Job Description:

 

If hired for this position, you will be required to provide proof that you are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 prior to your start date, or have a valid religious or medical reason qualifying you for an exemption (that may or may not require accommodation).

Project: Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Epidemiology Surveillance Capacity (Activity #1)  

SUMMARY

The Nurse Manager will build and strengthen DPH’s capacity for healthcare infection control assessment and response, including DPH’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

This position is grant-funded through April 2022.

This is a part time, non-benefitted position (20 hours per week). 

Employment is provided by Heluna Health.   

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The duties of the Nurse Manager include, but are not limited to:

•  Implement cooperative agreement deliverables relating to HAI


• Design, Implement, and disseminate infection control recommendations related to HAI prevention and emergency preparedness


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  Establish relationships with healthcare facilities and organizations including acute care hospitals and skilled nursing facilities

  
  


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  Coordinate efforts with California Department of Public Health HAI Program

  
  


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  Assist in the investigation and control of COVID-19 infections

  
  


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  Contribute to the Los Angeles County HAI plan

  
  


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  Conduct healthcare assessments and address gaps

  
  


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  Design and conduct trainings for external and internal (DPH) audiences

  
  

 

JOB QUALIFICATIONS 

Minimum Qualifications

• A Master’s Degree from an accredited college in a field of Public Health, Health Administration or equivalent, and one year’s post master’s research experience -OR- a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in a field of the health sciences and any combination of relevant education and/or experience totaling three years


• A current active license to practice as a Registered Nurse issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing


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  A current certification in accordance with the American Heart Association’s Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) Program 

  
  

Desirable Qualifications

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  Experience with healthcare associated infections and disaster preparedness

  
  


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  Experience with the National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN)

  
  


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  A minimum of five years of experience working in infection control

  
  


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  Strong interpersonal skills

  
  


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  Excellent writing and verbal communication

  
  


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  Leadership experience

  
  


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  Ability to develop and implement education and training 

  
  

Certificates/Licenses/Clearances

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  A valid California driver’s license, proof of vehicle insurance, and reliable transportation or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions

  
  


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  Successful Clearance of LA County Live Scan Process

  
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Stand Frequently

Walk Frequently

Sit Frequently

Handling / Fingering Occasionally

Reach Outward Occasionally

Reach Above Shoulder Occasionally

Climb, Crawl, Kneel, Bend Occasionally

Lift / Carry Occasionally - Up to 50 lbs.

Push/Pull Occasionally - Up to 50 lbs.

See Constantly

Taste/ Smell Not Applicable

Not Applicable Not required for essential functions

Occasionally (0 - 2 hrs./day)

Frequently (2 - 5 hrs./day)

Constantly (5+ hrs./day)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

General Office Setting, Indoors Temperature Controlled

Heluna Health is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer that encourages minorities, women, veterans, and disabled to apply.

 

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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Salary: $95.00

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