About City of Hope
City of Hope’s mission is to deliver the cures of tomorrow to the people who need them today. Founded in 1913, City of Hope has grown into one of the largest cancer research and treatment organizations in the U.S. and one of the leading research centers for diabetes and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope research has been the basis for numerous breakthrough cancer medicines , as well as human synthetic insulin and monoclonal antibodies. With an independent, National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center at its core, City of Hope brings a uniquely integrated model to patients spanning cancer care, research and development, academics and training, and innovation initiatives. City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and treatment facilities in Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix. City of Hope’s affiliated family of organizations includes Translational Genomics Research Institute and AccessHope TM . For more information about City of Hope, follow us on Facebook , Twitter , YouTube , Instagram and LinkedIn .
City of Hope’s commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
We believe diversity, equity and inclusion is key in serving our mission to provide compassionate patient care, drive innovative discovery, and advance vital education focused on eliminating cancer and diabetes in all of our communities. Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion ensures we bring the full range of skills, perspectives, cultural backgrounds and experiences to our work and that our teams align with the people we serve in order to build trust and understanding. We are dedicated to fostering a community that embraces diversity – in ideas, backgrounds and perspectives; this is reflected in our work and represented in our people.
Position Summary
Associate Infection Preventionist is the entry-level classification in this series. Incumbents in this classification perform initial data analysis and work under the lead direction of Senior Infection Preventionist. Under direct supervision, incumbent learns to perform routine microbiology surveillance, observes and evaluates adherence to policy and risk-reduction techniques, performs communicable disease exposure follow-up, outbreak management, epidemiology, intervention, education, presentation and research, and disseminates infection prevention-related findings to appropriate individuals and departments. The Associate Infection Preventionist reports directly to the Manager of the Infection Prevention Program, and also obtains lead direction and training from the Senior Infection Preventionist.
Key Responsibilities include:
Infection Preventionists are responsible for identifying healthcare-associated infection risks to patients and personnel through surveillance, observation and assessment . Incumbents specialize in developing, implementing, monitoring and reporting infection risk-reduction strategies through collaboration with all levels of medical center personnel . Infection Control Practitioners research and develop infection control policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements, nationally-recognized infection control guidelines, and recognized best practices.
Infection Preventionists coordinate initial and on-going department-specific and facility-wide educational programs related to infection prevention and control. The infection pre ventionist reports state and federally mandated healthcare associated infections ( HAI) Infection preventionists plan and coordinate programs to evaluate and monitor sterile and aseptic techniques, cleaning procedures, and sterilization processes employed by the medical center . Incumbents collaborate with and make recommendations to department leadership to reduce or eliminate potential infection hazards and to initiate corrective action as indicated through infection surveillance and monitoring programs.
Surveillance
- Performs surveillance for overall HAI rates, BSIs, VAPs, SSIs, and any identified cluster or trends using standardized definitions used to provide consistency, and allow for benchmarking.
Compliance
- Assists in monitoring compliance with the Joint Commission IP requirements, CMS COP, and State and Federal regulations.
Education
- Ad hoc information and teaching done on rounds. Teach New Employee Orientation as skills are developed as assigned.
Liaison with Regulatory/Reporting Bodies
- Interface with NHSN reporting program for institution as assigned. Complete Confidential Morbidity reports. Liaison with PHD on Advisory committees. Assists in investigations of reportable disease/conditions as defined in Title 17.
Quality and Safety
- Assists in assessing, inspecting, and making infection prevention and control recommendations to assure compliance with environmental and patient safety , including but not limited to renovation demolition and water intrusion and transmission based precautions. Participate in COH committees, as assigned. Participate in external professional organization(s) (APIC CACC).
Performs other related duties as assigned or requested .
Basic education, experience and skills required for consideration:
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or commensurate degree in a healthcare-related field or public health.
- This is an entry level position and education may substitute. ( e.g. MPH with focus on epidemiology)
Preferred education, experience and skills:
- Masters in degree in a healthcare-related field or MPH
- 2 years of experience in an acute care facility
Preferred Certification/Licensure:
- Current California Registered Nurse License (RN) or comparable license in a related healthcare field such as CLS/MT (ASC), D.P.M, M.D
Additional Information:
- Job Status: Full-time, exempt
- As a condition of employment, City of Hope requires staff to comply with all state and federal vaccination mandates.
- Pay Range: $36.99/hr – $57.34/hr
- The estimated pay scale represents the typical [salary/hourly] range City of Hope reasonably expects to pay for this position, with offers determined based on several factors which may include, but not be limited to, the candidate’s experience, expertise, skills, education, job scope, training, internal equity, geography/market, etc. This pay scale is subject to change from time to time.
City of Hope is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.