Manager of Infection Prevention | RN Required | Acute Care Hospital | California

Competitive Compensation | Relocation Assistance | Comprehensive Benefits

This leadership opportunity offers the chance to join a high-performing healthcare organization where Infection Prevention is viewed as a strategic priority and leadership is committed to advancing quality, patient safety, and continuous improvement. Lead a dedicated team of Infection Prevention professionals, collaborate with executive and clinical leaders, and play a visible role in driving meaningful outcomes across a complex acute care environment.

If you're ready to expand your leadership impact, this role provides the opportunity to influence hospital-wide initiatives, strengthen infection prevention practices, support regulatory excellence, and contribute to the success of a nationally recognized healthcare organization.

California

• TJC Accredited, Level I Trauma Regional Referral Center with Academic Affiliation
• Manage daily operations of the Infection Prevention and Control Program, supporting organizational goals for patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance
• Lead, mentor, and support a team of Infection Preventionists, providing clinical guidance and promoting professional growth
• Coordinate infection surveillance, data analysis, and reporting to identify trends, reduce healthcare-associated infections, and improve patient outcomes
• Investigate infection clusters and potential outbreaks, implementing appropriate prevention and corrective measures
• Ensure compliance with CMS, CDC, NHSN, and applicable accreditation and regulatory standards
• Collaborate with nursing, medical staff, Quality, and department leaders to strengthen infection prevention practices across clinical and operational areas
• Oversee environmental infection risks, microbiological monitoring, and remediation activities to maintain safe patient care environments
• Support annual risk assessments, infection prevention planning, policy updates, and ongoing evaluation of program effectiveness
• Develop staff education and performance improvement initiatives that reinforce evidence-based practices and support organizational quality goals, including 5 STAR performance
• Join a nationally recognized healthcare organization offering leadership development, educational assistance, retirement benefits, and opportunities for professional advancement

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) or related healthcare field required
• Current RN license required
• Minimum 4 years of healthcare experience required, with acute care infection prevention experience strongly preferred
• Previous leadership experience in Infection Prevention, Public Health, or a healthcare setting preferred
• Strong understanding of infection surveillance, healthcare-associated infections, epidemiology, and regulatory requirements
• Experience with infection investigations, environmental monitoring, risk assessment, and performance improvement initiatives
• Ability to guide clinical teams, analyze infection prevention data, and implement effective strategies to improve patient safety
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across multiple hospital departments

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