Infection Prevention Coordinator 3 - Infection Prevention - F/T Days

Updated: Jan 20, 2024
Location: Orange
Job Type:
Department: Infection Control

UC Title: INFECTION PREVENTION CRD 3

Position Number: 41056657

Reports to: System Director, EPID & IP

Working Title: Infection Prevention Coord 3

Cost Center: Infection Control (428712) 

Bargaining Unit: No Bargaining Unit

FLSA: Exempt

Date Created: 1/08/2024

Job Code: 004188

Hours: 40

Shift: Not Applicable

FTE: 1

Position Summary: 

The Infection Prevention Coordinator 3 is an experienced professional responsible for program development and coordination with patient care delivery programs. Incumbent ensures compliance with The Joint Commission, CMS, CalOSHA, and Title 22 standards/regulations. The Infection Prevention Coordinator collaborates on performance improvement goals and oversees surveillance, assessment, control, and prevention of infections in patients, employees, and visitors. The emphasis of this position is on education and consultation regarding infection control practices, collection, and presentation of information regarding epidemiological investigations and emergence of multiple drug resistant organisms/emerging pathogens. This position will provide infection prevention consultation, monitoring, and reporting to inpatient and ambulatory locations.

Total Compensation

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our: 

Compensation practices (https://www.hr.uci.edu/partnership/totalrewards/compensation.php ) and 

Benefits (https://careersucirvine.ttcportals.com/pages/benefits ). 

Salary Range: 

Annual Rate  Minimum  $90,500.00                         Midpoint            $130,100.00                       Maximum             $169,700.00

Required Qualifications:

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System

Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload

Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job

Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.

Three (3) + years related experience in infection prevention in a healthcare or public health setting

Bachelor’s degree in health-related field and/or equivalent combination of experience/training

Thorough knowledge of clinical and operational issues in infection control principles, regulatory guidelines, investigation methodologies, data collection, epidemiology, microbiology, patient care, and related issues

Strong analytical and data management skills with the ability to identify trends, analyze data, and implement evidence-based interventions

Proven ability to conduct apparent cause analysis, utilize investigation methodologies, and effectively contribute to studies, investigations, reports, and presentations

Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with various stakeholders and work productively in a team environment

Demonstrated ability to develop new infection control protocols and policies and build and maintain a climate of trust inspiring commitment from others to engage in infection control initiatives

Knowledge of healthcare regulatory standards (e.g., The Joint Commission, CMS) and their impact on infection prevention

Demonstrated strong public speaking and interpersonal communication skills

Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and proven ability to effectively manage time and prioritize tasks

Demonstrated ability to serve as an information resource, providing advice and recommendations on complex issues

Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties

Consistently interacts with all members of the organization in ways that enhance understanding, respect, cooperation and problem solving

Demonstrated experience and thorough working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and database applications

Preferred Qualifications: 

Master's Degree

Current RN License

Certification in Infection Control

Knowledge of UC policies and procedures

Knowledge of University and medical center organizations, policies, procedures and forms

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Legal Right to Work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page: https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php  

Closing Statement:

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming. 

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact UCI’s Employee Experience Center (EEC) at [email protected] or at (949) 824-0500, Monday – Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

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