree in related health care field.
Preferred: Master's degree.

Experience:

Required: 5 years of experience in a hospital inpatient setting.
Preferred: 2 years of infection prevention experience.

Certifications:

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