Minimum Education:

• BS in Nursing or Health Care Management preferred.

Minimum Experience/Knowledge:

• Minimum two (2) years Infection Control experience in acute care setting within the last five (5) years, preferred.
• Working knowledge of patient care practices, microbiology, asepsis , disinfection and sterilization practices, adult education principles, infectious disease , disease  transmission, surveillance techniques, performance measurement and improvement principles, licensing standards and regulations.
• Computer skills, applied knowledge of applied biostatistics, written and graphical presentation skills

Required License/Certification:

• Valid California Registered Nursing License or Master of Public Health (MPH) required.
• BLS for the Healthcare Provider from the American Heart Association required.
• Certified in Infection Control (CIC) preferred or must be obtained within the 1 year of hire.
• Fire and Safety Certification.  If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire, and maintained by renewal before expiration date.