Infection Control Manager: Lead HAIs & Safety Programs

CommonSpirit Health; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health - Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center seeks an Infection Control Manager to strategically lead infection prevention programs, safeguard patients and staff, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. You will oversee surveillance, investigations, and reporting of HAIs, and develop evidence-based policies across the facility.

Ideal candidates bring epidemiology expertise, strong leadership, and communication skills, with CIC certification as a valued credential.

Qualifications

• Three years clinical experience in Nursing, Microbiology, Biology, or Public Health.
• Two years as Infection Preventionist in an acute care facility.
• Bachelor's degree in Science (Microbiology, Biology, Nursing, Public Health).
• Active state license as RN or Clinical Lab Scientist.
• CBIC Infection Prevention and Control certification to be obtained in first two years.

Responsibilities

• Lead surveillance, investigation, and reporting of HAIs.
• Develop and implement evidence-based infection prevention policies.
• Educate staff and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Monitor trends, perform risk assessments, and guide outbreak investigations.
• Drive continuous improvement toward CIC accreditation.

Skills

Leadership

Epidemiology

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

B.S. in Microbiology/ Biology/ Nursing/ Public Health

Job description

Dignity Health - Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center seeks an Infection Control Manager to strategically lead infection prevention programs, safeguard patients and staff, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. You will oversee surveillance, investigations, and reporting of HAIs, and develop evidence-based policies across the facility.

Ideal candidates bring epidemiology expertise, strong leadership, and communication skills, with CIC certification as a valued credential.