Manager Infection Prevention

Manager Infection Prevention

Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation's largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 158 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings.

As our Infection Prevention Manager, you will strategically lead and manage comprehensive infection prevention and control programs to safeguard patients, staff, and visitors.

Every day you will oversee surveillance, investigation, and reporting of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs); develop and implement evidence-based policies; educate staff; and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. You will actively monitor trends, conduct risk assessments, and lead outbreak investigations to promote a robust culture of safety.

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate expertise in epidemiology, infectious diseases, and regulatory requirements, coupled with strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills. A proven ability to drive continuous improvement and achieve Certification in Infection Control (CIC) is highly valued.

• Responsible for the oversight of daily operations of the infection Prevention Department in regards to the facility compliance with Hospital Accreditation Standards, State and CMS regulations
• Identifies and implements updates to the Infection Prevention Program when new regulations and/or professional guidelines are published
• Serves as the content expert in all infection prevention matters in support of clinical staff, performance improvement teams and hospital committees

Required:

• Bachelors in healthcare related field with 5 years of experience or
• Associates in healthcare related field and 7 years of experience
• Three (3) years of experience as an Infection Preventionist in an acute care facility
• Certified in Infection Control within 24 months

Founded in 1925, Dignity Health - Mercy General Hospital is a 310-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Sacramento, California. Serving over 100,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including heart care, cancer care, women's health, and neurology. Additionally, Mercy General Hospital has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation and a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center.

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Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible team members may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit our Total Rewards.

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.

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