ENL Regulatory & Privacy
Compensation range:
$35.75 - $48.26
Your rate of pay will be based on applicable experience
Shift: Days Shift length: 8 Hours
Days off: Fixed If fixed, days off: Saturday & Sunday
Hours per pay period: 80
Enloe Health is a Level II Trauma Center located in beautiful Northern California. We offer a full array of medical services, and our mission is to elevate the health of the communities we serve. As a Planetree organization, we place high value on hiring the right team to care for our patients and their families—care that is steeped in compassion, human connection, and mutual support. If you feel called to make a meaningful impact through empathetic, person-centered care, and thrive in a culture that values collaboration and purpose, we welcome you to join our team.
The LVN, Infection Preventionist (IP) has a multifaceted role within the organization incorporating the components of clinical practice, consultation, education, performance improvement and research regarding best clinical practice. The Infection Preventionist performs the functions of the Infection Prevention and Control Program in collaboration with the Infection Prevention Manager and the Quality& Safety department. The Infection Preventionist collects infection data; and assists Infection Preventionist RN in the investigation and surveillance of suspected outbreak infections; the planning, implementation and evaluation of infection prevention measures; the education of individuals about infection risk, prevention and control; the development and revision of infection prevention and control policies and procedures; assists with the organization of infection prevention and control activities; and the provision of consultation on infection risk assessment, prevention and control strategies. The Infection Preventionist will perform regular rounding and surveillance as directed by the Infection Prevention Leadership.
The IP will serve as an Infectious Disease Connect tele presenter, which serves as contact between an Infectious Disease Physician at a remote site and the patient and Enloe Health. The tele presenter meets with the patient and sets the stage for the telehealth visit. This includes operating the mobile telehealth cart, directly interfacing with the patient, assisting with technological challenges, and performing physician directed physical evaluations with the camera. These duties include facilitation of scheduling of patients, liaison between the ordering provider and the telemedicine physician. Serve as patient advocate. Operate and trouble shoot any issues with the mobile telehealth cart.
EDUCATION / TRAINING / EXPERIENCE:
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SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE / ABILITIES:
Demonstrated working knowledge of change management concepts. Demonstrates knowledge of regulatory requirements and guidelines to include Joint Commission standards, Title 22 regulations, OSHA regulations, and Medicare Conditions of Participation. Working knowledge of hospital information systems. Demonstrates skill in complex problem solving. Demonstrates and understands collection and analysis of data and statistical process control methods. Demonstrates evidence of strong skills in confidentiality, integrity, creativity, and initiative. Demonstrates ability to interact in a collaborative manner with a wide variety of individuals and handle complex and confidential-sensitive situations and information. Must have a working knowledge of research methodologies and statistics. Must have the ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally. Must be proficient in Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Internet Explorer, Access, Adobe Reader and Meditech Medical Information System. Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position.
Enloe offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to all eligible employees, including, but not limited to:
Please visit the employee benefits page at http://www.enloe.org/benefits to get more in-depth benefits and coverage information or email recruiter@enloe.org to receive a full summary of benefits.
In 1913, Dr. Newton Thomas Enloe opened Enloe Hospital. Located in downtown Chico, California, it had 25 patient beds, three doctors and five nurses. Now, more than 100 years after its founding, Enloe has transformed into Enloe Health. Offering a 264-bed hospital, providing a Level II Trauma Center, staffing the only hospital-owned and operated air medical service in the California, and offering an array of medical services, our priority remains our community and our caregivers.
Our mission is elevating the health of our communities. We strive to deliver exceptional health care experiences.
