Assistant Infection Control Manager - RUHS Infection Control

County of Riverside • Moreno Valley, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The County of Riverside's Infection Control Division at Riverside University Health System Medical Center is seeking an Assistant Infection Control Manager to join our team in Moreno Valley. The Assistant Infection Control Manager is responsible for assisting with oversight of daily Infection Control Program operations, including supervision of infection prevention staff, infection surveillance activities, regulatory compliance monitoring, staff training, and implementation of infection prevention and control initiatives. Duties include monitoring and analyzing infection control data, supporting outbreak investigations, conducting audits and inspections, collaborating with department leadership on corrective actions, and assisting with program planning and resource allocation. This position requires routine travel throughout Riverside University Health System facilities, including Riverside County clinics and the RUHS Arlington Campus, to conduct environmental rounds, infection prevention audits, site assessments, staff support activities, and compliance monitoring. This class has been deemed eligible for the Performance Recognition Plan as set forth under Article 3, Section 311 of the County Management Resolution. Program eligibility requires employees to be in a leadership position, manage other employees or programs, and have a significant influence on the achievement of organizational objectives.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree, preferably with a major in nursing, epidemiology, or a closely related field to the assignment.
• Four years of supervisory experience in a hospital or healthcare agency, which included the administration of infection prevention and control programs.
• Possession of a valid California Driver's License.
• Certification in Infection Control (CIC) issued by the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology, OR a current valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of California.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in acute care infection prevention and control
• Experience using Epic electronic health record systems
• CIC Certification preferred
• Knowledge of and/or experience with the National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN)
• A master's degree from an accredited college or university in epidemiology or nursing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, mentor and coordinate the work of infection prevention staff, ensuring compliance with established protocols.
• Assist in developing, updating and implementing infection prevention programs and policies and procedures to reduce hospital-acquired infections.
• Monitor infection control surveillance systems; coordinate infection surveillance activities and ensure timely reporting; compile and analyze data for reporting to the Infection Control Manager.
• Conduct audits and inspections to ensure compliance with CDC, OSHA, Joint Commission, and state regulations.
• Provide training and education to staff on infection prevention practices and regulatory updates.
• Collaborate with department managers to implement corrective actions and maintain a safe healthcare environment.
• Assist in investigating infection outbreaks and preparing reports with recommendations for prevention.
• Support budget preparation and resource allocation for infection prevention and control initiatives.
• Interview, hire, train, supervise, and evaluate the performance of subordinate staff; assign workloads and monitor performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager