RN-Infection Prevention Practitioner - WCMC Infection Prevention - Full Time - 8Hour - Days
Company: John Muir Health
Location: Concord
Posted on: February 3, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description: The RN - The Infection Prevention Practitioner
coordinates the Infection Prevention Program activities by
providing surveillance, education, and expert consultative services
relative to the prevention, detection, identification and control
of infectious / communicable diseases and healthcare associated
Infections (HAIs) within the hospital and or the physician network.
Education: Bachelor of Science - Nursing - Required or Equivalent
or related field - Required Completion of CDPH-HAI - California
Department of Public Health (Healthcare Associated Infections) -
Preferred Experience: 3 years Nursing - Acute Care - Required 1
year Healthcare - Infection Prevention - Required or Comparable
education considered in lieu of experience 1 year Healthcare -
Epidemiology/Public Health - Required or Comparable education
considered in lieu of experience Continuous Improvement - Process
Improvement - Required Infection Prevention Surveillance and
Reporting Databases - Preferred Certifications/Licensures: RN
Registered Nursing - California Board of Nursing - Required CIC
Certification in Infection Control - Certification Board of
Infection Control and Epidemiology - Preferred or Must be Obtained
within 2 years of hire. Length of completion may be extended due to
the pandemic. Skills: Epidemiological principles and statistical
methods relevant to infection prevention and infectious disease
process. Basic principles of general, clinical and environmental
microbiology. The cause and prevention of communicable diseases;
preventing/controlling the transmission of infectious agents.
Principles used in sterilization, disinfection and sanitation in a
healthcare facility. Teaching and learning principles necessary for
developing, implementing and evaluating education programs related
to infection prevention. Identification and
intervention/implementation of strategies for performance
improvement projects in areas focused on improving patient safety
and infection prevention and containment. Must be able to maintain
effective working relationships with a wide variety of individuals.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including
presentation skills with large audiences. Knowledge of principles
of change management. Understanding of accreditation and regulatory
requirements related to infection prevention, including The Joint
Commission (TJC), California Title 22, and the Center for Medicare
and Medicaid (CMS), etc. Proficient in Microsoft Office Products
(Word, Excel, Outlook and Power Point). Ability to apply
statistical methods, pay close attention to detail and present
accurate data and reports. A high degree of organizational skills,
ability to set priorities, manage multiple demands and the ability
to complete tasks under strict time lines is required. Ability to
work as a collaborative leader within an interdisciplinary team.
Consistent demonstration of professional growth within the
Infection Prevention specialty. Work Shift: Exempt Days (Mon-Fri)
(United States of America) Pay Range: $75.03 - $112.55Hourly Offer
amounts are based on demonstrated/relevant experience and/or
licensure. Pay will be adjusted to the local market if hired
outside of the Bay Area. Note: Positions at JMH which are exempt
(not eligible for overtime) under the level of Manager are listed
as hourly for compensation purposes on this posting. The work shift
will contain the word ‘exempt’ on it. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 By
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