Infection Preventionist Salary in San Jose, CA

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How much does an Infection Preventionist make in San Jose, CA? The average Infection Preventionist salary in San Jose, CA is $116,280 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $103,655 and $129,189. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Infection Preventionist

BRIA - Chicago Heights , IL

Infection Preventionist Benefits: * Medical/Dental/Vision/Life coverage * 401K * PTO package and paid holidays * Sign-on bonus* * Next day pay available * Team-oriented work environment * Growth from ...

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Infection Preventionist (IP)

Crestwood Behavioral Health - Redding , CA

Title: Infection Preventionist (IP) Job Duties: The Infection Preventionist (IP) provides oversight and monitoring of antibiotic stewardship and a facility-wide system for the prevention ...

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Infection Preventionist / Infection Control RN

Bluebird Staffing - Yuma , AZ

The Infection Preventionist develops and maintains written policies and procedures related to infection prevention which comply with regulatory agencies. Performs infection prevention surveillance ...

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Infection Preventionist- RN

BlueFire Consulting - Framingham , MA

Infection Preventionist RN - Registered Nurse We are looking for anInfection Preventionist RN - Registered Nurse . Infection Preventionist RN - Registered Nurse Qualifications: * Current MA RN - ...

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Infection Preventionist- RN

FutureSense, An Alliant Company - Framingham , MA

Infection Preventionist RN - Registered Nurse Qualifications * Current MA RN - Registered Nurse License. * Prior experience as a supervisor/manager in a Skilled Nursing Facility required. * Must have ...

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Infection Preventionist/RN

Legacy Nursing and Rehabilitation - Franklin , LA

The purpose of the Infection Preventionist position is to minimize the risk and spread of infection throughout the facility. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The following represents the essential ...

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What does an Infection Preventionist do?

Common responsibilities of an Infection Preventionist

Reports and communicates data analysis and other relevant infection control information to Medical Director and Director of Nursing in a timely and organized manner.

February 17, 2023

Performs risk assessments, makes recommendations, initiates action plans and facilitates ongoing evaluations to reduce the risk of healthcare associated infections and improve patient safety.

March 11, 2023

Develop educational programs to meet the needs of all employees as required by regulatory agencies to keep them informed about current infection control concepts and their specific responsibilities.

April 28, 2023

Demonstrates leadership ability, communication and interpersonal skills necessary to interact effectively with physicians, management, staff, external agencies, patients and families on matters related to infection prevention and control.

May 10, 2023

Maintains a working relationship with Employee Health Service in management and treatment of personnel exposed to or ill from specific communicable diseases.

May 16, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Infection Preventionist in San Jose, CA

Average Base Salary

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103655

129189

116280

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

103779

129390

116432

What is the average salary for Infection Preventionist in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Infection Preventionist in San Jose, CA. The base salary for Infection Preventionist ranges from $103,655 to $129,189 with the average base salary of $116,280. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $103,779 to $129,390 with the average total cash compensation of $116,432.

View Average Salary for Infection Preventionist as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$116,280	$103,655 - $129,189
Bonus	$153	$124 - $201
Total Pay	$116,432	$103,779 - $129,390

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Infection Preventionist Salary Near San Jose, CA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Santa Clara, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $103,655 - $129,189	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA 0%
CITY, STATE Santa Cruz, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $91,869 - $114,499	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Fremont, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $103,457 - $128,942	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Hayward, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $100,599 - $125,380	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Oakland, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $100,764 - $125,586	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Daly City, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $103,242 - $128,674	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA

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About San Jose, California

San Jose is located at 37°20′07″N 121°53′31″W / 37.335278°N 121.891944°W / 37.335278; -121.891944. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 180.0 sq mi (466 km2), of which 3.4 sq mi (8.8 km2) (1.91%) is water, making it the fourth-largest California city by land area (after Los Angeles, San Diego and California City). San Jose lies between the San Andreas Fault, the source of the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake, and the Calaveras Fault. San Jose is shaken by moderate earthquakes on average one or two times a year. These quakes originate just east of the city on...

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