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Introduction The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is committed to providing quality health services to Oklahoma citizens. The mission of the Department of Health is to promote, protect and improve the health of all Oklahomans through strategies that focus on preventing disease and injuries. OSDH is seeking a full-time Infection Preventionist providing support to Acute Disease Services. This is an unclassified position in state government, located in Oklahoma City, OK. OSDH offers a comprehensive Benefits Package , including a generous benefit allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents . For more information about the benefit allowance [ click here ] . The annual salary for this position is up to $75,000, based on education and experience . Position Description Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Infection Prevention and Control providing guidance and education to county public health partners, healthcare facility infection preventionists and frontline clinicians; Support the mission of the Acute Disease Service while performing Healthcare Associated Infections program activities. Position Responsibilities /Essential Functions •Plan and coordinate with state and federal partners in HAI prevention activities. •Work with other OSDH personnel and healthcare provider partners, including hospitals, surgery centers, clinics, Long Term Care (LTC) and Long-term Acute Care (LTAC) facilities, dialysis centers, etc. to conduct HAI surveillance, case investigation, and cluster/outbreak response. •Conduct on-site healthcare facility infection control assessments to identify potential gaps in infection control practices, make recommendations from assessment findings and provide resources to address identified gaps. •Present trainings, lectures, technical reports to healthcare facilities and state partners. •Deployable to other regions within the state to assist with HAI-related outbreak response. •Evaluate readiness of healthcare facilities to respond to cluster or outbreak investigations. •Support county health departments in each designated region to develop strong infection prevention base to assist in directing healthcare facility activities. Other Duties Demonstrates knowledge of and supports mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior. Works effectively in team environment, participating and assisting their peers. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Education and Experience Requirements consist of possession of a valid Oklahoma license as a registered nurse as approved by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing or, Registered Nurse License recognized by the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC) and a minimum of five years of professional nursing experience, OR, a bachelor's degree in nursing and a minimum of four years of professional nursing experience, or a master's degree and a minimum of three years of professional nursing experience. Competitive applicants will possess experience in infection prevention and quality improvement within a healthcare facility setting, as well as knowledge of current state and national HAI and AR requirements. Applicants with specific experience in long-term care or dialysis, recent role as infection preventionist, or current Certification in Infection Control are preferred. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Applicants must possess knowledge of nursing and infection control practices, along with excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills and have experience providing clear expert guidance directly to physicians, nurses, and other healthcare staff. Applicants must have the ability to be flexible and quickly adapt to urgent job responsibilities. Applicant must have ability to build relationships within and outside of the organization. Applicant must also possess the ability to think critically, analyze data, work independently and collaborate with a team. Applicant should have experience using Microsoft Office programs and a familiarity with basic database management. Physical Demands and Work Environment This position is primarily in an office environment. While performing the duties of the job, employees are frequently required to stand, walk, lift, and reach. Applicants must be willing to perform all job-related travel associated with this position. In-state travel is required to provide education and resources to local and county health departments, infection preventionists and frontline caregivers in a variety of healthcare facility types in Oklahoma, as well as conducting infection control assessments and investigations. NOTES REQUIREMENTS: If education, certification or licensure is required to meet qualifications, applicants must provide documentation at the time of interview. All applicants are subject to a background check and must be legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT WORKING AT THE OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CLICK HERE Please read instructions carefully and include all required documents when you submit your application. No additional information will be accepted after the application has been submitted. Conclusion Veteran's Preference Points Apply only for initial appointment in the Classified Service. Closing Date/Time: Continuous

