Responsibilities

Play a key role in the delivery of world-class patient care. Continuously elevate quality of care within an award-winning health system. Leverage your expertise to make a life-changing difference. At UCLA Health, you can do all this and more.

Right now, we have an exciting opportunity for an Infection Preventionist. You will serve as an expert resource/consultant as you develop and implement critical infection prevention and control initiatives to comply with regulatory agency requirements. Working closely with our interdisciplinary team, you will help identify, prevent and control infections through in-depth data collection, surveillance and analysis. You will also develop key reports and deliver educational programs for personnel and patients. This role involves acting as liaison with the Department of Health Services, engaging in infection control research and supporting accreditation and licensure efforts.

UCLA Health is a world-renowned health system with four award-winning hospitals and dozens of primary care practices, specialty practices, urgent care centers and other ancillary locations throughout metro Los Angeles. Through the efforts of our outstanding people, we have become Los Angeles’ trusted provider of exceptional, compassionate patient care. If you’re looking to experience greater challenge and fulfillment in your career, you can at UCLA Health.

We are looking for a dedicated Infection Prevention professional with:
·      Bachelor’s degree in nursing, public health, or a related field - Master’s preferred
·      A minimum of three years of clinical/healthcare experience, including two years in infection control
·      Certification in Infection Control (CIC)
·      Knowledge of microbiology, patient care practices, epidemiology, and occupational health
·      Expertise in regulatory, licensing, and professional clinical guidelines
·      Excellent communication skills

UCLA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.