Infection Prevention Manager

ChristianaCare • $102K — $163K *

Newark, DE 19702In-Person

Hospitals & Medical Centers

5 - 7 years of experience

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Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in nursing, public health, biology, or related field required; master's degree preferred.
Certification in Infection Control (CIC) is required.
Five years of infection prevention and control experience is mandatory.
Three or more years of leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
Knowledge of NHSN reporting, CMS regulations, and data analysis is essential.
Proven leadership capabilities and the ability to influence clinical teams across an organization are necessary.
Experience with Epic and Bugsy software is a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead and develop a high-performing team of infection prevention professionals.
Direct infection surveillance and mitigation efforts across the health system.
Initiate programs aimed at reducing healthcare-associated infections and improving patient safety.
Analyze infection trends to recommend and evaluate preventive interventions.
Act as a subject matter expert on infection prevention standards and regulatory compliance.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for outbreak response and infection prevention strategies.
Create evidence-based policies and education that align with organizational goals.

Benefits

Day-one medical, dental, and vision coverage
Retirement plans including 403(b) and defined contribution options
Work/life support services such as backup dependent care and wellness programs
Generous paid time off and lifestyle benefits

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What You'll Do

Lead, coach, and develop a team of infection prevention professionals, creating a culture of accountability, engagement, and high performance.
Direct infection surveillance, risk identification, prevention, and mitigation activities across the health system.
Lead improvement initiatives focused on reducing healthcare-associated infections and advancing patient safety outcomes.
Analyze infection trends and data to identify risks, recommend interventions, and evaluate results.
Serve as a subject matter expert on infection prevention standards, NHSN reporting, regulatory requirements, and accreditation readiness.
Partner with multidisciplinary teams on outbreak response, reprocessing, construction, risk assessments, product evaluation, and other infection prevention priorities.
Develop and advance evidence-based policies, practices, and education that support regulatory compliance and organizational goals.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in nursing, public health, biology, or another health/science-related field required; master's degree preferred.
Certification in Infection Control (CIC) required.
Five years of infection prevention and control experience required.
Three or more years of leadership, management, or supervisory experience preferred.
Knowledge of NHSN reporting, CMS and regulatory requirements, infection surveillance, data analysis, and performance improvement.
Demonstrated ability to lead, collaborate, make independent decisions, and influence physicians, clinical teams, and leaders across an organization.
Epic and Bugsy experience preferred.

ChristianaCare offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including:

Day-one medical, dental, and vision coverage
Retirement plans including 403(b) and defined contribution options
Work/life support, including backup dependent care and wellness programs
Generous paid time off and lifestyle benefits

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Annual Compensation Range $102,148.80 - $163,446.40

This pay rate/range represents ChristianaCare's good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting. The actual salary within this range offered to a successful candidate will depend on individual factors including without limitation skills, relevant experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements.

Post End Date
Oct 3, 2026

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