Job Description

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 of Infection Prevention and Control has 24-hour responsibility for managing all aspects of Infection Prevention and Control Program including infection prevention data to outside sources, ensuring that all data collected and reported is accurate and complete. The Manager of Infection Prevention and Control is responsible for program development, planning, organizing, implementation, assessment, and performance improvement for HAIs and adverse events in cooperation and conjunction with Associate Administrator of Quality and Patient Safety.

Qualifications

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

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 brings patients the latest medical advancements and 24/7 emergency services. Join this world-class team providing highly-specialized care, up-to-the-minute research and innovative clinical trials.

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.

USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.