Supervise, mentor and coordinate the work of infection prevention staff, ensuring compliance with established protocols. - Assist in developing, updating and implementing infection prevention programs and policies and procedures to reduce hospital-acquired infections. - Monitor infection control surveillance systems; coordinate infection surveillance activities and ensure timely reporting; compile and analyze data for reporting to the Infection Control Manager. - Conduct audits and inspections to ensure compliance with CDC, OSHA, Joint Commission, and state regulations. - Provide training and education to staff on infection prevention practices and regulatory updates. - Collaborate with department managers to implement corrective actions and maintain a safe healthcare environment. - Assist in investigating infection outbreaks and preparing reports with recommendations for prevention. - Support budget preparation and resource allocation for infection prevention and control initiatives. - Interview, hire, train, supervise, and evaluate the performance of subordinate staff; assign workloads and monitor performance. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree, preferably with a major in nursing, epidemiology, or a closely related field to the assignment. (A master's degree from an accredited college or university in epidemiology or nursing is preferred.)Experience: Four years of supervisory experience in a hospital or healthcare agency, which included the administration of infection prevention and control programs. License/ Certificate: Possession of a valid California Driver's License. Certification in Infection Control (CIC) issued by the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology, OR a current valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of California.