Director Infection Prevention

Founded as a faith-based hospital in 1923 by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word, Dignity Health – St. Mary Medical Center is a 389-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Long Beach, California.   The hospital offers a full complement of services, including a Level II trauma center, cardiac and vascular center, surgical weight loss, maternity and the CARE Center, which is a recognized PrEP center of excellence.  The hospital shares a legacy of humankindness with Dignity Health, one of the nation’s five largest health care systems.  Visit https://www.dignityhealth.org/socal/locations/stmarymedical for more information.

If you are committed to social justice, health equity, and prepared to deliver care in new, innovative ways, you belong with us.

We offer the following benefits to support you and your family:

• Annual Incentive (Bonus) Program.
• Matching Retirement Program.
• Pension fully funded by the Hospital.
• Tuition Assistance for career growth and development.
• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance.
• Free Membership to our Care@Work program supporting child care, pet care, and adult dependent needs.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Voluntary Protection: Group Accident, Critical Illness, and Identity Theft.
• Wellness Program.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).

• Responsible for oversight of facility/facilities compliance with Infection Prevention Hospital Accreditation Standards State and CMS regulations and for the daily operations of the Infection Prevention Department.
• Ongoing assessment and development of training programs policies & procedures and forms to address the Infection Prevention needs of employees volunteers contract workers independent contractors physicians registry workers and students in accordance with the guidelines established by the regulatory agencies.
• Develops and operationalizes the Infection Prevention Program’s annual risk assessment action plans and annual evaluations. Takes on the strategic development of the Infection Prevention program within the facility/facilities.
• Tracks financial impact of reported hospital acquired infections and provides stewardship of resources while promoting maximum patient outcomes costs and quality of care for all served.

Education and Experience:

• Master's degree in healthcare related field required or Bachelor's degree in Science (Microbiology Biology Nursing Public Health) with ten (10) years of Infection Prevention work experience in lieu of master's degree.
• Minimum of five (5) years clinical experience in Nursing Microbiology Biology or Public Health and four (4) years of experience as an Infection Preventionist in an acute care facility.

Licensure:

• An active license in state of practice is required for a Registered Nurse or Clinical Lab Scientist.
• Certification in Infection Prevention and Control by the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology (CBIC) to be obtained during first two (2) years of hire.

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