Infection Preventionist

aa067; Duarte (CA); On-site; USD 101,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Hope in Duarte, CA is seeking an Infection Preventionist to protect patients and staff through surveillance, data analysis, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. You will develop, implement, monitor, and report infection prevention initiatives while supporting regulatory compliance and patient safety across our system.

Requirements include a BSN or healthcare-related degree with 2+ years of infection prevention in acute care or similar settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or healthcare-related degree.
• 2+ years infection prevention experience in acute care or similar setting.
• Strong knowledge of HAI surveillance and regulatory standards.
• Experience collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to improve safety.
• Excellent communication and education skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct surveillance of HAI rates, bloodstream infections, and pneumonias.
• Analyze data and provide reporting to support quality improvement.
• Monitor compliance with Joint Commission, CMS, and regulations.
• Partner with teams to assess environmental and patient safety risks.
• Participate in infection prevention audits and sterilization practices.
• Develop and deliver infection prevention training for staff.
• Manage reporting to regulatory agencies and investigations.
• Collaborate with leaders to implement corrective actions and improve outcomes.
• Contribute to committees and initiatives focused on quality and safety.

Skills

Infection surveillance

Regulatory knowledge

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Communication skills

Education & training

Education

BSN

MPH or related field

Job description

Join the transformative team at City of Hope, where we're changing lives and making a real difference in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and treatment facilities in Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix. Our dedicated and compassionate employees are driven by a common mission: To deliver the cures of tomorrow to the people who need them today.

City of Hope is seeking a dedicated and experienced Infection Preventionist to help protect patients, employees, and visitors through the implementation of evidence-based infection prevention and control strategies. In this important role, you will identify healthcare-associated infection risks through surveillance, observation, assessment, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams across the organization. You will play a key role in developing, implementing, monitoring, and reporting infection prevention initiatives while supporting regulatory compliance and advancing patient safety throughout our healthcare system.

As a successful candidate, you will:

• Conduct surveillance activities to monitor healthcare-associated infection (HAI) rates, bloodstream infections, ventilator-associated pneumonias, surgical site infections, and emerging trends using standardized methodologies.
• Analyze infection data and provide meaningful reporting and benchmarking to support quality improvement initiatives.
• Assist with monitoring compliance with Joint Commission standards, CMS Conditions of Participation, and state and federal regulations.
• Partner with clinical and operational teams to assess environmental and patient safety risks related to infection prevention and control.
• Participate in infection prevention audits, inspections, and monitoring activities involving sterile and aseptic practices, cleaning procedures, and sterilization processes.
• Develop and deliver educational programs and infection prevention training for staff and new employees.
• Manage required reporting activities to regulatory agencies and support investigations involving reportable diseases and conditions.
• Collaborate with department leaders to identify infection risks, recommend corrective actions, and implement solutions that improve patient outcomes.
• Contribute to committees, professional organizations, and organizational initiatives focused on quality, safety, and infection prevention excellence.

Your qualifications should include:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or a degree in a healthcare-related field such as public health (relevant experience may substitute for education requirements).
• More than 2 years of recent infection prevention and control experience in an acute care facility, long-term care, or skilled nursing environment.
• Strong knowledge of healthcare-associated infection surveillance, prevention strategies, and regulatory standards.
• Experience collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to improve quality and patient safety outcomes.
• Excellent communication, education, and relationship-building skills.

Preferred qualifications:

• Master’s degree in a healthcare-related field or Master of Public Health (MPH).
• Current California RN license or comparable healthcare professional licensure.
• Certification in Infection Control (CIC).

Additional Information:

Job Status: Full time, exempt

Salary range $100,762 - $161,219

City of Hope employees’ pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location.

City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.