Lead Infection Preventionist - West Valley (On-Site)

UCLA Outpatient Clinics; California (MO); On-site; USD 112,000 - 257,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare institution dedicated to excellence in patient care. In this pivotal role, you will implement and enhance infection prevention measures, working closely with medical staff to ensure the highest standards of safety and care. This dynamic position offers the chance to make a significant impact on patient outcomes and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement. If you are passionate about healthcare and eager to support a vital cause, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in infection prevention and control within a healthcare setting.
• Strong analytical skills for reporting healthcare-associated infections.

Responsibilities

• Implement and educate on infection prevention practices across the hospital.
• Collaborate with healthcare staff to improve patient safety and care quality.

Skills

Infection Prevention

Healthcare Consulting

Data Analysis

Patient Safety

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 West Valley Medical Center, you can do all this and more.

You will play a key role in the hospital-level implementation of our infection prevention program. This will involve educating health care providers, consulting with leadership and hospital staff regarding infection prevention issues, and communicating and implementing effective evidence-based infection prevention practices. You will collaborate with physicians, department directors, and clinical staff to support infection prevention improvement projects across the hospital. You will also help identify, analyze, and report healthcare-associated infections while driving performance improvement and patient safety. You will be responsible for reporting all healthcare-associated infections within the hospital as required by relevant regulatory agencies (e.g., DHS, CDPH, Cal-OSHA, Center of Medicare and Medicaid, etc.) and monthly operating reports.

Salary Range: $112,900-$256,900/annually