Preventive maintenance coordinator job description

If you are CIC Certified Infection Preventionist who is ready to join a progressive, stable and growing organization in beautiful, coastal and warm Northern California, please apply to this exciting opportunity now!

The CIC Certified Infection Preventionist will work in a non profit Medical Center that has been serving the surrounding community for over 80 years. The Infection Control Preventionist will be part of the most respected and technologically advanced hospital in the Silicon Valley of San Francisco Bay Area with the area's finest physicians on staff.

Utilizing epidemiological methods, the CIC Certified Infection Preventionist will work under the general direction of the Administrative Director of Quality Management and Infection Prevention and Control Subcommittee. The CIC Certified Infection Preventionist will coordinate infection surveillance, education, administrative, and control measures to assure that the transmission risks and complications of infections and infectious diseases are minimized to medical center clients, personnel, and visitors.

In this role, the Infection Control Preventionist will be required to function in a wide array of responsibilities including statistician, educator, consultant, improvement coordinator, and evaluator of practice. The Infection Prevention Coordinator will be conversant with the infection hazards of all patient care services in order to be able to recommend and evaluate the effect of prevention strategies.

The CIC Certified Infection Preventionist must be fully knowledgeable with all existing and emerging regulations and guidelines specific to the protection of patients and staff from preventable infection events. The Infection Control Preventionist will be trained and capable in epidemiological methods to detect infections and infection hazards.

With the emphasis on improvement and publicly reported data the Infection Control Coordinator will possess a heightened ability to provide statistical analysis of data, be knowledgeable regarding NHSN data management and evaluate and implement prevention strategies.
The Infection Control Nurse Coordinator will work in a strategic location of San Francisco Bay Area of California with variety of fun activities and great selection of schools. The hospital is part of a very stable and growing healthcare system that will offer unlimited potential for career advancement. The hospital will also offer competitive salary range and comprehensive benefits packages.

The CDC Foundation helps the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) save and improve lives by unleashing the power of collaboration between CDC, philanthropies, corporations, organizations, and individuals to protect the health, safety and security of America and the world. The CDC Foundation is the go-to nonprofit authorized by Congress to mobilize philanthropic partners and private-sector resources to support CDC's critical health protection mission. Since 1995, the CDC Foundation has raised over $1 billion and launched more than 1,000 programs impacting a variety of health threats from chronic disease conditions including cardiovascular disease and cancer, to infectious diseases like rotavirus and HIV, to emergency responses, including COVID-19 and Ebola. The CDC Foundation managed hundreds of CDC-led programs in the United States and in more than 140 countries last year. Learn more at www.cdcfoundation.org.

The CDC Foundation is working with CDC and state and local authorities to provide surge staff to support surveillance, prevention and response activities within the Overdose Data to Action (OD2A) program. The CDC Foundation seeks candidates for an Overdose Prevention Strategies Coordinator. The Overdose Prevention Strategies Coordinator will provide training and technical assistance to external partners engaged in prevention efforts. The Overdose Prevention Strategies Coordinator will work to assist in creating sustainability of overdose prevention programming.
This position is remote and is in Connecticut.
Job Highlights:Position Title: Overdose Prevention Strategies CoordinatorLocation: This position is remote and is in Connecticut (Region 1) Salary: $66,000 - $76,000, plus benefits
Minimum Qualifications:A Bachelor's degree in public health, the social sciences, or a related field; Master's degree preferred Minimum of 2 years related work experience Excellent written and verbal communication skills Excellent organization and project management skills, managing multiple projects simultaneously with competing timelines Demonstrated knowledge in overdose prevention, substance use disorder treatment, harm reduction, recovery, and/or drug policy Experience providing in-person and remote technical assistance and support by providing tailored guidance and subject matter expertise Demonstrated ability to work well independently and within teams Experience working in a virtual environment with remote partners and teams Ability to work effectively with diverse partners and stakeholders Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams and Zoom
Responsibilities:Promote overdose prevention services to enhance the health and well-being of individuals and communities and work to build sustainability of existing programming Provide technical assistance and training to public and private organizations engaged in or interested in prevention activities, coordinating prevention efforts with existing prevention coalitions in the region Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders including community-based partners Gather and disseminate information of prevention research and training opportunities Develop and implement program monitoring and reporting tools Attend internal and external meetings related to prevention initiatives Maintain up to date knowledge of changes in the prevention and response efforts to the overdose crisis
Special Notes:This role is involved in a dynamic public health program. As such, roles and responsibilities are subject to change as situations evolve. Roles and responsibilities listed above may be expanded upon or updated to match priorities and needs, once written approval is received by both the CDC Foundation and Connecticut Department of Health in order to best support the Connecticut Department of Health in their public health programming.
The CDC Foundation requires all employees to be fully vaccinated* for COVID-19 as a condition of employment effective November 22, 2021. All offers of employment after that date are contingent upon proof of full-vaccination status as a part of the pre-employment process.

*Fully vaccinated is defined as follows: At least two weeks have passed since receipt of the Johnson & Johnson single-dose vaccine, or the second dose of the either the Moderna or Pfizer-BioNTech two-dose vaccines.

This position requires the regular operation of a motor vehicle during the course and scope of employment as an essential function of the job. As such, Employees in this position must possess and maintain a valid driver's license in their state of residence, must self-report motor vehicle violations/convictions, and must provide proof of acceptable insurance coverage with mandatory minimum coverages as set forth within the Driver Safety Motor Vehicle Policy (“Policy”). All offers of employment and continued employment for this position are contingent upon meeting all minimum qualifications of this Policy.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, mental or physical disabilities, veteran status, and all other characteristics protected by law.

We comply with all applicable laws including E.O. 11246 and the Vietnam Era Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 governing employment practices and do not discriminate on the basis of any unlawful criteria in accordance with 41 C.F.R. §§ 60-300.5(a)(12) and 60-741.5(a)(7). As a federal government contractor, we take affirmative action on behalf of protected veterans.

The CDC Foundation is a smoke-free environment.

Relocation expenses are not included.

• Master's Degree in Nursing, Public Health Epidemiology or biological science
• National Certification in Infection Control (CIC)

Overview

Community Memorial Health System was established in 2005 when Community Memorial Hospital in Ventura merged with Ojai Valley Community Hospital. It is comprised of these two hospitals along with a network of primary and specialty care health centers serving various communities across west Ventura County. Our health system is a community-owned, not-for-profit organization. As such, we are not backed by a corporate or government entity, nor do we answer to shareholders. We depend on - and answer to - the communities we serve.

Community Memorial Health System Benefits

To help heal, comfort, and promote health for the communities we serve, Community Memorial Health System (CMHS) takes care of our community of employees so our local community can be cared for. That's why we provide competitive benefits, along with great career choices, training, and leadership development. Our total rewards package provides benefits that support you and your family's health and wellness in all aspects of life. From our top tier insurance plans to our employee assistance program, take advantage of what CMHS has to offer so you and your loved ones can have peace of mind now and for years to come. CMHS is here for you and your family every step of the way.

• Competitive Pay
• Shift Differentials (Nights & Weekends)
• In-House Registry Rates
• Fidelity 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Medical (EPO/PPO), Dental, & Vision Insurance Coverage
• Voluntary Worksite Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program Available 24/7 (EAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Recognition programs
• Employee service recognition events
• Home, Retail, Travel & Entertainment Discounts
• National Hospital Week and National Nurses Week celebrations

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