JOB SUMMARY

The Infection Prevention Manager plans, develops, implements, manages, and evaluates a comprehensive facility infection control program under the direction of the infection prevention and control medical director and the designated multidisciplinary committee on infections.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE

• Supervises and manages assigned staff, which includes the responsibility for, or whose recommendations are given weight, for hiring, firing, performance evaluation, training, work assignments, and problem resolution
• Establishes, implements, and administrates infection prevention program goals, targets, policies, and procedures
• Provides leadership and management of key infection and control program initiatives to prevent the transmission of infections, applying epidemiologic values and statistical methods
• Oversees the identification, implementation, and management of evidence-based strategies to address complex infection prevention and control problems, risks, and trends
• Develops an annual surveillance plan based on the population(s) served, services provided, and testing of surveillance data, and evaluates and modifies the plan as necessary
• Ensures compliance with national standards and regulating bodies such as Joint Commission, CDC, OSHA, FDA, and HHS
• Provides consultation to providers, staff, clinicians, and nursing about the management of patients with communicable diseases and coordinates the implementation of appropriate isolation procedures
• Promotes and facilitates continuous quality improvement activities to achieve a multi-disciplinary patient approach to infection prevention and control
• Compiles and examines surveillance data and other infection-related performance improvement data, and reports to appropriate committees, hospital staff, and local health departments
• Oversees, plans, organizes, develops, and implements educational programs for employees to maintain compliance with the regulatory agencies, increase employee awareness of existence of nosocomial infections; techniques for avoidance and preventive measures to give a safe environment for hospital employees and patients
• Develops, recommends, and implements an annual department budget. Monitors expenditures and explains variances. Evaluates and recommends new products related to infection prevention and control
• Performs other position appropriate duties as required in a competent, professional, and courteous manner

KEY SUCCESS FACTORS

• Advanced knowledge of accreditation and regulatory compliance for infection prevention and control
• Subject matter expertise in infection prevention and control values and practices
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent data collection, testing, and presentation skills
• Advanced skill in the use of computers and related software applications
• Ability to give leadership and management of key infection prevention and control initiatives
• Ability to develop, implement and conduct infection prevention and control training program and seminars
• Ability to conduct independent research and evaluate results in the field of epidemiology and infection control
• Ability to interact collegially with all levels and disciplines within the organization, including physicians, department heads, administrators, and all staff
• Ability to supervise, train, and motivate employees

BENEFITS

Our competitive benefits package includes the following

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1

Note: Benefits may vary based on position type and/or level

QUALIFICATIONS

• EDUCATION - Bachelor's
• EXPERIENCE - 2 Years of Experience
• CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION - Cert in Infection Control (CIC-CBIC)