Infection Prevention Manager

Location:

Main Hospital Bldg 8th Floor

Responsible for assisting the department director in developing, implementing, and evaluating the Infection Prevention and Control Program, associated policies, and daily operations. Demonstrates leadership as an Infection Prevention (IP) Consultant and works with the director to assure compliance with all applicable laws and standards for surveillance, prevention, and control of infection. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission and values.

• Requires a bachelor's degree in healthcare or healthcare related field.

• Must have six (6) years of professional experience in related healthcare field, to include at least two (2) years of supervisory experience in Infection Prevention.

• Must have Certification in Infection Control (CIC) from the Certification Board of Infection Control (CBIC). Current employees must obtain the certification within 36 months of 4/19/2023.
• For RNs:
  Must have current unrestricted RN license or temporary license with the Texas Board of Nursing or valid compact RN license, or ability to obtain within 90-days of hire.
• For Medical Technologist:
  Must be certified as a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or Medical Technologist (MT) by one of the following:
• American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
• Department of Health Services (HHS - Formerly HEW)
• American Medical Technologist (AMT)
• Must have current CPR course (Healthcare Provider course for RNs; Heartsaver Course for non-RNs) completion card from one of the following:
• Current employees must obtain within 120 days of 4/19/2023.
• American Heart Association
• American Red Cross
• Military Training Network

• Must have expert knowledge of infection prevention program management, epidemiology, microbiology, asepsis, disinfection and sterilization, infectious disease including data collection and analysis, methods of infection prevention, recognition, and response to biological emergencies. Must have strong computer skills, to include proficiency with statistical process control methodology and database management.
• Must be knowledgeable about applicable regulatory and accreditation standards (i.e., Joint Commission, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid, Texas Department of State Health Services) and those authorities having jurisdiction.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications such as Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel software.
• Must be able to demonstrate exceptional verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Must be able to demonstrate effective management skills and techniques including the ability to achieve high performance from assigned personnel.
• Must demonstrate effective interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills to lead interdisciplinary teams in the operation of the infection prevention program and surveillance.
• Demonstrates understanding of high reliability principles through use of tools and behaviors that promote patient safety within a wide range of infection prevention and control functions.
• Functions as a resource for and mentor to infection prevention colleagues.
• For RNs only:
  Provides care to assigned patient population in accordance with the current State of Texas Nurse Practice Act, established protocols, multidisciplinary plan of care, and clinical area specific standards.

• Develops and maintains, in conjunction with Infection Prevention Director, the facility-wide program for surveillance, prevention, and control of hospital acquired infections. Develops, implements, and evaluates the annual infection prevention plan, annual department goals and objectives, and performance improvement activities as needed.
• Manages specified key function of infection prevention plan which include but are not limited to construction/renovation, design of patient care environment, IP product selection and evaluation, and disinfection/sterilization technologies and processes. Initiates processes and partners with key staff to evaluate patient safety/infection prevention risks, opportunities for improvement, and implement necessary action.
• Manages staff to assure effective operations. Selects, trains, motivates, and evaluates staff to ensure maximum utilization of individual and group capabilities, while providing optimal service to both internal and external customers. Ensures that assigned employees receive opportunities to further their knowledge and training.
• Assumes leadership role in initiating and facilitating interdisciplinary groups, other departments, and medical staff to prepare for regulatory surveys to ensure that Parkland Hospital operations meet infection prevention regulations, standards, and guidelines. Participates in surveys by regulatory agencies as needed, providing surveyors appropriate information and assistance.
• Plans, in conjunction with Director and Medical Director, epidemiologic investigations of outbreaks and provides…