Director Infection Prevention

4 Days Old

Overview Director Infection Prevention role at CommonSpirit Health . Location: California Hospital Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA. This role is responsible for infection prevention and control across the hospital, including surveillance, policy development, antimicrobial stewardship, and regulatory readiness. Responsibilities Oversee and direct all infection prevention and control (IPC) activities under the supervision of the Chief Medical Officer, including surveillance for infections and monitoring of Infectious Disease trends. Develop, maintain, and update policies and procedures related to IPC and antimicrobial stewardship. Ensure timely and accurate NHSN reporting, Joint Commission readiness, proactive risk assessments and preparedness, and data validation and ongoing management. Plan and coordinate education for hospital staff and patients; collaborate with Infectious Disease physicians to lead investigations of hospital-acquired infections. Advocate for patient and environmental safety; maintain active communication with clinical and non-clinical staff and hospital leadership. Supervise the daily activities of the IPC staff to ensure timely reporting of required data to hospital and system leadership and to State, Federal, and regulatory agencies. Commitment to social justice and health equity as part of the organization’s mission. Benefits and offerings Relocation assistance. Annual performance-based bonus program. Annual employer contribution to retirement program (no employee contribution needed). Medical benefits for the employee at no payroll deduction. 29 days PTO accrued annually. Free parking. Job Requirements Required Education and Experience Bachelor's degree in Science (Microbiology, Biology, Nursing, Public Health) required. Minimum of three (3) years clinical experience in Nursing, Microbiology, Biology, or Public Health required. Minimum two (2) years of experience as an Infection Preventionist in an acute care facility required. Required Licensure Certification in Infection Prevention and Control (CIC) by the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology (CBIC) to be obtained during the first two (2) years of hire. Required Special Skills Demonstrates breadth and/or depth of professional/technical skills and capabilities; shares knowledge; contributes to the organization’s direction within area of expertise. Knowledge of infection prevention and control methods, ability to impede the spread of infection; able to lead RCAs for HAIs and implement action plans. Knowledge of federal, state and local healthcare laws and regulations; ability to comply in healthcare practices. Knowledge of current professional society guidelines; ability to perform literature reviews to support performance improvement. Ability to assess situations from an IPC perspective and recommend actions to ensure safe, quality patient care. Ability to develop and provide educational programs on infection prevention for all staff levels. Ability to manage multiple objectives, projects, and activities with prioritization and time management. Professionalism and strong interpersonal skills across teams, physicians, committees, and leadership. Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to present data to leaders, clinicians and staff at all levels. Where You’ll Work California Hospital Medical Center is a 392-bed acute care nonprofit hospital located in downtown Los Angeles. The hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II trauma center, obstetrics and pediatric services, and comprehensive cardiac and surgical services. Learn more at the hospital’s site.
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Location:
Los Angeles, CA, United States
Job Type:
FullTime
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