Manager Infection Prevention - Infection Control

Description

In a High Reliability Organization, Manager Infection Prevention is responsible for managing the Infection Surveillance, Prevention and Control Program and operationally manage any Infection Prevention staff. Responsible for facilitation of the local infection prevention and control program under the direction of the Director of Quality. Serves as a liaison and expert on infection prevention, risk assessment, surveillance, prevention, and control strategies.

Acts as a resource to the members of the management team in reference to guidelines for infection prevention and control. Utilizes epidemiology principles to monitor the delivery of patient care and investigate potential outbreaks of infection. Assists with the facilitation of action plans to mitigate the risk of infection spread through collaboration with leadership. Maintains knowledge of external regulatory standards related to infection surveillance, prevention, and control and contributes to the hospital's policies and practices, as related to infection prevention and control per CDC and State guidelines.

Summary:

In a High Reliability Organization, Manager Infection Prevention is responsible for managing the Infection Surveillance, Prevention and Control Program and operationally manage any Infection Prevention staff. Responsible for facilitation of the local infection prevention and control program under the direction of the Director of Quality. Serves as a liaison and expert on infection prevention, risk assessment, surveillance, prevention, and control strategies.

Acts as a resource to the members of the management team in reference to guidelines for infection prevention and control. Utilizes epidemiology principles to monitor the delivery of patient care and investigate potential outbreaks of infection.

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS
  
  Competencies:
  
  Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Must be proficient in computer skills using EXCEL, PowerPoint, MS Office, and Flowchart tools.
• Must communicate effectively to different audiences.
• Must be knowledgeable on High-Reliability Principles and PDSA methodology.

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Microbiology, Clinical laboratory sciences, Epidemiology, Public Health, or other health-related field required.
• Associate degree nurses may also be considered.

• 5 years of healthcare or public health experience preferred.
• 3 years of experience as an Infection Preventionist preferred.
• 2 years of management experience preferred.

• CBIC CIC (Certification in Infection Control) upon hire.

5 Days - 8 Hours

Full Time