Infection Prevention Manager

Infection Prevention Manager
Location: Santa Clarita, CA
Compensation: Up to $185,000 annually, plus performance-based incentives

An excellent opportunity is available for an experienced Infection Prevention Manager to join a leading acute care hospital in Santa Clarita, CA. This role offers the chance to lead a dedicated infection prevention team and drive system-wide initiatives that ensure patient and staff safety while maintaining regulatory excellence.

Position Overview
The Infection Prevention Manager reports to the Director of Quality and leads a collaborative team of three Infection Preventionists and one Data Abstractor. This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for overseeing all infection prevention and control activities, developing and implementing policies and protocols, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and strategic direction for the hospitals Infection Prevention Program.

• Develop, implement, and monitor infection control practices in accordance with CDC, APIC, and state/federal guidelines.

• Partner with medical staff, nursing, and ancillary departments to promote a culture of safety and continuous improvement.

• Ensure compliance with Joint Commission and CMS standards and prepare for surveys and audits.

• Analyze and report infection data, trends, and outcomes to executive leadership and key stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree required; completion of formal Infection Prevention training (APIC preferred).

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in infection prevention within an acute care setting.

• CIC certification strongly preferred.

• Membership in APIC desirable.

• RN license not required, but candidates with healthcare clinical backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

• BLS certification required.

This position is ideal for a results-driven infection prevention professional who thrives in a leadership role and is passionate about maintaining the highest standards of safety and regulatory compliance in an acute care environment.