RN, Infection Prevention & Quality Assurance, Full Time (Onsite)

Located in Templeton amongst the oak trees, Adventist Health Twin Cities has been serving northern San Luis Obispo County since 1977. Comprised of a 122-bed acute care facility, our team provides exceptional care in emergency medicine, orthopedics, obstetrics, digestive disorders, wound care, and various medical, surgical and outpatient services. Locals enjoy weekly farmers markets in downtown Templeton, farm-to-fork dining, beautiful landscapes for hiking and biking, and beach days just fifteen minutes away at Cambria and Morro Bay.

Job Summary:

Performs surveillance, analysis, interpretation, and reporting of hospital-acquired infections (HAIs), while also supporting quality improvement initiatives across the organization. Integrates core infection prevention responsibilities with essential quality and patient safety functions, including chart audits, event reviews, data abstraction, and regulatory reporting. Collaborates with leadership, staff, and physicians to monitor compliance with internal standards and regulatory requirements (e.g., The Joint Commission (TJC), Centers for Medicaid/Medicare Services (CMS), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)), and supports performance improvement activities that promote patient safety, regulatory readiness, and clinical excellence. Participates in education, data analysis, policy development, and process improvement efforts to advance both infection control and quality goals at a community hospital level.

Job Requirements:

Education and Work Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree: Required
• Master's Degree: Preferred
• Two years' relevant experience: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications:

• Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of practice: Required
• Infection Control Certification: Required

Essential Functions:

• Monitors and Investigates Infections in the Hospital. Tracks and reviews hospital-acquired infections by analyzing lab results, patient records, and diagnoses. Identifies infection trends, investigates causes, and recommends prevention strategies to protect patients and staff.
• Supports Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Activities. Conducts chart audits, reviews reported events, and participates in root cause analyses. Assists in developing action plans to improve care quality and prevent harm.
• Ensures Compliance with Regulatory Standards. Monitors hospital practices to ensure they meet infection prevention and quality-related requirements from The Joint Commission, CMS, and other agencies. Helps prepare for inspections and accreditation surveys.
• Provides Education to Staff on Infection Prevention and Quality. Develops and delivers training on how to prevent infections and improve patient care. Supports new employee orientation and ongoing education for clinical and non-clinical staff.
• Analyzes and Reports Data. Collects, summarizes, and shares infection prevention and quality data with leadership, medical staff, and committees. Prepares reports to support decision-making and regulatory requirements.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements:

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

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Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.