Manager Infection Control

CommonSpirit Health; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health - Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center seeks an Infection Control Manager to strategically lead infection prevention programs, safeguard patients and staff, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. You will oversee surveillance, investigations, and reporting of HAIs, and develop evidence-based policies across the facility.

Ideal candidates bring epidemiology expertise, strong leadership, and communication skills, with CIC certification as a valued credential.

Qualifications

• Three years clinical experience in Nursing, Microbiology, Biology, or Public Health.
• Two years as Infection Preventionist in an acute care facility.
• Bachelor's degree in Science (Microbiology, Biology, Nursing, Public Health).
• Active state license as RN or Clinical Lab Scientist.
• CBIC Infection Prevention and Control certification to be obtained in first two years.

Responsibilities

• Lead surveillance, investigation, and reporting of HAIs.
• Develop and implement evidence-based infection prevention policies.
• Educate staff and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Monitor trends, perform risk assessments, and guide outbreak investigations.
• Drive continuous improvement toward CIC accreditation.

Skills

Leadership

Epidemiology

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

B.S. in Microbiology/ Biology/ Nursing/ Public Health

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.