Description San Mateo County Health is seeking well-qualified individuals for the position of Infection Preventionist Clinical Nurse-Limited Term. There is currently one (1) limited term vacancy which is Spanish, Tagalog or Chinese (Mandarin or Cantonese) speaking preferred. The position is in the Public Health, Policy and Planning Division, reporting to the Clinical Services Manager II-Nursing-Communicable Disease Control, and is located in San Mateo, CA, but will travel/drive throughout the County to perform duties of the job. The position will routinely review guidance and recommendations for congregate settings issued by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), CDPH Licensing & Certification, California Department of Social Service Community Care Licensing Division, and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). The position will also review and maintain checklists and line lists, conduct facility assessments (ICAR), prioritize facility screening and surveillance testing, update mass testing strategies and other templates and resources to support congregate settings. The positions will create, maintain and update a COVID-19 web page for providers facilities. The position will also disseminate resources in response to calls, results, distribution list or via health alerts. Participate in and coordinate facility level update calls and meetings. Establish partnerships with local IPC practitioners at healthcare facilities and congregate settings. Participate in local and regional meetings and collaborations in order to enhance infection prevention and control efforts. Clinical Nurses in Public Health are responsible for the planning and implementation of field-based testing; the education of individuals about infection, prevention, and control; and the transportation of field-based testing specimens to the Public Health Lab. There is currently one (1) full -time limited term Infection Preventionist Clinical Nurse vacancy n Public Health Policy and Planning. Infection Preventionist Clinical Nurse will be responsible for: Routinely review guidance and recommendations for congregate settings issued by CDPH, CDC, Licensing & Certification, Department of Social Service, and CMS. Review and maintain checklists and line lists, conduct facility assessments (ICAR), prioritize facility screening and surveillance testing, update mass testing strategies and other templates and resources to support congregate settings. Creation, maintenance and updating a COVID-19 web page for providers facilities. Dissemination of resources in response to calls, results, distribution list or via health alerts. Participate in and coordinate facility level update calls and meetings. Establish partnerships with local IPC practitioners at healthcare facilities and congregate settings. Participate in local and regional meetings and collaborations in order to enhance infection prevention and control efforts. Perform related duties as assigned. The ideal candidate will have clinical experience in infection prevention, providing field-based education and testing as well as engagement with health care facilities and IPC staff . CIC certification preferred. This is a limited term, at-will position . Limited Term Employees are assigned to assignments not to exceed three years. They receive medical and dental benefits, similar to regular employees, and a defined contribution retirement plan. Information for current County employees: Current and regular County of San Mateo Employees who are interested in this assignment must submit application materials and compete in the selection process. If you are successful in the selection process and are being considered for the assignment, HR will work directly with you and/or your department for options. Please note that there is no guarantee that you will be allowed by your department to rotate into this assignment nor are your departments obligated to allow you to take on this assignment. The salary range for this position is "as is" and non-negotiable. Examples Of Duties Review and maintain checklists and line lists. Conduct facility assessments (ICAR), prioritize facility screening and surveillance testing. Update mass testing strategies and other templates and resources to support congregate settings. Participate in and coordinate facility level update calls and meetings. Qualifications Licensure/Certification: A California license as a Registered Nurse. A valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification as specified below. Education and Experience: Associate Degree in Nursing with two years clinical experience including one year in a clinical specialty area, or Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing or a health-related field with one year of clinical experience including six months in a clinical specialty area, or Master's degree in nursing. Knowledge of: Advanced principles and practices in specialty areas. Nurse Practice Act. Current nursing and related medical theory and skills necessary to administer nursing care within assigned clinical setting. Safety and infection control practices. Clinical systems, supplies and equipment. Modern principles, techniques, and procedures of nursing. Medical terminology. Use and maintenance of medical instruments and equipment. Use and effects of medicines. Public health principles. Health promotion and disease prevention. Medical research principles and practices. Principles of training and education. Lean principles and methodologies. Data abstraction and utilization. Basic statistics for reporting purposes. Report writing. Regulatory and accreditation requirements for assigned area. Skill/Ability to: Provide leadership and direction to multi-disciplinary medical teams. Give direction to staff. Evaluate the work of others. Develop and present training and continuing education programs. Design, evaluate, construct and modify research models; carry out research and present findings. Perform the full range of nursing duties and responsibilities. Prepare clear and concise medical record documentation. Write articles for publication on areas of specialty. Identify problems or discrepancies and make suggestions for corrective actions. Teach and orient staff. Establish and maintain effective working relationship with patients and staff members. Communicate effectively. Application/Examination If you are interested in being considered for this limited term position the following items must be submitted via e-mail: Responses to Supplemental Questions (maximum of 2 pages) Resume Please include the words Clinical Nurse-Infection Preventionist - Limited Term - Public Health Policy and Planning Position in the subject line of email submission. All submitted materials must be