RN-Infection Prevention Practitioner - WCMC Infection Prevention - Full Time - 8 Hour - Days
Company: John Muir Health
Location: Walnut Creek
Posted on: January 13, 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
- $112.55 Hourly 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
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