Infection Prevention Coordinator - Infection Prevention

Who We Are

UCI Health is the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine, and the only academic health system based in Orange County. UCI Health is comprised of its main campus, UCI Medical Center, a 459-bed, acute care hospital in Orange, Calif., five hospitals and affiliated physicians of the UCI Health Community Network in Orange and Los Angeles counties, and ambulatory care centers across the region.

Listed among America's Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years, UCI Medical Center provides tertiary and qua ternary care and is home to Orange County's only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center, high-risk perinatal/neonatal program and American College of Surgeons-verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center, gold level 1 geriatric emergency department and regional burn center.

UCI Health serves a region of nearly 4 million people in Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County.

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INFECTION PREVENTION CRD 4 HX

• Proven ability to conduct highly skilled Apparent Cause Analysis, utilize investigation methodologies, and effectively contribute to studies, investigations, reports, and presentations
• Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties
• Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job
• Knowledge of healthcare regulatory standards (e.g., The Joint Commission, CMS) and their impact on infection prevention
• Five (5) + years related experience in infection prevention in a healthcare or public health setting
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and proven ability to effectively manage time and prioritize tasks
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with various stakeholders and work productively in a team environment
• Demonstrated excellence in public speaking and interpersonal communication skills
• Demonstrated advanced, skilled information resource, providing high level advice and recommendations on complex issues
• Demonstrated ability to develop new infection control protocols and policies on highly complex issues and build and maintain a climate of trust inspiring commitment from others to engage in infection control initiatives
• Consistently interacts with all members of the organization in ways that enhance understanding, respect, cooperation and problem solving
• Bachelor's degree in health-related field and/or equivalent combination of experience/training
• Advanced knowledge of clinical and operational issues in infection control principles, regulatory guidelines, investigation methodologies, data collection, epidemiology, microbiology, patient care, and related issues
• Advanced knowledge and ability with Microsoft Office applications
• Advanced analytical and data management skills with the ability to identify trends, analyze data, and implement evidence-based interventions
• Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System

• Master's Degree
• Knowledge of University and medical center organizations, policies, procedures and forms
• Knowledge of UC policies and procedures
• Current RN License
• Certification in Infection Control

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 and benefits.

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
• Employment Misconduct*
• Legal Right to Work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

Exercise the utmost discretion in managing sensitive information learned in the course of performing their duties. Sensitive information includes but is not limited to employee and student records, health and patient records, financial data, strategic plans, proprietary information, and any other sensitive or non-public information learned during the course and scope of employment. Understands that sensitive information should be shared on a limited basis and actively takes steps to limit access to sensitive information to individuals who have legitimate business need to know.

Ensure that sensitive information is properly safeguarded. Follow all organizational policies and laws on data protection and privacy.…