INFECTION PREVENTION & CONTROL PROGRAM MANAGER

$172,123.99 - $214,959.28 Annually

Contra Costa County aims to improve the environmental, social and economic conditions that contribute to poor health, and support a quality of life that promotes the health and well-being of all county residents, with special attention to those underserved. 

The Contra Costa County Health Services Department is offering an excellent career opportunity to qualified individuals interested in the Infection Prevention and Control Program Manager position. There are currently two vacant positions. One position is assigned to Contra Costa Regional Medical Center located in Martinez, CA, and the second position is assigned to the West County Detention Facility located in Richmond, CA.  

The Infection Prevention and Control Program Managers are responsible for planning, managing and coordinating the multiple facets of the Infection Prevention and Control Programs of Contra Costa County at Contra Costa Regional Medical Center (covering the hospital and health centers), or at West County Detention. These positions provide oversight of and responsibility for Infection Control Policies and standards of patient care; establish and monitor improvement projects; actively participate in quality related activities; formulate and direct in-service education for nursing and ancillary personnel; patient education programs; participate in special assignments and projects; and perform related work as requested or assigned.

Infection Prevention and Control Program Managers are also responsible for Risk Assessments required anytime construction, renovation and maintenance or significant work involving alteration or replacement of building system is performed that creates dust or impacts environmental conditions that could affect health and increase infection risk, such as disruption of water or ventilation system; demolition or construction activities creating dust; interference with patients, care providers or supply pathways through the building; and when replacing surfacing materials and equipment.

Detention Health Services provides healthcare to clients in Contra Costa County's Detention System. Clients receive health screenings, including both physical and mental health. Detention Health Services ensures healthcare needs are provided to clients in the detention system, while embedding the culture of process improvement.

These positions report to Directors of Nursing at CCRMC or Detention Health. The Infection Prevention and Control Program Manager position located at the hospital may be assigned on-call. 

We are looking for someone who is:

• A creative problem solver to address both urgent, new challenges as well as long-lasting ones  
• Able to work effectively during challenging situations and remain calm and diplomatic  
• Supportive of staff and provides appropriate training, guidance, delegation and coaching 
• Able to communicate relevant changes and updates of information related to the scope of work to internal and external partners 
• Able to maximize program effectiveness through strategic vision, planning and partnership

What you will typically be responsible for:

• Developing, maintaining and monitoring standards of patient care and staff compliance that are consistent with current accepted infection prevention and control recommendations 
• Planning and developing strategies or methods to minimize the risk of transmission of infection 
• Educating employees and physicians on the most recent scientific information appropriate to infection prevention and control principles, practices and precautions 
• Consulting on infection control issues related to patient groups, communities, units, departments and divisions.
• Interpreting, monitoring and implementing guidelines and legislative regulations from Title 22, JCAHO, OSHA, CDC, CDPH, etc. 
• Providing oversight and implementation of the employee health program, including the provision of Hepatitis B and Influenza Immunizations, TB Screening and Mask Fit Testing 
• Management of post blood/body fluid exposures; provide other employee health services as required, including investigation and follow-up of employee exposure to communicable disease

A few reasons why you might love this job:

• You will be part of a dynamic team working to improve health outcomes and empower local communities  
• There are unique opportunities to collaborate with internal and external partners 
• You will be part of developing services to meet an evolving community need and engaging in quality improvement efforts to enhance current service delivery

A few challenges you might face in this job:

• Work can be time-sensitive and stressful at times 
• The demands and needs of the program can change rapidly

Minimum Qualifications:

License / Certification Required: Candidates must possess and maintain throughout the duration of employment: a current, valid and unrestricted Registered Nurse license issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing; AND a valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or CPR certification issued by the American Red Cross

Applicants are required to attach a copy of their license to their application.

Education: Possession of a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Five years of full-time experience, or its equivalent, as a Registered Nurse in an acute care hospital OR in a public health setting, one year of which was in the capacity of a Charge Nurse, Supervisor or Lead Nurse.

Substitution: Possession of a Master's Degree in Nursing may be substituted for one year of qualifying experience. There is no substitution for the year of lead or supervisory experience.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Experience using Microsoft Teams, Zoom and Skype
• Experience in public speaking, and comfortable educating patients or employees
• Experience in working with a multi-disciplinary team
• Experience in using electronic health records
• Experience with infection prevention and control practices
• Experience with program creation, implementation, and management

Closing Date: April 16, 2025

The Board of Supervisors has authorized the following future salary increases: 5% on July 1, 2025

To read the complete job descriptions and apply, please visit: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/contracosta/jobs/4855180/infection-prevention-and-control-program-manager or our Careers page at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/contracosta.

Equal Opportunity Employer