Job Description:

The Healthcare Associated Infections (HAI) Program within the CDPH Center for Health Care Quality is responsible for the prevention, surveillance, response and reporting of HAI and emerging antimicrobial resistance (AR) threats in California healthcare facilities.  With support of federal funding, the HAI Program employs a team of infection preventionists (IP) who provide training and consultative technical assistance to healthcare facilities for HAI/AR prevention, individually and as part of public health-led multi-facility collaborative projects. The IP Performance Coordinator is responsible for developing and overseeing processes for tracking and measuring impacts of the HAI Program IP team.

Must submit a resume and cover letter with the application.

If hired for this position, applicant will be required to provide proof of full vaccination for COVID-19 prior to the start date; or have a valid religious or medical reason qualifying the applicant for an exemption (that may or may not require accommodation).  The applicant will need to have the qualifying exemption.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Develops, and updates as needed, tools, documentation standards and processes for tracking IP team activities and outcomes.


• Monitors, analyzes, summarizes and reports on IP team performance according to established objectives and metrics.


• Contributes to HAI IP performance evaluations


• Participates in collaborative project meetings as needed to ensure IP performance measures are tracked appropriately.


• Collaborates regularly with the HAI epidemiologist team to identify technology solutions to enhance data collection, data entry, and facilitate analyses.


• Informs and educates HAI Program staff of current performance measures status.


• Meets regularly with HAI Program Chief to review status of performance measures.


• Evaluates, proposes, implements, and oversees process changes.


• Establishes access to Red Cap and other pertinent databases to track and report performance measures to CDC.


• Coordinates, directs, and contributes to the development and writing of relevant portions of annual CDC funding applications.


• Attends CDC funding update meetings as required.


• Contributes and edits IP training materials as needed.


• Organize IP project records and maintain files.


• Accurately monitors, documents, and submit travel expenses.


• Other duties as assigned.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Not applicable

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Infection preventionist / healthcare epidemiologist with in-depth knowledge of Federal grant application and performance measure processes

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing, science, or public health. Master’s degree and/or Certification in Infection Control and Epidemiology (CIC) preferred.


• Five or more years experience in a healthcare facility infection prevention role preferred

Certificates/Licenses/Clearances

• California RN license if an RN

Other Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Knowledge of the evidence-base for HAI prevention.


• Ability to work independently and as part of the team comprised of individuals across different agencies, disciplines, and locations.


• Ability to work with diverse professionals and to train and educate healthcare providers.


• Exceptional interpersonal skills and abilities.


• Competent with computer and application skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

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

Remote work site. Occasional travel to healthcare facilities and selected in-person meetings at the Richmond campus.

Must have functioning internet access at remote location. There is no reimbursement for internet access.

EEOC STATEMENT

It is the policy of Heluna Health to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

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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