Manager Infection Control

HCT seeks an experienced professional to serve as the Interim Program Manager Infection Prevention and Control (IP) at an acute care hospital based in Sitka, Alaska with occasional travel to other locations (frequency TBD, approximately monthly or quarterly).

• Lead and maintain the Infection Prevention and Control Program in compliance with CDC, OSHA, FDA, TJC, and APIC guidelines.
• Oversee infection data collection, reporting to NHSN and other regulatory agencies, and provide support
• Deliver IPC education and training for staff, patients, and communities; maintain relationships with public health and regulatory partners.
• Supervise and develop 2 IP staff, chair the IPC committee, and manage the Employee Health program.
• Evaluate and improve department operations and perform other duties as assigned.

• Education: Registered Nurse (RN)
• Experience: Proven experience in infection prevention and control, including leadership of IP programs and supervision of IP staff
• License: Active RN license
• Certifications: Certification in Infection Control (CIC) and Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Computer
  
  Skills:
  
  Meditech Electronic Medical Record (EMR); proficiency in Microsoft Office suite preferred

Covered while on assignment, including housing, airfare, and rental car

$180,000 per year