Infection Prevention Manager

Santa Clarita, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 16-10-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Infection Prevention Manager
Location: Santa Clarita CA
Compensation: Up to $185000 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.

Infection Prevention Manager Location: Santa Clarita CA Compensation: Up to $185000 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 ...

Infection Prevention Manager
Location: Santa Clarita CA
Compensation: Up to $185000 annually plus performance-based incentives

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.