Manager, Infection Control

huntingtonhospital; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 217,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntington Hospital in Pasadena, CA seeks a Manager of Infection Control to lead infection prevention strategies, oversee surveillance and reporting, and ensure compliance with national standards and California regulations.

The role emphasizes staff education, policy development, budgeting and resource management, with certification in infection prevention required and RN or other clinical background preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years manager-level experience in Infection Control.
• Certification in Infection Prevention and Control (CIC) is required.
• Current, unrestricted RN license in California is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee surveillance, analysis, interpretation and reporting of healthcare associated infections.
• Educate employees about infection control prevention.
• Develop health system policies and procedures.
• Manage budgets, staffing and related program resources.

Skills

Microsoft Office

EMR systems

Infection control databases

Budget management

Staff recruitment

Education

Bachelor's in Nursing

B.S. Medical Technology

B.S. Biology-Medical Technology

Master's in Public Health

Doctor of Medicine

Master's in Nursing

MS in Public Health

Job description

Expectations

The Manager of Infection Control will have the authority and 24 hour responsibility for ensuring strategies are implemented to prevent avoidable healthcare associated infections, maintaining compliance with national standards and regulatory agencies including but not limited to TJC, OSHA, CMS, CDC/NHSN, California statues and other nationally organized recommendations and requirements, coordination and management of activities and resources for infection prevention and control. The Manager is trained in hospital epidemiology principles and is responsible for the department's functions related to surveillance, analysis, interpretation and reporting of healthcare associated infections; educating employees about infection control prevention; the development of health system policies and procedures.

Education

• Bachelor's in Nursing, B.S. Medical Technology, B.S. Biology-Medical Technology, Master's in Public Health, or Doctor of Medicine required.
• Master's degree in Nursing or Masters in Public Health preferred.

Experience / Training

• Minimum 3 years Manager level experience in Infection Control required.

Licences / Certifications

• Required: Certification in Infection Prevention and Control (CIC) issued by the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc. (CBIC).
• Preferred: Current unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license issued by California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN).
• Preferred: Current Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) issued by California Department of Public Health (CDPH).
• Preferred: Medical Doctor (MD) license issued by the Medical Board of California (MBC).
• Preferred: Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) issued by the State of California.

Skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, electronic medical records and infection control databases.
• Experience in handling budgets, recruitment/retention and other staff related competencies.

Job Details

• Job Title: Manager, Infection Control
• Department: Infection Control
• Shift Duration: 8
• Primary Shift: Days
• Time Type: Full time
• Location: 100 W California Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91105
• Pay Range: The estimated base rate for this position is $149,656.00 - $217,006.40. Additional individual compensation may be available for this role through differentials, extra shift incentives, bonuses, etc. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package, and a comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions.