Infection Preventionist 4

UCSF Health; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

UCSF Health is seeking an experienced infection prevention leader to guide epidemiologic analysis, risk assessment, and outbreak investigations across the hospital environment. The role emphasizes education of personnel, patients and visitors, and development of infection control policies and protocols.

The candidate will apply advanced knowledge in surveillance, data management, and reporting, collaborating with multiple departments to ensure regulatory compliance and high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in infection control.
• Advanced knowledge of clinical and operational infection control issues, policies, regulatory requirements, surveillance, and nursing-related matters.
• In-depth knowledge of data management, analysis, research, reporting, and documentation in infection control; ability to contribute to studies and policy development.
• Advanced organizational and project management skills; ability to lead a team and drive projects to completion.
• Strong interpersonal and training skills; ability to develop educational materials and resources for staff and patients.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to present research findings and analyses clearly.
• Ability to collaborate with management and staff across departments on complex infection control issues.

Job description

Job Description

The Department of Hospital Epidemiology and Infection Prevention provides epidemiologic analysis based on the results of surveillance, risk assessment, communicable disease exposure follow-up, outbreak investigation, and other data; direct interventions at the patient, location, and service levels where needs are identified and where risk-reduction or change in practice is likely to have long-term success; education to personnel, patients and visitors with an emphasis on their role in infection prevention; thresholds of infection rates for surgical procedures and device-related infections above which department action is indicated; ensures regulatory, accreditation and legal compliance related to infection prevention issues

Applies extensive knowledge of infection control and prevention practices and advanced professional concepts to substantial projects of large scope and high degrees of complexity

Qualifications

Required qualifications:

• Has at least 5 years of experience in infection control.
• Advanced knowledge of the clinical and operational issues in infection control, including policies, regulatory requirements, surveillance and investigation methodologies, data collection, epidemiology, microbiology, patient care, and related nursing issues.
• In-depth knowledge of data management, analysis, research, reporting, and documentation methods used in infection control, with the ability to contribute to studies, investigations, reports, presentations, and the development of new infection control protocols and policies.
• Advanced organizational and project management skills, and ability to lead a team, prioritize tasks, and see projects through from inception to completion on schedule.
• Advanced interpersonal skills, with the ability to participate in the development of informational materials, to provide education, training, and resources, and to develop positive working relationships with patients, families, employees, and outside personnel.
• Advanced skills in written and verbal communications, with the ability to collaborate productively in a team environment with all levels of internal and external personnel, to convey complex clinical information in a clear, concise manner, and to make cogent presentations of research findings, reports, and analyses related to infection control.
• Strong ability to collaborate effectively with management and staff across departments and to provide counsel and guidance on highly-complex issues of functionality, clinical quality, efficiency, and program development in all aspects of infection control.

Preferred Qualifications

• Has at least 5 years of experience in infection control, preferably in an academic medical center.
• Master's degree in a health-related field.

Education/Licensure/Certification

• Bachelor's degree in a health-related field and/or equivalent combination of experience/training.
• Current Registered Nurse license (RN) or comparable license in a related health care field (such as CLS/MT(ASC), D.P.M., M.D.)
• Current Certification in Infection Control (CIC)

About Us

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world’s leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

About UCSF

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence – also known as our PRIDE values . In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity – both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available here . Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence – also known as our PRIDE values . In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity – both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

Salary Information

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy. Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement. To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html