Registered Nurse (RN) – Manager – $77-102 per hour

Job Description

Stanford Health Care is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Manager for a nursing job in Palo Alto, California. Shift: days Employment Type: Staff 0 FTE Full time Day – 08 Hour R Onsite 10 Infection Control Infection Prevention – Antimicrob Other PALO ALTO, 300 Pasteur Dr, California If you’re ready to be part of our legacy of hope and innovation, we encourage you to take the first step and explore our current job openings. This is a Stanford Health Care job. Responsible for the day-to-day management of hospital and clinic -wide programs associated with Infection Prevention and Control. Assures that Stanford Health Care is in compliance with hospital infection prevention and control-related State and Federal regulations, The Joint Commission and Stanford Health Care Infection Prevention and Control Policies and Procedures. Stanford Health Care Participates in the design and evaluation of healthcare associated infections (HAI) surveillance systems, special studies and research projects. Plans, develops, implements and monitors appropriate facility-wide programs for the prevention of healthcare associated infections (HAIs) patients and personnel. Analyzes and interprets data from surveillance activities and evaluates trends. Serves as a liaison to facilitate communication among SHC departments, and other quality improvement committees, regarding infection prevention and control-related matters. Collaborates with representatives of community health agencies and other institutions to provide coordinated services for prevention and control of infections. Assists the administrative director in developing strategic initiatives, procedures, and processes for clinical regulatory and accreditation compliance. Develops new policies and procedures, oversees policy and procedure revisions, management, and implementation to comply with accreditation and regulatory standards and requirements for infection prevention and control. Mentors and acts as advisor to other members of the Quality Patient Safety & Effectiveness Department and staff and managers outside of the QPSE department with respect to infection prevention and control. Oversees investigations, follow up activities, and action plans in response to infection control outbreaks, significant infection control events, and significant infection control adverse events and serious near misses. Directs or leads work groups on projects as assigned. Participates in the development and implementation of infection prevention and control activities by facilitating interdisciplinary collaboration of caregivers across the continuum of care. In collaboration with the administrative director, participates in the development and implementation of department policies and procedures and departmental infection Prevention and control improvement initiatives. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Nursing, Public Health, Epidemiology, Microbiology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or closely related field. 5 years of clinical experience, either in Infection Prevention & Control or comparable clinical leadership role. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to direct the development of programs/processes related to Infection Prevention and Control in compliance with external regulatory and accreditation standards and requirements. Ability to foster effective working relationships and build consensus. Knowledge of computer systems and software used in functional area. Knowledge of medical terminology and related levels of care and treatment. Knowledge of state and federal regulatory requirements related to infection prevention and control compliance. Knowledge of data analysis and reporting practices pertaining to infection prevention and control quality improvement. CIC – Certified Infection Control preferred . Stanford Health Care sets a high standard for delivering value and an exceptional experience for our patients and families. Candidates for employment and existing employees must adopt and execute C-I-CARE standards for all of patients, families and towards each other. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford’s patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions. Simply put, we do what it takes to enable and empower patients and families to focus on health, healing and recovery. Know Me: Anticipate my needs and status to deliver effective care Show Me the Way: Guide and prompt my actions to arrive at better outcomes and better health Coordinate for Me: Own the complexity of my care through coordination Equal Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. 91 per hour The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. Stanford Health Care Job ID R2545262. Manager – Infection Prevention & Control About Stanford Health Care Stanford Health Care, along with Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley and Stanford Medicine Partners, is part of the adult health care delivery system of Stanford Medicine. Combining clinical care, research, and education to advance the understanding and practice of medicine, we provide compassionate, coordinated care personalized for the unique needs of every patient. And we are pioneering leading-edge therapies that will change the way health care is delivered tomorrow. Stanford Medicine is an ecosystem comprising the School of Medicine and the pediatric and adult health care delivery systems. Together, we harness the full potential of biomedicine through collaborative research, education, and clinical care for patients of all ages. Precision Health is at the core of what we do, preventing disease before it strikes and treating it decisively when it does. Together, uniting our diverse perspectives and collective expertise for the greater good, we are Stanford Medicine Medical benefits 403b retirement plan Dental benefits Employee assistance programs