Infection Preventionist (Onsite, Glendale)

About the role

Assists in the implementation of the Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Program to ensure a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors, under the direction of Infection Prevention leadership. Serves as a liaison and resource for management of IPC activities and facilitates collaboration with clinical and non-clinical departments to reduce healthcare-associated infections (HAI). Onsite in Glendale, CA.

What you'll do

• Assist the Infection Prevention Manager in implementing and monitoring the infection prevention program organization-wide.
• Collaborate with IP leadership to align IPC program goals with organizational goals; serve as an infection prevention resource for staff.
• Utilize HAI surveillance data to perform analysis, identify gaps, and drive improvement; develop and maintain HAI line lists.
• Assist IP leadership in preparing reports for the Infection Prevention Committee and other committees.
• Report communicable diseases to local and state public health per Department of Health reporting requirements.
• Conduct ongoing surveillance of infections and trends to facilitate cluster and outbreak investigation and response.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives.
• Assist IP leadership in assessing compliance with Infection Control Accreditation Standards, CMS Infection Control Conditions of Participation, and other regulations.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in Nursing, Public Health, or related field (or equivalent education/experience): Required.
• One year of experience in healthcare, public health, or related field: Required.
• Certified Infection Control (CIC): Required within two years of hire.

Nice to have

• Two years' experience in infection prevention and control.
• Bachelor's degree in a health-related field.

Schedule

Onsite, Glendale, CA.