Manager Infection Prevention & Control - 40 hours/week 8a-4:30pm

Job Summary:

Under the supervision of the Director of Infection Control, Patient Safety & Clinical Compliance, the Manager of Infection Prevention has overall responsibility for the coordination and implementation of the hospital-wide infection control program.

The role of the Infection Preventionist is conducted on-site to include direct interaction front line staff members and leaders from across the organization.

All duties will be performed in a manner that promotes teamwork and reflects the mission and vision of the hospital and the department.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education:
• Graduate of an accredited Bachelor of Science in Nursing program required.
• Master’s degree in Public Health, Nursing, Epidemiology or related field preferred.
   

• Experience:

• Three years experience in Infection Prevention required.
• Acute healthcare experience required.

• Licensure and/or Certification:
  • Current license as a registered nurse required.
  • Current CIC certification, or obtained within 6 months of hire.
  • Current APIC membership preferred.
  • BLS required, or must be obtained within 3 months of hire.

• Skills: 

• Must be able to maintain a database for infection surveillance data.
• Demonstrated proficiency with data analysis and performance improvement.
• Strong leadership, mentorship and teaching skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and exemplary conflict resolution skill set
• Ability to work independently and facilitate teams
• Organizational skills
• Management skills
• Presentation skills
• Proven problem solving, process improvement and project management skills
• Able to read, write, and communicate in English
• Computer skills appropriate to position
• Ability to maintain confidential information