Associate Director, Epidemiology

Cedars-Sinai; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles is seeking an Associate Director for their Infection Prevention and Control department. The role involves managing the IPC team, guiding interventions, and monitoring compliance with relevant standards. Ideal candidates will have a solid background in epidemiology and infection control, with at least 5 years in the field.

This position requires strong leadership skills and a commitment to improving hospital clinical performance. A bachelor's degree in a related field is essential, while a master's is preferred. Join us to make a meaningful impact in patient safety!

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in epidemiology/infection control.
• 3 years of experience in epidemiology/infection prevention management.
• Current California RN State License preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee hospital epidemiology department operations and objectives.
• Implement changes to enhance department efficiency and effectiveness.
• Coordinate processes related to clinical performance improvement.

Skills

Epidemiology

Infection Control

Leadership

Clinical Performance Improvement

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, Public Health, Epidemiology, Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, or related field

Master's Degree in applicable field

Job description

The Associate Director demonstrates infection prevention and control (IPC) knowledge and expertise. They are responsible for the management of the IPC department, providing guidance, direction, and oversight of all activities within the team. They facilitate the achievement and sustenance of IPC targets, serve as a mentor to infection preventionists (IPs) and a resource to senior leadership, Medical Staff, Nursing, and other Hospital and Health System personnel. They collaborate to address gaps and opportunities, and assist with the development of interventions to ensure success in achieving IPC department and organizational goals.

Principal Responsibilities

• Responsible for all hospital epidemiology department operations, including the achievement of goals and objectives. Facilitates the development and implementation of short- and long-range goals and objectives for the department, which are realistic, objectively measurable, and parallel the hospital's institutional plan.
• Oversees programs to improve efficiency and effectiveness of department operations. Initiates proposed changes in systems, programs, and daily operations to advance the epidemiology program. Monitors effectiveness of these changes and reports on the activities of the department.
• Supervises the facilitation and coordination of ongoing processes to address medical center clinical performance improvement goals relating to nosocomial infections, which include committees (Infection Control Committee, Quality Improvement Committee), performance measurement systems (core Measures, National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN), epi markers, etc.).
• Establishes and maintains systems to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory standards. Serves as a resource person for addressing Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organization (JCAHO), California Medical Association (CMA) and Title 22 regulations, standards and requirements relating to clinical performance improvement.
• Leads the implementation of an IPC team comprised of dedicated stewards and accountable individuals with the potential to produce meaningful change within infection prevention practice.
• Responsible for developing, maintaining, and implementing current department policy and procedure manual.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, Public Health, Epidemiology, Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, or a related field required. Master's Degree in any of the above fields preferred.
• Work Experience: 5 years of experience in epidemiology/infection control required. 3 years of experience in epidemiology/infection prevention management in a healthcare setting required.
• Licenses and Certifications: Current California RN State License – upon hire preferred. Certification in Infection Control (CIC) – upon hire required.