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Manager of Infection Prevention

Mercy Hospital Folsom Folsom, California
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The posted compensation range of $54.12 - $78.47 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

Requisition ID 2025-401886 Employment Type Full Time Department Infection Control Hours/Pay Period 80 Shift Day Weekly Schedule Monday - Friday (8:00 am - 5:00 pm) Remote No Category Risk and Compliance
Overview

Dignity Health @ Mercy Hospital of Folsom is the community hospital serving the Sierra foothills communities of Folsom El Dorado Hills Granite Bay Cameron Park Shingle Springs and Rescue. With 106 licensed acute-care beds our accredited non-profit hospital has been providing exceptional care for more than 35 years. Mercy Hospital of Folsom provides surgical services including minimally-invasive general urological and gynecological surgeries. We also provide comprehensive and award-winning orthopedic services which include surgery inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation and specialty orthopedic care. As a certified Joint Commission Stroke Center Mercy Folsom provides exceptional care to our patients in our Medical Surgical and Intensive Care units as well as our 25-bed Emergency Department. Our Family Birth Center features private and contemporary birthing suites where labor delivery and recovery occur in one room as well as award-winning lactation training and support. Mercy Folsom received Among America’s 250 Best Hospitals recognition and is a Primary Stroke Center.

One Community. One Mission. One California 


Responsibilities
  • Responsible for oversight of daily operations of the Infection Prevention Department and Employee Health in regard to the facility compliance with Hospital Accreditation Standards State and CMS regulations.
  • Ongoing assessment and development of programs policies & procedures and forms to address the Infection Prevention needs of employees volunteers contract workers independent contractors physicians registry workers and students in accordance with the guidelines established by the regulatory agencies.
  • Works in collaboration with Hospital Administration to develop and manage an Infection Prevention Program that incorporates essential facility strategic plan elements that align with the goals objectives and risk assessments of the Infection Prevention Program. Provides expert consultation and education as needed and as related to Infection Prevention.
  • Develops and operationalizes the Infection Prevention Program’s annual risk assessment annual plans and annual evaluations. Identifies and implements updates to the Infection Prevention Program when new regulations and /or Professional guidelines are published.

Qualifications

Minimum Required

  • Bachelor's degree in a healthcare-related field with (5) years of experience or an Associate’s degree in a healthcare-related field with seven (7) years of experience
  • Three (3) years of experience as an Infection Preventionist in an acute care facility
  • Certification in Infection Prevention and Control by the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology (CBIC) to be obtained during the first two years of hire (24 months).
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