Job Description
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Cedars-Sinai has been named to the Honor Roll for the ninth consecutive year and tied for #1 in California and Los Angeles in U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Hospitals 2024-25” rankings, as well as placed among the very best in 11 specialties nationwide.
Align yourself with an organization that has a reputation for excellence! Cedars-Sinai was awarded the National Research Corporation’s Consumer Choice Award 19 years in a row for providing the highest-quality medical care in Los Angeles. We were also awarded the Advisory Board Company’s Workplace of the Year. This recognizes hospitals and health systems nationwide that have outstanding levels of employee engagement. Join us! Discover why U.S. News & World Report has named us one of America’s Best Hospitals.
Why work here?
Beyond outstanding employee benefits including health and dental insurance, vacation, and a 403(b), we take pride in hiring the best employees. Our accomplished staff reflects the culturally and ethnically diverse community we serve. They are proof of our dedication to creating a dynamic, inclusive environment that fuels innovation.
Are you ready to bring your clinical competencies to a world-class Medical Group known for the very highest clinical standards? Do you have a passion for the highest quality and patient satisfaction? Then please respond to this dynamic opportunity available with one of the best places to work in Southern California! We would be happy to hear from you.
The Cedars-Sinai Medical Network is committed to helping primary care and specialist physicians provide excellent care to all their patients, who benefit from convenient access to primary and specialty care physicians and seamless coordination of care between them. As a part of Cedars-Sinai, our physicians and staff are partners in quality health care from a medical center that is consistently recognized as one of the finest hospitals in the country. For the 8th consecutive year, we have been named one of the top 20 Physician Groups in Southern California by Integrated Healthcare Associates (IHA).
What will you be doing in this role?
The Infection Preventionist Nurse is responsible for the day-to-day program as it relates to the prevention and control of infections in the office and clinical setting. Supports the Clinical Operations team. Responsible for creating, implementing, and managing infection control system in Cedars-Sinai Medical Care Foundation offices in Los Angeles.
Job duties and responsibilities:
- Develops and maintains infection control policies and procedures appropriate for the services provided by the facility and based upon evidence-based guidelines, regulations and standards
- Performs surveillance of infections throughout the designated Cedars-Sinai Medical Network facilities and reports findings
- Routinely surveys or audits designated practices to monitor compliance and to ensure competency and adherence to standard infection control practices, policies and procedures
- Acts as a liaison with the Public Health Department
- Provides annual education and training to staff as part of new hire orientation, and on as needed to ensure proficiency.
- Participates and serves on committees.
- Assures staff can safely perform clinical duties by assessing their skill level within the scope of the MA, RN and LVN licenses.
- Conducts supportive rounding and mentoring to clinical staff during regular office visits. Monitors staff compliance with professional licenses and certificates.
- Provides support to all clinical and operations employees during regulatory audits. Acts as a clinical resource and supportive partner to operations management and leaders throughout the organization.
- Assists in developing new clinical quality initiatives and projects to improve patient care. Assists in developing and conducting simulation training for clinical skills and related policies and procedures.
- Develops monitoring and tracer tools for employees to utilize in the clinical setting to monitor patient safety and adherence to organizational policies and procedures.
- Assists in abstracting patient information from paper or electronic records and audits abstracted records to maintain quality standards.
Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing is required
- Master's Degree in Nursing or other related field (i.e.. Microbiology, Epidemiology, or Bacteriology) preferred
License/Certification Requirements:
- California RN license required
- Certification in Infection Prevention and Control (CIC) preferred
Experience:
- 5 years of experience in an ambulatory/outpatient setting required; hospital experience will be considered
- Infection Prevention and/or Epidemiology experience preferred
Req ID : 11315
Working Title : Infection Preventionist Nurse, RN - Medical Network - 8-Hour Days
Department : Infection Prevention Control
Business Entity : Cedars-Sinai Medical Care Foundation
Job Category : Compliance / Quality
Job Specialty : Patient Safety
Overtime Status : EXEMPT
Primary Shift : Day
Shift Duration : 8 hour
Base Pay : $49.66 - $79.46
Our compensation philosophy
We offer competitive total compensation that includes pay, benefits, and other recognition programs for our employees. The base pay range shown above takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including knowledge/skills; relevant experience and training; education/certifications/licensure; and other business and organizational factors. This base pay range does not include our comprehensive benefits package and any incentive payments that may be applicable to this role. Pay Transparency Non Discrimination Provision (PDF) (opens in new window)
Diversity and Inclusion at Cedars-Sinai
We are caretakers and innovators committed to the pursuit of equitable healthcare. But health equity is not possible without representation. Our commitment to diversity goes beyond demographics or checking boxes. Our people must reflect the diverse identities, experiences and geographies of the communities and patients we serve – because that’s what our patients, colleagues and communities deserve. Quality Care and Research—For All, By All (opens in new window).
Cedars-Sinai is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
Cedars-Sinai does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of the race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics or any genetic information), marital status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age (40 or older), military and/or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal or state law. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at Applicant_Accommodation@cshs.org and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
Cedars-Sinai will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.
At Cedars-Sinai, we are dedicated to the safety, health and wellbeing of our patients and employees. This includes protecting our patients from communicable diseases, such as influenza (flu) and COVID-19. For this reason, we require that all new employees receive a flu vaccine based on the seasonal availability of flu vaccine (typically during September through April each year) as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter as a condition of continued employment, subject to medical exemption or religious accommodation. For the same reason, you may also be required to receive other vaccines such as COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Cedars-Sinai reserves the right to make modifications to its required list of vaccines as required by law and/or policy. Cedars-Sinai’s AA Policy Statement (PDF) (opens in new window)