RN, Infection Preventionist
- Relocation assistance
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
How this pay compares
This posting states $55.48–$70.60 an hour. Open infection preventionist jobs in California post a median of $58.05 an hour, the middle half $45.14–$61.68, across 15 jobs that state their pay, so this one is above the middle half of what they post. Infection preventionists employed in California earn a median of $53.25 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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Workplace injuries
Community Regional Medical Ctr in Fresno reported 119 work injuries and illnesses to OSHA for 2025 over 9,811,981 hours worked: 2.4 per 100 full-time workers, against 5.0 per 100 full-time workers at hospitals, general medical and surgicalnationwide. This is the employer's own report. Workplace injuries by employer.
What California law requires of the employer
- Minimum nurse-to-patient ratios: General acute care hospitals must keep licensed nurse-to-patient ratios by unit, for example 1:2 in critical care and 1:5 in medical-surgical units. Cal. Code Regs. tit. 22, § 70217(a) (source: Cal. Code Regs. tit. 22, § 70217(a))
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About the job
Overview
- All positions are located in Fresno/Clovis CA *
Opportunities for you!
- Comprehensive relocation package and concierge service
- Consecutively recognized as a top employer by Forbes, and in 2025 by Newsweek
- Free Continuing Education and certification including BLS, ACLS and PALS
- Tuition reimbursement, education programs and scholarships
- Vacation time starts building on Day 1, and builds with your seniority
- Free money toward retirement with a 403(b) and matching contributions
- Great food options with on-demand ordering
- Free parking and electric charging
Commitment to diversity and inclusion is a cornerstone of our culture at Community. All are welcome as valued members of our community.
We know that our ability to provide the highest level of care is through taking care of our incredible teams. Learn more on our Benefits page.
Responsibilities
The Licensed Infection Preventionist is responsible for the prevention, investigation, monitoring and reporting of the spread of diseases in hospitals. Conducts, monitors and evaluates the Community Medical Centers (CMC) Infection Prevention surveillance program to reduce the risk of transmission of infectious diseases to patients, visitors, volunteers, physicians and employees. Works closely with the Director, Infection Prevention team and the rest of the CMC community to implement Infection Prevention policies, procedures and programs. Provides Infection Prevention education, conducts epidemiological investigations and recommends improvements. Serves as an Infection Prevention consultant to the CMC community. In conjunction with the Chairman of Infection Control Committee and in consultation with CMC Leadership, may institute any appropriate control measures, isolation procedures, or studies when there is an immediate infection risk to patients or personnel.
Qualifications
Education• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or Pharmacy requiredo Incumbents hired on or before 5/10/2018 will be grandfathered into role with an Associate’s Degree or highero Completion of basic course in Infection Control recognized by the Association for Professionals in Infection Control (APIC) or obtain within two years of hire requiredo Master's Degree in Nursing, Pharmacy or field of specialty preferred
Experience• 3 years in related experience required• Experience in Infection Prevention, Healthcare Education, Epidemiology, Infectious Diseases, Employee Health or Public Health preferred
Licenses and Certifications• One of the following is requiredo RN - Current State of California Registered Nurse licenseo RPH - Registered Pharmacist with valid State of California Pharmacist Licenseo CBIC-CIC - Certified Infection Control required within 3 years of hire or transfer into positiono Incumbents in role before 5/11/2018 have three (3) years to obtain the CIC certification
Disclaimers
- Pay ranges listed are an estimate and subject to change.• If any bonuses are noted, they are only applicable to external hires meeting criteria.
From Community Health System's job posting, checked 9 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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