Infection Preventionist

City of Hope, Inc.; Duarte (CA); On-site; USD 100,762 - 161,219; Full time

Job summary

City of Hope is seeking a dedicated Infection Preventionist to protect patients, staff and visitors through evidence-based prevention and control strategies. You will identify healthcare-associated infection risks via surveillance, observation, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams across our system.

The role develops, implements, monitors, and reports infection prevention initiatives, supports regulatory compliance, and advances patient safety by partnering with clinical and

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing or healthcare-related degree (public health ok).
• 2+ years infection prevention experience in acute care or long-term facility.
• Strong knowledge of HAI surveillance and regulatory standards.
• Experience collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to improve quality and safety.

Responsibilities

• Perform surveillance of HAI rates and infection trends.
• Analyze data and provide reporting to support quality improvements.
• Monitor compliance with Joint Commission standards and CMS/regs.
• Partner with clinical teams to assess risks and implement actions.
• Participate in audits of sterile and aseptic practices and sterilization.

Skills

Infection prevention

Regulatory compliance

Data surveillance

Education and training

Team collaboration

Education

BSN or healthcare-related degree

Master’s degree (MPH) preferred

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.

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