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Interim Infection Preventionist | Team Member

12-Month Interim IP Assignment

Highly Competitive Pay | Lodging | Rental Car Or Mileage

Paid Flights Home | World-Class Support

Must Be Agreeable to a 12-Month Commitment

Be part of an elite Galileo Search team leading the rebuild of a hospital’s Infection Prevention Program, shaping structure, strategy, and culture from the ground up to create a sustainable, high-reliability program for years to come.

Lead proactive, data-driven surveillance, conducting comprehensive investigations through review of admission diagnoses, microbiology results, isolation practices, clinical documentation, and post-discharge indicators.

Help guide the organization in meeting and exceeding standards set by The Joint Commission, the California Department of Public Health, FDA, and CDC.

This role is ideal for a change agent and supportive team member who thrives in environments where they can build, influence, and elevate practice. You will champion evidence-based guidelines, foster a culture of safety, and develop targeted prevention and educational strategies for staff, physicians, and patients.

If you are energized by transformation, committed to excellence, and ready to shape a high-performing Infection Prevention Program for years to come, this interim opportunity offers the platform and support to make a lasting impact.

Facility Type: Acute care hospital accredited by The Joint Commission

ABOUT THIS OUTSTANDING INTERIM OPPORTUNITY

• Works under the guidance and support of a seasoned, innovative Infection Prevention Leader and the Quality Director  
• Conducts ongoing surveillance investigation and follow-up of infections through review of admission diagnoses, microbiology culture results, isolation orders, patient records, consultation requests, and post-discharge surveillance
• Ensures rigorous infection control standards that meet TJC, California Department of Public Health, FDA, and CDC requirements
• Participates in the investigation and reporting of hospital infection outbreaks
• Performs program assessment and makes recommendations for correction and improvement
• Provides a safe healthcare environment for patients by using evidence-based guidelines to prevent HAIs
• Develops prevention and educational strategies for staff, physicians, and patients

EXPERIENCE | EDUCATION | LICENSURE | CERTIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 5 years of current experience in acute care infection prevention and control
• TJC, CDPH, FDA, and CDC requirements
• Knowledge of regulatory and clinical practice guidelines, including TJC survey readiness
• Computer skills should include: NHSN data entry/reporting, clinical surveillance software, Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems, and Microsoft Office suite - EPIC would be highly preferred
• Certification in Infection Control (CIC) by the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology (CBIC) is desired
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of hospital staff
• Available to travel to the client-site and work a full-time schedule, M - F, or as needed

About Galileo Search, LLC - Infection Prevention Search & Staffing

America's Leading Infection Prevention Search & Staffing Firm. Other specialties include: Quality Management, Patient Safety, Performance Improvement, Accreditation, Compliance, Clinical Nurse Leadership, Medical Staff Services, Case Management, and Electronic Medical Records (EHR) Implementation & Integration. Galileo Search, LLC partners with organizations across the United States to identify, recruit and retain the most accomplished specialists, professionals and executives in the healthcare industry. Our clients include hospitals, health systems, academic medical centers and Fortune rated corporations. People and Careers Perfectly Aligned™

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