Job Description

The Infection Control Nurse is responsible for surveillance, infection control education, and development and implementation of hospital infection control standards under the advice of the Infectious Disease Consultants.

Ensures compliance with quality assurance, safety, and infection control in accordance with regulatory requirements. Prepares reports, maintains records, and compiles statistics as directed/required. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

• Education-entry level, specialized skills, certifications and/or experience required:
• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Current California Registered Nurse license or Vocational Nurse license. 
• Minimum of two (2) years hospital experience.
• Knowledge of theory, techniques and practices of infection control.
• Capable of safely performing functions indigenous to the position, including routine and extended periods of walking, squatting, stopping, reaching overhead, and lifting.
• Infection Control Certification preferred.
• Previous employee health experience preferred. 
• APIC membership preferred. 

About the Hospital

Established in 1938, Casa Colina is a non-profit, community-governed organization based in Pomona. Our state-of-the-art hospital offers acute rehabilitation and medical-surgical care, as well as a broad range of outpatient services, including specialized physician clinics; physical, occupational and speech therapy; diagnostic imaging; children's services; and outdoor recreation program for people with disabilities.