Manager, Epidemiology – La Jolla
Facility: Scripps La Jolla Hospital
Location: La Jolla, CA
Career Area: Regulatory
Employment Type: Full Time
Shift: Day
Job ID: 252001357
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Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla has served the greater San Diego community since 1924. For more than a century, we continue to provide distinguished care, including several nationally ranked specialty programs. Scripps La Jolla was the first in San Diego to be designated a Magnet Hospital by the American Nursing Association.
Scripps La Jolla shares a campus with the Barbey Family Emergency and Trauma Center, a Level I Trauma Center, and the renowned Prebys Cardiovascular Institute. We’re also home to notable specialty programs, including cancer care, heart surgery, orthopedic surgery, labor and delivery services (including a Level III neonatal intensive care unit) and a nationally designated Comprehensive Stroke Center.
Job Description
This is a full-time, salaried Manager role based at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla.
As part of this position, you will be eligible to participate in the Manager Incentive Plan.
Why Choose Scripps Health?
- #8 Fortune Best Workplaces in Health Care 2024
- #100 Fortune Best Companies to work for in 2024
- Becker’s 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare
- Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years.
Scripps Health offers an environment where professionals can thrive through meaningful work, career growth opportunities, and a supportive culture that prioritizes both patient care and employee well-being.
Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla is a prominent healthcare institution that has served the San Diego community since 1924. As part of the larger Scripps Health system, it is known for providing high-quality medical care, particularly in areas such as heart care, cancer treatment, orthopedics, and women’s health, it is the first Magnet Hospital in San Diego and will is known for providing quality patient care. Scripps La Jolla has a rich history, culture of excellence, and commitment to the community as well as the employees. The organization values community, collaboration, and unique perspectives.
As the Manager of Epidemiology, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the highest standards of infection control and clinical epidemiology at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla.
Your responsibilities will include implementing, managing, and continuously improving our infection control program to ensure compliance with all regulatory standards and best practices.
Working closely with corporate leadership, you will stay at the forefront of emerging healthcare trends, ensuring the hospital remains prepared for GACH surveys and Joint Commission accreditation. Your expertise will be crucial in driving infection prevention initiatives, assessing risks, and enhancing patient safety.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and oversee the infection control program, ensuring strict adherence to policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.
- Collaborate with leadership to identify, evaluate, and apply new trends in clinical epidemiology.
- Ensure hospital readiness for regulatory surveys and accreditation processes.
- Provide leadership to interdisciplinary teams, fostering a culture of safety and accountability.
This is an exceptional opportunity for a proven leader who excels at team management, strategic thinking, and driving positive change. If you have a demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage complex programs, and make a lasting impact on healthcare quality, we encourage you to apply.
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Required Education/Experience/Specialized Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Two (2) years clinical epidemiology experience in a health care setting.
Required Certification/Registration:
- Certified Infection Control and Epidemiology (CIC) or CIC certification obtained within two years of assuming position.
Preferred Education/Experience/Specialized Skills/Certification:
- Master’s degree preferred.
- Two )2) years management experience in clinical epidemiology in health care highly preferred.
In compliance with the California Pay Transparency Act, Scripps Health posts the pay range for all jobs. Please note that actual pay will be determined based on relevant experience and internal equity within the pay range. Please also note this range is applicable for employees who reside in California only. A geographical pay differential may be applied for remote employees who reside out of state. Scripps Health strives to ensure that our employees receive equal pay for equal work in line with our commitment to being an equal opportunity employer.
Scripps Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity/expression), age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
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