Job Description

Description

SHIFT: No Weekends
SCHEDULE: Full-time

About HCA

HCA is the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, a company comprised of locally managed facilities that includes 166 hospitals and 114 outpatient centers in 20 states and England. At its founding in 1968, Nashville-based HCA was one of the nation's first hospital companies.

Are you looking for a company that places integrity over their bottom line? Here at HCA, our everyday decisions are founded on compassion. Apply today and join a team that is dedicated to serving others in need.

You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for dedicated professionals like you to be part of our Quality team. Join us in our efforts to better our community!

Benefits

At HCA, you have options. You can choose from a variety of benefits to create a customizable plan. You will have the ability to enroll in several medical coverage plans including vision and dental. You can even select additional a la carte benefits to meet all your needs. Enroll in our Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), 401k, flex spending accounts for medical childcare needs, participate in our tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment.

Position Summary

This position in conjunction with the Infection Control Committee is administratively responsible for the design, implementation, of on-going performance improvement of the hospital-wide Infection Control program. Serves as a consultant, facilitator, and proponent of change in order to provide quality health care within the hospital.

This position reports to: Chief Quality Officer

HCA Far West

As part of a strong network of hospitals throughout California and Nevada, HCA Far West is committed to supporting its healthcare professionals and ensuring their growth.

Our exclusive and specialty medical services in nine hospitals and six surgical centers throughout two states, provides a full spectrum of primary, acute, tertiary and chronic care for our patients. Our specialized care areas focus on advancing the science of medicine while providing high quality, life-saving technology and patient-focused care.

Facility Based Description

Regional Medical Center of San Jose is a 264 bed acute care hospital with a Level II Trauma Center. The hospital provides a host of technologically-advanced services including Cardiovascular, Neuro, Orthopedic, Bariatric and General Surgery, Interventional Pulmonology and services for Women. Regional holds Joint Commission advanced certification as a Comprehensive Stroke Center and a Get with the Guidelines- Stroke Gold Plus Performance Achievement Award from the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association. It is a certified Chest Pain Center, county-designated STEMI (heart attack) Receiving Center, designated Lung Cancer Screening Center, a member of Extracorporeal Life Support Organization (ECMO) and is certified by The Joint Commission in Sepsis care.

We are a family 270,000 strong! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications immediately. Highly qualified candidates will be promptly contacted for interviews. Submit your resume today to join our community of caring!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Qualifications

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

1) CBIC Certification.

2) Current California RN License if candidate is a nurse.

3) m(ASCP) Certification is candidate is a Microbiologist or Medical Technologist.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

1) 3-5 years experience in Infection Control.

2) Management experience in a healthcare setting.

3) Clinical nursing experience recommended. Experience in critical care, emergency department and OR preferred but not required.

4) Experience teaching adults and development of education tools and programs preferred.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

1) BA/BS Degree and/or equivalent capability through experience and/or education.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

Knowledge:

1) Current Infection Control standards, practices, requirements, regulations, & recommendations of Federal, State, and County regulatory bodies as necessary to perform Infection Control duties. (TJC, OSHA, CDC, APIC).

2) Organizational & functions of acute care hospital with comprehensive range of patient care experience. 3) Aware of policy and procedures regarding chain of command, job responsibilities, & hospital performance improvement.

Skills:

1) Ability to work well in a team environment with minimal supervision while exercising effective decision making initiative, diplomacy, tact, confidentiality, delegation and organizational skills.

2) Strong written and verbal communication skills.

3) Ability to design, create, and display reports for timely, accurate and actionable performance improvement studies.

4) Computer skills to include Microsoft office, excel.

5) Use of Electronic Medical Record.

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