Job Description

15271 Laguna Canyon Rd, Irvine, California, 92618, United States of America

DaVita is looking for an Infection Preventionist Manager to join our national team. This is a remote position that will support California, Arizona, Nevada, & the Four Corners territory and requires a National Certification (Board certification in Infection Control (CIC) or Board certification in healthcare quality (CPHQ), in addition to a Registered Nurse License. In addition to regularly assigned tasks; this person will adhere to CDC, Federal, and Corporate policies and procedures as it relates to all infection control (including new and rapidly changing Covid-19 processes).

At DaVita, we find that our best leaders are those who create an inspiring vision for the future and empowers their team to achieve success. They have always enjoyed tackling difficult problems and believe that the best way to solve them is through collaborative, team efforts. They take ownership of results and instill accountability in those they lead. They are driven, strong communicators, relationship builders, and find real fulfillment in challenging work.

Here's what you can expect as an Infection Precentionist Manager at DaVita:
The Infection Preventionist (IP) oversees all WipeOut-related activities, inclusive of surveillance, prevention, response and management for his/her operating group. Project WipeOut Infections (aka WipeOut) is one of DaVitas top four clinical programs, aimed at reducing mortality and hospitalizations among dialysis patients while promoting patient safety.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Surveillance:

* Acts as the subject matter expert for a DaVita operating group, oversees infectious disease surveillance for outpatient dialysis facilities
* Interprets and applies surveillance definitions to standardize and promote accuracy of publicly reported infection-related outcomes to CDC and CMS
* Performs collection, analysis, interpretation, and dissemination of infection data to evaluate practice in healthcare infection prevention and control
* Reviews surveillance data in order to identify trends/clusters/outliers
* Organizes and disseminates infection-related data on monthly basis to local clinical and operational leadership
* Utilizes surveillance software; informs the development of software enhancements and other enterprise-wide tools

Prevention:

* Works with national clinical leadership and/or local teams to inform, develop and evaluate infection prevention initiatives.
* Implements initiatives at the operating group level through messaging, communications, trainings, etc.
* Promotes scientifically based infection prevention practices with facility teams, physicians, Medical Directors and clinical and operational leadership to drive process and performance
* Educate the field about infectious disease and how to limit their spread.
* Work to prevent healthcare associated infections by isolating sources of infections and limiting their transmission.

Response:

* Collaborates with local team, local clinical and operational leadership and national team during trends, clusters, or recognized outbreaks
* Investigates sentinel events, collaborates on improvement plans with local team and Medical Director, provides follow-up as needed
* Identifies and develops necessary in-service trainings for teammates on proper infection prevention practices when a need for an improvement plan is identified. Collaborates with local team for implementation.
* Promotes appropriate infection prevention plans and protocols with local teams and clinical leadership
* Serves as a local consultant for infection prevention and management
* Identifies and contacts local public health authorities (e.g. DOH) as necessary

Other duties as assigned:

* Promotes WipeOut activities, recommended practices and metrics to aligned internal stakeholders such as, but not limited to, DaVita Clinical Research, Village Health, DaVita laboratories, etc.
* Attends meetings and informs internal process, policy and technical applications as they relate to WipeOut within DaVitas IT department, Compliance and other departments
* Establishes relationships with key external partners, such as the Renal Networks; Promotes WipeOut activities, recommended practice and metrics

Additional Requirements:

* Minimum requirement: ADN, RN, BSN, MSN from accredited school of nursing.
* Preferred education: MPH, MS, MSc, MHS, MSN from accredited school of public health/nursing
* Diplomat of an accredited course in infection control and epidemiology
* Board certification in Infection Control (CIC) or Board certification in healthcare quality (CPHQ). If not presently certified, must be certified
* 2 or more years working in nephrology nursing
* Experience leading and directing multiple dialysis facilities within a large geography
* Experience working remotely and high autonomy and strategic vision
* Preferred 2 or more years experience in infection control or dedicated infection prevention role
* Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office Suite projects (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Here is what you can expect when you join our Village:
A community first, company second culture based on Core Values that really matter.
Clinical outcomes consistently ranked above the national average.
Award-winning education and training across multiple career paths to help you reach your potential.
Performance-based rewards based on stellar individual and team contributions.
A comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance your health, your financial well-being and your future.
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What Well Provide:

More than just pay, our DaVita Rewards package connects teammates to what matters most. Teammates are eligible to begin receiving benefits on the first day of the month following or coinciding with one month of continuous employment. Below are some of our benefit offerings.

* Comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, PTO cash out
* Support for you and your family: Family resources, EAP counseling sessions, access Headspace, backup child and elder care, maternity/paternity leave and more

Join us as we pursue our vision To Build the Greatest Healthcare Community the World has Ever Seen.

Why wait? Explore a career with DaVita today.
Go to http://careers.davita.com to learn more or apply.

* Professional development programs: DaVita offers a variety of programs to help strong performers grow within their career and also offers on-demand virtual leadership and development courses through DaVitas online training platform StarLearning.