Director-Infection Prevention

$154,315 - $191,610/Yr

Valley Presbyterian Hospital - Los Angeles, CA

Full-time - Director

Los Angeles, CA

Hospitals

About the position

The Director of Infection Prevention is responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring the hospital-wide Infection Prevention/Control Program (IP/IC). This role involves ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, conducting surveillance and epidemiological investigations, and providing education and consultation to hospital staff regarding infection control practices.

Responsibilities

• Plan and organize Infection Prevention/Control Program activities.
• Coordinate functions of the hospital-wide Infection Prevention/Control Program based on regulatory requirements.
• Facilitate compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Review and author Infection Prevention/Control policies as needed.
• Prepare and author the annual Infection Prevention/Control Program and Plan.
• Prioritize IP/IC goals based on risks of Hospital-Associated Infections (HAIs).
• Prepare monthly/quarterly reports of surveillance data for presentation to the Infection Control meeting.
• Collaborate with all Department Directors/Managers/Supervisors and Medical Directors in implementing aspects of the Infection Prevention/Control Program.
• Conduct infection surveillance on a concurrent and/or retrospective basis.
• Design and conduct environmental surveillance to evaluate patient care environment for infection control and safety.
• Communicate significant Infection Control information to appropriate committees and staff.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years in an acute health care setting.
• Bachelor's in Nursing, Microbiology, Public Health or related field required.
• Valid California RN License.
• Board Certified in Infection Prevention and Control (C.I.C) required on hire or within one year of hire.
• Completion of basic training course in infection control.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's in Nursing, Microbiology, Public Health, Epidemiology or related field preferred.

Benefits

• Full Time Employment Status
• Competitive Salary Range of $74.19 to $92.12 per hour