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Director, Infection Prevention and Epidemiology

Salary or Pay Range: $153,000 - $329,000 annually

Apply By Date: October 4th, 2024. Interviews and recruiting process may occur at any time.

The Nurse Manager is responsible for the daily twenty-four (24) hour planning, organizing, directing and controlling of the daily operations and programmatic oversight of the Infection Prevention Program for the clinical enterprise in order to ensure high quality and regulatory compliance for various agencies including Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), California Department of Public Health (CDPH), Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA), and Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy (FACT), by providing individualized patient care and support of Medical Center philosophies. The Nurse Manager leads staff to model a professional practice environment by: providing a clinically competent staff; encouraging strong interdisciplinary team collaboration and communication; supporting autonomy and accountability; providing staff opportunities for in-service and formal education; stressing the importance of continuous learning; and supporting a culture where concern for the patient is paramount. The Nurse Manager assumes fiscal responsibility through preparation of unit budgets, supports research, participates in both long- and short-term strategic planning, and assures patient advocacy. The Nurse Manager is accountable to the Executive Director, Patient Care Services.

Minimum Qualifications

A valid California Registered Nurse License
Certified in Infection Control and Epidemiology (CIC)
Master’s degree in nursing or other related field.
Minimum of 2 years' experience in Infection Control or Quality with nursing management experience.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Meets specialty specific clinical competencies for assigned area.
Working knowledge of applicable Standards of Practice.
Knowledge of and proficiency in the use of health care technology within specialty area.
Demonstrated commitment to customer service and ability to meet the needs and expectations of patients and health care colleagues.
Full command (verbal and written) of the English language.

Preferred Qualifications

Certification of field of practice (if appropriate)

Key Responsibilities

40% - Leadership and Management

Special Requirements

This is a critical position, as defined by UC policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon successful completion of background check(s), including but not limited to criminal record history background check(s), and drug test.
This position is designated as a mandated reporter under CANRA and UC policy, and employment is contingent on compliance with applicable policies, procedures and training requirements.

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The University of California, Davis is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

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