Infection Preventionist & Quality Assurance Lead

Sharp HealthCare; Oceanside (CA); On-site; USD 89,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharp HealthCare is seeking an Infection Preventionist to oversee surveillance and prevention activities, ensuring compliance with CDC guidelines and regulatory standards. This role requires nursing credentials and healthcare experience, with opportunities to lead performance-improvement initiatives.

The position emphasizes development and dissemination of infection control information, collaboration with multiple departments, and ongoing professional growth in infection prevention practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree Nursing, Public Health, or health-adjacent field
• Associate's Degree in Nursing
• 1 year experience as an Infection Preventionist or 3 years in healthcare/adjacent field

Responsibilities

• Perform infection prevention surveillance to identify infections and report as required by local, state, and federal rules.
• Assist in development, improvement and implementation of infection prevention practices in line with CDC and accreditation standards.
• Provide training and education to staff; utilize evidence-based practices and resources.

Skills

Analytical

Problem Solving

Collaboration

Conflict Resolution

Leadership

Oral & Written Communication

Evidence-based Guidelines

Program & Project Management

Data Analysis

Data Presentation

Software Technologies

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing/Public Health/Health adjacent field

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Master's Degree

MT(ASCP) Certification

CIC Certification

California RN License

Tools

Software technologies familiarity

Job description

Sharp HealthCare is seeking an Infection Preventionist to oversee surveillance and prevention activities, ensuring compliance with CDC guidelines and regulatory standards. This role requires nursing credentials and healthcare experience, with opportunities to lead performance-improvement initiatives.

The position emphasizes development and dissemination of infection control information, collaboration with multiple departments, and ongoing professional growth in infection prevention practices.