Manager - Infection Control - FT - Days - MHP

Directs the infection control activities and resources to ensure alignment with the mission, values, and objectives of the departments and organization. Ensures the implementation of the Infection Control Plan, working collaboratively with staff, physicians, and patients. Responsible for oversight of the wound care team.

Responsibilities

Directs the infection control activities and resources to ensure alignment with the mission, values, and objectives of the departments and organization; Ensures the implementation of the Infection Control Plan, working collaboratively with staff, physicians, and patients; Responsible for oversight of the wound care team; Leads departmental financial planning/budget to ensure cost-effective operations and maximize profitability; Develops and implements departmental goals, plans, and standards consistent with the clinical, administrative, legal, and ethical requirements/objectives of the organization; Monitors and evaluates the MHS Infection Control Plan to ensure compliance with established professional, regulatory, and organizational standards/requirements; Collaborates with A-Team, Department Leaders, and Medical Staff to determine organizational priorities and goals as they relate to Infection Control Prevention; Develops and implements policies and procedures that guide infection control processes, support the delivery of infection control prevention strategies, and ensures a culture of safety, quality, satisfaction, and family-centered care.

Requirements

Bachelors (Required); Clinical Lab Technologist License (TN LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL); Registered Nurse Compact License (RN LICENSE COMPACT) - Compact RN Multistate; Registered Nurse License (RN LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL); Greater than three (3) years of experience in infection prevention and control required; Ability to build and foster positive relationships, lead others, and create compliance when implementing infection prevention and control programs; Critical thinking skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and decisive judgment; Time management skills including the ability to work with minimal supervision; Ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action; Mastery of standardized definitions for healthcare associated infections and ability to utilize evidence-based guidelines; Ability to work closely with multidisciplinary roles across the healthcare system; Florida State licensure required for Registered Nurse (RN) or Clinical Lab Technologist (TN).

Nice to have

Board certification in infection control (CIC) preferred; Bachelor's degree preferably in Registered/Professional Nursing or Epidemiology or Microbiology; Master's degree in Public Health (MPH)

Benefits

Veteran's Preference