Infection Preventionist - West Valley (On-Site)

UCLA Outpatient Clinics; California (MO); On-site; USD 96,000 - 203,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking health system dedicated to providing exceptional patient care. In this vital role, you will lead infection prevention initiatives, ensuring the highest standards of safety and quality. Collaborate with healthcare professionals to implement evidence-based practices, educate staff, and enhance patient safety. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the healthcare community while working within an award-winning organization. If you are passionate about improving patient outcomes and have a strong background in infection control, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Expertise in infection prevention and control practices.
• Strong communication and educational skills for healthcare providers.

Responsibilities

• Implement infection prevention programs and educate healthcare staff.
• Analyze and report healthcare-associated infection incidents.

Skills

Infection Prevention Expertise

Healthcare Education

Data Analysis

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or related field

Certification in Infection Control (CIC)

Job description

Description

Play a key role in the delivery of world-class patient care. Continuously elevate the quality of care within an award-winning health system. Leverage your expertise to make a real difference in others’ lives. At UCLA Health, you can do all this and more.

In this important position, you will be responsible for implementing an effective infection prevention program at the hospital level. This will involve educating healthcare providers, consulting with leadership and hospital staff, and implementing and communicating evidence-based infection prevention practices. In collaboration with physicians, department directors, and clinical staff, you will support infection prevention improvement projects across the hospital. You will also assist with the collection, analysis, and reporting of incidents of healthcare-associated infections as you enhance performance improvement and patient safety. In addition, you will be responsible for reporting all healthcare-associated infections within the hospital as required by regulatory agencies (e.g., DHS, CDPH, Cal-OSHA, Medicare, Medicaid, etc.) and monthly operating reports.

Salary: $96,200 - $202,200/annually