Manager of Infection Prevention and Control - Full Time 8 Hour Day Shift (Exempt)

About the role

The Manager of Infection Prevention and Control promotes a safety-supportive culture and consistent application of evidence-based medicine; analyzes and identifies trends from adverse events or review of all hospital acquired infections (HAIs); supports education programs in infection prevention; implements HAI prevention initiatives and helps educate all staff on infection prevention and control. The Manager has 24-hour responsibility for managing all aspects of the Infection Prevention and Control Program including infection prevention data reporting to outside sources, ensuring that all data collected and reported is accurate and complete. The Manager is responsible for program development, planning, organizing, implementation, assessment, and performance improvement for HAIs and adverse events in cooperation and conjunction with the Associate Administrator of Quality and Patient Safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing field (Required)
• Master's degree in Public Health or Healthcare Administration (Required if not a Registered Nurse)
• Advanced Clinical Degree (e.g., MPH) preferred
• 5 years Nursing or related healthcare or public health experience (Required)
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently (Required)
• Knowledge of computer applications such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Access (Required)
• Registered Nurse – RN (CA DCA) OR Master's Degree in Public Health or Healthcare Administration if not a Registered Nurse (Required)
• Certified in Infection Control – CIC (CBIC) (Required; if no certification upon hire, must be obtained within 1 year of hire)

About the organization

As part of Keck Medicine of USC, USC Verdugo Hills Hospital is the only community hospital in the Foothills area of Los Angeles backed by an academic medical center. With its 40-year legacy of personalized care from expert physicians, experienced nurses, and a dedicated staff, the community has come to know and trust USC–VHH, which brings patients the latest medical advancements and 24/7 emergency services. The team provides highly-specialized care, up-to-the-minute research, and innovative clinical trials.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $90,000 to $150,000. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.