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Interim Infection Preventionist | 12-Month Assignment | Majestic Coastal Califor

APIC, California, MO, United States


A Galileo Search, LLC Exclusive
Interim Infection Preventionist | Team Member
12-Month Interim IP Assignment
Highly Competitive Pay | Lodging | Rental Car or Mileage
Paid Flights Home | World-Class Support
Must Be Agreeable to a 12-Month Commitment
Be part of an elite Galileo Search team leading the rebuild of a hospital’s Infection Prevention Program, shaping structure, strategy, and culture from the ground up to create a sustainable, high-reliability program for years to come.

Lead proactive, data-driven surveillance, conducting comprehensive investigations through review of admission diagnoses, microbiology results, isolation practices, clinical documentation, and post-discharge indicators.

Help guide the organization in meeting and exceeding standards set by The Joint Commission, the California Department of Public Health, FDA, and CDC.

This role is ideal for a change agent and supportive team member who thrives in environments where they can build, influence, and elevate practice. You will champion evidence-based guidelines, foster a culture of safety, and develop targeted prevention and educational strategies for staff, physicians, and patients.

If you are energized by transformation, committed to excellence, and ready to shape a high-performing Infection Prevention Program for years to come, this interim opportunity offers the platform and support to make a lasting impact.

Facility Type: Acute care hospital accredited by The Joint Commission

ABOUT THIS OUTSTANDING INTERIM OPPORTUNITY

Works under the guidance and support of a seasoned, innovative Infection Prevention Leader and the Quality Director

Conducts ongoing surveillance investigation and follow-up of infections through review of admission diagnoses, microbiology culture results, isolation orders, patient records, consultation requests, and post-discharge surveillance

Ensures rigorous infection control standards that meet TJC, California Department of Public Health, FDA, and CDC requirements

Participates in the investigation and reporting of hospital infection outbreaks

Performs program assessment and makes recommendations for correction and improvement

Provides a safe healthcare environment for patients by using evidence-based guidelines to prevent HAIs

Develops prevention and educational strategies for staff, physicians, and patients

EXPERIENCE | EDUCATION | LICENSURE | CERTIFICATIONS

Minimum of 5 years of current experience in acute care infection prevention and control

Knowledge of TJC, CDPH, FDA, and CDC requirements

Knowledge of regulatory and clinical practice guidelines, including TJC survey readiness

Computer skills should include NHSN data entry/reporting, clinical surveillance software, Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems, and Microsoft Office suite; EPIC would be highly preferred

Certification in Infection Control (CIC) by the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology (CBIC) is desired

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of hospital staff

Available to travel to the client-site and work a full-time schedule, Monday through Friday, or as needed

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