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Marvelconsultants

Infection Prevention Manager

Marvelconsultants, Santa Clarita, California, United States, 91382

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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 hospital's 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.

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.

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