Infection Prevention Manager - Lead, Train & Elevate Safety

Socket.dev; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian is seeking a Manager of Infection Prevention to develop and implement infection control policies and programs across the organization. The role involves training staff, investigating outbreaks, and collaborating with leadership to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field, CIC certification, and at least four years of infection prevention experience in acute care, with leadership

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Public Health, Epidemiology or related Health Care field.
• Minimum four years of experience as an infection preventionist in an acute care facility.
• Knowledge of infection prevention operations and regulatory requirements governing patient safety, accreditation standards and national patient safety initiatives.
• Extensive knowledge of microbiology, laboratory procedures, aseptic technique and epidemiological techniques
• Knowledge of Performance Improvement principles, tools and techniques.
• Computer skills (Microsoft Office suite)
• Ability to travel between organization locations.
• Experience managing a team.

Responsibilities

• Directly coordinates and monitors activities to support the ongoing framework for implementation of the infection prevention programs.
• Collaborates with Infection Prevention Leadership and the Medical Director to develop and implement policies and procedures ensuring compliance with established standards. Continually identify areas for improvement.
• Organizes infection prevention environmental rounds in accordance with evidence-based practice and regulatory standards.
• Promotes, develops, and ensures patient, physician, and staff compliance with infection prevention and control through education, audits and reporting through the appropriate channels and committees. Provides training on infection control/prevention as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Infection prevention knowledge

Team management

Epidemiology

Microsoft Office

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing/Public Health/Epidemiology

Master's degree in Health/Nursing/Epidemiology

Job description

Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian is seeking a Manager of Infection Prevention to develop and implement infection control policies and programs across the organization. The role involves training staff, investigating outbreaks, and collaborating with leadership to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field, CIC certification, and at least four years of infection prevention experience in acute care, with leadership