in a Word or PDF format. Supplemental Questions: Do you have a current California RN license in good standing? Please provide license number and expiration date. Describe a time when you provided a health education message to a member of the community. What was the message, how did you choose the target population, how did you communicate the message, and how did you measure the impact of the education? Be specific. Describe your experience working in a team. How many members were on the team, what was your role, what was the task, what did you learn from the experience? Be specific. Describe a time you tried to provide a service to someone but they were reluctant to engage with you. What techniques did you use to work with that person and what was the outcome? Be specific . Describe your experience conducting facility assessments (ICAR). Be specific . Describe a time you developed a policy or protocol. Discuss the resources referenced, product that was produced, how you customized the message for the audience, and how you measured success. Please include the words Clinical Nurse-Infection Preventionist-Limited Term-Public Health Policy and Planning Position in the subject line of email submission. All submitted materials must be in a Word or PDF format. Please submit the above listed materials via email to: Bonnie Holland RN , Clinical Services Manager II - Nursing- Public Health bholland@smcgov.org Application materials will be reviewed as they are received, and well-qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview. Apply immediately. Application materials will be accepted until position is filled. This posting is open on a continuous basis and selection may be made at any time within the process. NOTE : Application materials are only accepted via e-mail. Materials sent via regular mail and/or fax will not be accepted. Submittals that do not include all required elements (responses to supplemental questions and a resume) will not be considered. The County of San Mateo is a diverse, inclusive workplace, where employees are valued and respected for their different perspectives, experiences, backgrounds, and contributions. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Position Summary EMPLOYER PAID PENSION PLAN OF 29.25% OF YOUR ANNUAL SALARY! GENEROUS BENEFITS PACKAGE! Position Summary: Integrates clinical findings, laboratory results and other diagnostic tests to determine the presence of infections utilizing the criteria established by the Centers for Disease Control; promotes staff adherence with Infection Control processes and policies via education and training and ensures compliance with hospital's medical staff by-laws, rules and regulations, policies and regulatory standards. Serves as a clinical resource to improve patient outcomes. Job Requirement Education/Experience: Graduation from an accredited school of nursing or related healthcare field such as epidemiology, microbiology, infectious disease or medical technology and two (2) years of experience in an acute care setting, or Infection Control, the basic understanding of epidemiological and statistical methods. Graduation from the above alternative training programs (e.g., Microbiology, Epidemiology) with experience in Infection Control. Licensing/Certification Requirements: Current License by the Nevada State Board of Nursing to practice as a Registered Nurse, or as a Medical Technologist, or National Licensure as a Medical Technologist with two years experience in Infection Control. Certification in Infection Control required or ability to sit for a Certification in Infection Control within two years after hire date. Failure to obtain and/or maintain licensure/certification will result in termination of employment. Additional and/or Preferred Position Requirements TWO (2) YEARS OF ACUTE CARE EXPERIENCE CURRENT CERTIFICATE IN INFECTION CONTROL (CIC) A PLUS.; Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Physical Requirements Knowledge of: Basic principles of biology and microbiology, anatomy and physiology; infectious disease etiology and intervention methods; risk factors associated with infectious disease; standards of care; disease process; medical equipment; plan development; evaluation and assessment techniques; how to use general office equipment including, but not limited to: facsimiles, copiers, telephones and computers; pharmacology and medication administration; Nurse Practice Act (as appropriate); department and hospital safety practice and procedures; patient rights; age specific patient care practices; infection control policies and practices; handling, storage, use and disposal of hazardous materials; department and hospital emergency response policies and procedures. Skill in: Anatomy; ability to analyze laboratory results, including infection and disease control measures; basic medical technology; calculate basic statistical measures such as rates, averages, medians, standard deviation, confidence intervals and to plot data on graphs; interpret and analyze the significance of medical, health and other data obtained from a variety of sources; developing and implementing education programs associated with specialty; maintain confidentiality; organizing, prioritizing and delegating work; using computers and related software applications; communicating with a wide variety of people from diverse socio-economic and ethnic backgrounds; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with all personnel contacted in the course of duties; efficient, effective and safe use of equipment. Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: Mobility to work in a typical clinical setting and use standard equipment, including stamina to remain standing and/or walk for extended periods of time, and strength to examine and treat varied patients, vision to read printed materials and a VDT screen, and hearing and speech to communicate effectively in person and over the telephone. Strength and agility to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this classification. Closing Date/Time: Continuous