Assistant Infection Control Manager RUHS Infection Control

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The County of Riversides Infection Control Division at Riverside University Health System Medical Center is seeking an Assistant Infection Control Manager to join our team in Moreno Valley.

Supervise mentor and coordinate the work of infection prevention staff ensuring compliance with established protocols.
Assist in developing updating and implementing infection prevention programs and policies and procedures to reduce hospital-acquired infections.
Monitor infection control surveillance systems; coordinate infection surveillance activities and ensure timely reporting; compile and analyze data for reporting to the Infection Control Manager.
Conduct audits and inspections to ensure compliance with CDC OSHA Joint Commission and state regulations.
Provide training and education to staff on infection prevention practices and regulatory updates.
Collaborate with department managers to implement corrective actions and maintain a safe healthcare environment.
Assist in investigating infection outbreaks and preparing reports with recommendations for prevention.
Support budget preparation and resource allocation for infection prevention and control initiatives.
Interview hire train supervise and evaluate the performance of subordinate staff; assign workloads and monitor performance.

Education:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelors degree preferably with a major in nursing epidemiology or a closely related field to the assignment. (A masters degree from an accredited college or university in epidemiology or nursing is preferred.)

Experience:
Four years of supervisory experience in a hospital or healthcare agency which included the administration of infection prevention and control programs.

License/Certificate:
Possession of a valid California Drivers License.

Certification in Infection Control (CIC) issued by the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology OR a current valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of California.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Veterans Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify attach the required documents to your job application. Documents include a copy of your (or your spouses) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service. For spousal preference and as applicable the following documents: a copy of your marriage certificate spouses death certificate a letter of spouses disability and/or letter of service-related death (if available) from the U.S. Veterans Administration. For privacy reasons it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans preference. For complete details and documentation requirements please review the Veterans Preference Policy C-3 here: Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: of Education
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Work Authorization Requirement
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs including H1-B visas and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas.

Equal Opportunity Employer
The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression marital status ancestry medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics) genetic information or denial of medical and family care leave or any other non-job-related factors.

Pre-Employment
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Probationary Period
As an Approved Local Merit System all County of Riverside employees except those serving At Will are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding County Resolution or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.

General Information
Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.

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