Manager Infection Prevention

Manages processes for the infection prevention program at the system level. Interprets data, evidence-based guidelines and implements them into the practice throughout the system. Identifies and reduces the risks of acquiring and transmitting infections amongst others. Acts as a consultant in assisting the facilities in achieving their goals of providing high quality, cost-effective patient care and services while demonstrating compliance with regulatory agency standards. Serves as a leader and mentor for other staff.

Responsibilities

Manages processes for the infection prevention program at the system level; Interprets data, evidence-based guidelines and implements them into practice throughout the system; Identifies and reduces the risks of acquiring and transmitting infections; Acts as a consultant in assisting the facilities in achieving their goals of providing high quality, cost-effective patient care and services while demonstrating compliance with regulatory agency standards; Serves as a leader and mentor for other staff; Oversees the sites' infection prevention programs, policies, and procedures; Leads implementation of programs to accomplish targets and provide measurements related to infection prevention and surveillance; Collects, organizes, analyzes, interprets and reports data including trends and occurrences of infections; Collaborates with other staff members and/or physicians to develop, test, and implement effective data collection processes; Applies epidemiological principles and statistical methods, including risk stratification, to identify target populations, analyze trends and risk factors, and design and evaluate prevention and control strategies; Reviews, analyzes and applies existing regulations, standards and/or guidelines; Reviews and develops policies and procedures to prevent the spread of infection; Assists in preparation of sites for State and Federal surveys; Collaborates with clinic/outpatient staff; Collaborates in the development, delivery, and evaluation of educational programs or tools; Performs infection prevention and control rounds, outbreak investigations, and post-intervention follow-up; Reports infectious diseases as required by regulation; Assists with human resource responsibilities; Assists with evaluation and/or product review; Performs human resources responsibilities; Develops and recommends operating and capital budgets and controls expenditures; Ensures personal actions and actions of employees supervised comply with policies, regulations and laws

Requirements

Infection Control (CIC) certification issued by the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology (CBIC) or obtained within 2 years; Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Laboratory Sciences or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing; Typically requires 7 years of experience in infection control, nursing, public health and/or medical technology including experience with patient care practices, microbiology, asepsis, disinfection/sterilization, adult education, infectious diseases, program administration and epidemiology; Knowledge of infection prevention and control principles and process improvement; Demonstrated leadership skills including leading groups of people and problem solving; Intermediate computer skills; Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills; Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and work under time constraints; Ability to develop rapport and maintain positive, professional relationships with a variety of patients, staff and physicians; Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills; Must be detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy

Benefits

Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job; Incentive pay for select positions; Opportunity for annual increases based on performance; Paid Time Off programs; Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability; Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses; Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave; Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs; Educational Assistance Program