Infection Prevention Manager

This position will primarily support AHN Saint Vincent but may involve local travel between nearby AHN sites. The Infection Prevention Manager is a position that under the direction of the Network Director of Infection Prevention and Network Infection Prevention Committee works collaboratively with the hospital Infection Prevention Physician Chairman, the Hospital Infection Prevention Committee and is responsible for designing and implementing hospital-wide infection prevention programs while ensuring compliance with the mandates of required accrediting and regulatory agencies. Promotes quality patient care through a program which includes investigation and problem solving in relation to the surveillance, prevention and control of infections and is responsible for identification of hospital onset infections, analysis of those infections, development of recommendations (including policies and procedures) that reduce all types of hospital acquired infections. Develops relationships with all departments within the hospital acting as both consultant and educator regarding disinfection, sterilization, patient practices, policies and procedures designed to prevent infections.

Responsibilities

Perform management responsibilities including hiring and termination decisions, coaching and development, rewards and recognition, performance management and staff productivity; Develop and organize Infection Prevention Program for all areas of the hospital including plans for development, implementation and review of network-wide data collection and policies; Maintain self-education regarding infection prevention standards, the Joint Commission and DOH regulations; provide ongoing training programs to AHN staff; Prepare data for Network and Hospital Infection Prevention Committee meetings; analyze, interpret data, plan methodology, guide/direct actions necessary for infection prevention compliance; Implement processes and assure compliance with state and federal governmental and other regulatory agencies and accreditation; Coordinate timely reporting of communicable diseases through electronic system PA-NEDSS, NHSN and works in partnership with PADOH and local county health departments

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Medical Technology, Public Health, Epidemiology or related field with five years of clinical experience to include 1 year of Infection Prevention experience in a healthcare environment OR a minimum of 5 years’ experience working in Infection Prevention with clinical experience in Nursing, Medical Technology, Public Health, Epidemiology or related field; CPR – American Heart Association; Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate; Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate; Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate; Certification in Infection Prevention and Control – to be obtained within 18 months of hire date

Nice to have

Master's degree in Nursing, Medical Technology, Public Health, Epidemiology or related field; 5 years of Infection Prevention experience; 1 year of management or leadership experience