Manager Infection Control

CommonSpirit Health; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center is seeking an Infection Control Manager to lead comprehensive prevention programs. You will oversee surveillance, investigations, and reporting of HAIs, and develop evidence-based policies while educating staff and ensuring regulatory compliance.

The role requires expertise in epidemiology and infectious diseases, strong leadership and analytical skills, and a track record in driving improvements toward CIC certification.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of clinical experience in Nursing, Microbiology, Biology, or Public Health.
• Two (2) years of experience as an Infection Preventionist in an acute care facility.
• Bachelor's degree in Science (Microbiology, Biology, Nursing, Public Health).
• Active license in state of practice (RN or CLS) with CBIC certification to be obtained during the first two years.

Responsibilities

• Oversee surveillance, investigation and reporting of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs).
• Develop and implement evidence-based infection control policies.
• Educate staff on infection prevention practices.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and accreditation requirements.
• Monitor infection trends and conduct risk assessments.
• Lead outbreak investigations and promote a culture of safety.

Skills

Epidemiology

Infectious diseases

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science (Microbiology, Biology, Nursing, Public Health)

Active RN or Clinical Lab Scientist license

CBIC Certification (to be obtained within first 2 years)

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Infection Control Manager, you will strategically lead and manage comprehensive infection prevention and control programs to safeguard patients, staff, and visitors.

Every day you will oversee surveillance, investigation, and reporting of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs); develop and implement evidence-based policies; educate staff; and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

You will actively monitor trends, conduct risk assessments, and lead outbreak investigations to promote a robust culture of safety.

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate expertise in epidemiology, infectious diseases, and regulatory requirements, coupled with strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills. A proven ability to drive continuous improvement and achieve Certification in Infection Control (CIC) is highly valued.

Job Requirements

Minimum of three (3) years clinical experience in Nursing, Microbiology, Biology, or Public Health, and two (2) years of experience as an Infection Preventionist in an acute care facility.

Bachelor's degree in Science (Microbiology, Biology, Nursing, Public Health).

An active license in state of practice is required for a Registered Nurse or Clinical Lab Scientist. Certification in Infection Prevention and Control by the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology (CBIC) to be obtained during the first two (2) years of hire.

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1926, Dignity Health - Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center is a 334-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital. Serving over 70,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level III NICU, heart care, wound care and surgical services. Additionally, Glendale Memorial Hospital has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center and a SRC Center of Excellence for Robotic Surgery and Colorectal Surgery.

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