Director, Infection Prevention

DescriptionJoin the transformative team at City of Hope, where we're changing lives and making a real difference in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and treatment facilities in Atlanta, Chicago, and Phoenix. Our dedicated and compassionate employees are driven by a common mission: To deliver the cures of tomorrow to the people who need them today.The Director of Infection Prevention provides strategic and operational leadership for the Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) program across the organization. This leader ensures regulatory compliance, reduces healthcare-associated infections, and proactively mitigates infectious disease risks. You will play a critical role in driving a culture of safety while leading surveillance, outbreak response, education initiatives, and system-wide infection prevention strategies.As a successful candidate, you will:Lead the development and execution of a comprehensive Infection Prevention and Control Program aligned with organizational goalsDrive measurable reductions in healthcare-associated infections including CLABSI, CAUTI, SSI, and C. difficileOversee infection prevention teams and present key data and trends to executive leadership and stakeholdersDirect surveillance activities, analyze infection data, and lead outbreak investigations and response strategiesEnsure compliance with CDC, CMS, Joint Commission, and state regulatory requirementsServe as the subject matter expert for emerging infectious diseases and organizational response planningPartner with Pharmacy and Infectious Disease teams to advance antimicrobial stewardship initiativesOversee infection control practices related to construction, environment of care, and risk mitigationDevelop and lead education programs to promote infection prevention best practices across clinical and non-clinical teamsCollaborate across departments to strengthen communication, compliance, and patient safety outcomesQualificationsYour qualifications should include:Master’s degree in Nursing or BSN with a master’s in a related field (or equivalent experience)5+ years of infection prevention experience5+ years of leadership or management experienceExperience with NHSN reporting and regulatory survey readinessAcute care experience required; multi-site or health system experience preferredActive California RN license and Certification in Infection Control (CIC) requiredStrong knowledge of regulatory standards (CDC, CMS, Joint Commission, Title 22)Demonstrated expertise in data analysis, infection surveillance, and performance improvementExcellent communication, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration skillsJob Status: Full time, exemptSalary range $136,715 - $228,314City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location.City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.To learn more about our Comprehensive Benefits, pleaseCLICK HERE.Job Field: Quality AdministrationShift: Days