Infection Control Registered Nurse - Treasure Valley Hospital

Overview

At SCA Health, we believe health care is about people - the patients we serve, the physicians we support and the teammates who push us forward. Behind every successful facility, procedure or innovation is a team of 15,000+ professionals working together, learning from each other and living out the mission, vision and values that define our organization.

As part of Optum, SCA Health is redefining specialty care by developing more accessible, patient-centered practice solutions for a network of more than 370 ambulatory surgical centers, over 400 specialty physician practice clinics and numerous labs and surgical hospitals. Our work spans a broad spectrum of services, all designed to support physicians, health systems and employers in delivering efficient, value-based care to patients without compromising quality or autonomy.

What sets SCA Health apart isn't just what we do, it's how we do it. Each decision we make is rooted in seven core values:

• Clinical quality
• Integrity
• Service excellence
• Teamwork
• Accountability
• Continuous improvement
• Inclusion

Our values aren't empty words - they inform our attitudes, actions and culture. At SCA Health, your work directly impacts patients, physicians and communities. Here, you'll find opportunities to build your career alongside a team that values your expertise, invests in your success, and shares a common mission to care for patients, serve physicians and improve health care in America.

At SCA Health, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your health, well-being, and financial future. Our offerings include medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401k plan with company match, paid time off, life and disability insurance, and more. Click here to learn more about our benefits.

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Responsibilities

We are actively hiring for an Infection Control Registered Nurse (RN)

ESSENTIAL POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

ADMINISTRATIVE

• Attends applicable facility committee meetings.
• Networks with other facilities as needed to stay informed of infection control concerns and collaborate on patient care.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Identification of infectious disease processes
• Surveillance and epidemiological investigation
• Prevention and control of the transmission of infectious agents and healthcare-associated infections
• Employee and occupational health
• Management and communication
• Education and research
• Environment of care
• Cleaning, sterilization, disinfection, and asepsis

EDUCATION

• Maintain knowledge of clinical best practices and guidelines for infection control and prevention, and accreditation and regulatory standards.
• Provide orientation, education, training, and competency evaluation to staff as necessary.

WORKPLACE BEHAVIORS:

• Results orientation: Meets current objectives of the organization for future growth. Completes daily tasks and assignments and processes large volumes of work.
• Social sensitivity: Builds positive relationships based on respect for others. Demonstrates a helpful positive attitude. Maintains effective communication with peers, medical staff, patients, visitors, and families.
• Quality outcomes: Meets and exceeds expectations of internal and external customers. All organizational standards regarding quality of performance are met. Demonstrates a strong commitment to confidentiality. Participates in quality improvement programs.
• Safe working environment: Demonstrates an awareness of and adherence to safety and legal requirements established at the facility with an emphasis on maintaining a safe environment for all persons working in the facility.
  • Accident/injury reporting: Reports any accidents, injuries and unsafe conditions to supervisor by the end of the shift and reports any pre-existing conditions, as identified by the ADA.
  • Unsafe conditions: Immediately reports, and corrects, if possible, unsafe conditions or practices.
  • Workplace standards: Complies with relevant regulations and standards and policies governing safe workplace environment (OSHA, JCAHO, etc.)
  • Safety techniques: Maintains current knowledge of all aspects of the facility's safety program by attending safety-related training, as mandated, upon hire and thereafter as required by facility.
• Education: Participates in required in-service and educational programs on an ongoing basis.
• Attendance and punctuality: Follows all facility guidelines outlining standards of attendance and punctuality. Responsible for reporting and completing work at assigned times.
• The employee must have the ability to perform essential functions without posing a "direct threat" in the work place.

UNIVERSAL PRECAUTIONS:

• Universal precautions will be observed in order to prevent contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials. Under circumstances in which differentiation between body fluid types is difficult or impossible, all body fluids shall be considered other potentially infectious materials. All blood or other potentially infectious materials will be considered infectious regardless of the status. The categories shown below are designed to communicate the risk of exposure for this particular position.
  • Category I: Tasks involve light contact with moist body substance, non-intact skin or mucous membranes. Department procedures define and require use of minimum protective measures to perform the task.
  • Category II: Tasks involve no contact with moist body substances, non-intact skin or mucous membrane; however, employment may require performing unplanned Category I task. Appropriate protective measures are readily available.
  • Category III: Tasks of employment involve no contact with moist body substance, non-intact skin or mucous membrane.

SECONDARY POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Nursing.

Qualifications

License or Certification:

• Requires current state R.N. licensure.
• CPR qualified or complete training.

Total Education, Vocational Training, and Experience:

• Formal education in nursing, medical technology, microbiology, epidemiology, or another similar field.
• Training/experience in infection control standards and guidelines.
• CIC preferred

USD $40.00/Hr. USD $46.00/Hr.