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During an assignment, a Travel Infection Prevention professional is responsible for assessing infection control practices, investigating outbreaks, and ensuring regulatory compliance in healthcare facilities. They provide education to staff, evaluate facility policies, and recommend improvements based on current guidelines. Assignments often involve collaborating with local infection prevention teams, conducting infection risk assessments, and preparing detailed reports. The dynamic, travel-based nature of the role means professionals must quickly adapt to new environments and effectively communicate with diverse healthcare teams, ensuring best practices are consistently implemented across different sites.

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To excel in Travel Infection Prevention, professionals require a solid background in infection control, epidemiology, and healthcare, often supported by a degree in nursing, public health, or a related field along with CIC (Certification in Infection Control) preferred. Familiarity with infection surveillance software, regulatory compliance systems, and data analysis tools is key for monitoring and reporting infection data. Excellent communication, cultural sensitivity, and adaptability are essential soft skills for guiding facility staff remotely and on-site across diverse settings. These competencies are crucial to effectively mitigate infectious risks and maintain safety standards, especially when working with multiple healthcare teams in various locations.

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A Travel Infection Prevention job involves working as a healthcare professional who travels to different healthcare facilities to implement and monitor infection control protocols. These specialists assess infection risks, educate staff, and ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines to prevent the spread of infections. They may conduct audits, train employees, and respond to outbreaks in various healthcare settings. This role is vital in maintaining patient and staff safety while adapting to different environments. Typically, professionals in this role are registered nurses or infection preventionists with specialized training.

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Director, Infection Prevention

Community Memorial Healthcare

Ventura, CA • On-site

$75.01/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 20 days ago

Community Memorial Healthcare (California) rating

8.6

Company rating: 8.6 out of 10

Based on 16 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Compensation
Salary Range: $75.01 - $114.18 per hour
The pay range above represents the lowest possible rate for the position and the highest possible rate. Factors that may be used to determine where newly hired employees will be placed in the pay range include the employee specific skills and qualifications, relevant years of experience and comparison to other employees already in this role. Most often, a newly hired employee will be placed below the midpoint of the range. If you are viewing this posting on a job site, please visit our company page and search for the opportunity to view the pay range: https://careers-mycmh.icims.com/jobs
Responsibilities
The Director of Infection Prevention serves as the Health System's clinical expert in the prevention and control of infection and is responsible for strategic planning and implementation of the Infection Prevention and Control program at all CMHS hospitals, Ambulatory Clinics and Skilled Nursing Facility. The Director of Infection Prevention is responsible for evaluating, managing and implementing processes to minimize infection risks to patients and personnel through extensive surveillance and an effective reporting system.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
The Director, Infection Prevention supervises the Infection Prevention RN, Infection Control Coordinator and the Infection Control Liaison Team. Leadership shifts during Infectious Disease event(s) and is flexible dependent upon the situation. The Infection Prevention team hold a primary office at CMH however, 20% of time is allocated to OVCH oversight with a minimum of 32 hours of monthly onsite commitment and 6% to CFH for semi-annual onsite training and monitoring.
Qualifications
Required:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Public Health Epidemiology, Nursing, or Current California licensure as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist or ASCP certified
  • Five (5) years as an infection preventionist or related role in an acute care setting
  • Three (3) years of management experience
  • National Certification in Infection Control (CIC)

Preferred:
  • Master's Degree
  • Current licensure in California as a Registered Nurse

Overview
Nationally Recognized. Community Focused.
Community Memorial Healthcare is proud to earn the 2026 Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ from Healthgrades, placing Community Memorial Hospital - Ventura among the top 15% of hospitals nationwide and one of only 13 hospitals in Southern California recognized for patient experience excellence. Extraordinary patient care begins with extraordinary teams.
View all of our awards and accreditations and learn more about us as you explore career opportunities with a team committed to compassionate, award-winning care.
Community Memorial Health System was established in 2005 when Community Memorial Hospital in Ventura merged with Ojai Valley Community Hospital. It is comprised of these two hospitals along with a network of primary and specialty care health centers serving various communities across west Ventura County. Our health system is a community-owned, not-for-profit organization. As such, we are not backed by a corporate or government entity, nor do we answer to shareholders. We depend on - and answer to - the communities we serve.
Community Memorial Healthcare Benefits
To help heal, comfort, and promote health for the communities we serve, Community Memorial Healthcare takes care of our community of employees so our local community can be cared for. That's why we provide competitive benefits, along with great career choices, training, and leadership development. Our total rewards package provides benefits that support you and your family's health and wellness in all aspects of life. From our top tier insurance plans to our employee assistance program, take advantage of what CMH has to offer so you and your loved ones can have peace of mind now and for years to come. CMH is here for you and your family every step of the way.
  • Competitive Pay
  • Shift Differentials
  • In-House Registry Rates
  • Fidelity 403(b) Retirement Plan
  • Paid Time Off
  • Medical (EPO/PPO), Dental, & Vision Insurance Coverage
  • Voluntary Worksite Benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program Available 24/7 (EAP)
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
  • Recognition programs
  • Employee service recognition events
  • Home, Retail, Travel & Entertainment Discounts
  • National Hospital Week and National Nurses Week celebrations

Community Memorial Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. We strive to promote an environment where exceptional people bring diverse perspectives and find belonging, support and connection to their work in our community.
"We are an AA/EEO/Veterans/Disabled Employer"

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