Overview

John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

At John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

Sign on Bonus 20K for qualified applicants

Shift: Days

Job type: Full Time

Hours:

GENERAL DUTIES:
The Infection Control Coordinator (ICC) is responsible for managing, developing and having direct oversight of the Infection Control Program hospital wide. The ICC will work directly with Infection Control Medical Director and coordinates activities to ensure regulatory and state requirements are adhered to. The ICC is responsible for training and direct oversight to ensure consistency in infection control practices throughout the hospital.

Position Summary:
· Coordinates the multiple facets of the Infection Control Program
· Implements and designs programs which educate Staff on IC principals
· Assists Hospital Compliance and Patient Safety with maintaining regulatory Infection Control Standards to protect all hospital patients and visitors (with emphasis on populations at high risk for infections)
· Acts as hospital liaison for corporate quality Infection Control Issues
· Partners with the Hospital Environmental Safety Officer on Environment of Care Issues involving Infection Control
· Partners with the Employee Occupational Health Department to assure Infection Control principals are maintained to protect all hospital volunteers, and staff
· Coordinates the activities of the Infection Control Committee with the Infection Control Medical Director

Qualifications

Required:

• Baccalaureate degree required
• CA RN License or Degree in Epidemiology or Masters in Public Health
• Experience in infection prevention in an acute hospital
• Has knowledge and experience in patient care practices, microbiology, asepsis, disinfecting/sterilization, adult education theory, program administration and epidemiology.

CIC required within two years of job. 

Sign on Bonus 20K for qualified applicants 

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Organization Description

Desert Care Network serves the healthcare needs of the Coachella Valley and Morongo Basin regions in Southern California with three hospitals Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs, JFK Memorial Hospital in Indio and Hi-Desert Medical Center in Joshua Tree. The hospital network provides advanced care with services such as comprehensive stroke care, a cancer center, a Level 1 Trauma Center and the only Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in the Coachella Valley. Desert Care Network is committed to healthcare equality. Join our team!

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