Description The IPC manager has authority and responsibility for implementing the Infection Control Program, which includes conducting relevant surveillance activities, providing appropriate education, develops and reviews infection control related policies and procedures, reporting reportable diseases to the state and local health department, participating in various committees, such as, including but not limited to, Infection Control, Safety, Product Evaluation, conducting performance improvement activities and risk assessments. The Infection Prevention and Control Manager in collaboration with the Chairman (or Infectious Disease physician) have the authority over infection prevention and control program for the entity including approving and implementing infection control policies and procedures. This authority also includes instituting appropriate infection control measures when it is necessary for the safety of patients, visitors and staff at the entity level. Such measures may include but are not limited to isolation of patients or geographic areas, cleaning and disinfection, new construction and renovation design review, and evaluation of the patients, visitors, staffs environment. Provides guidance for entity response to pandemics and epidemiological investigations and serves as subject matter expert. Estimated salary range for this position is $115444.27 - $153540.88 / year depending on experience.
Qualifications:The IPC manager has authority and responsibility for implementing the Infection Control Program, which includes conducting relevant surveillance activities, providing appropriate education, develops and reviews infection control related policies and procedures, reporting reportable diseases to the state and local health department, participating in various committees, such as, including but not limited to, Infection Control, Safety, Product Evaluation, conducting performance improvement activities and risk assessments. The Infection Prevention and Control Manager in collaboration with the Chairman (or Infectious Disease physician) have the authority over infection prevention and control program for the entity including approving and implementing infection control policies and procedures. This authority also includes instituting appropriate infection control measures when it is necessary for the safety of patients, visitors and staff at the entity level. Such measures may include but are not limited to isolation of patients or geographic areas, cleaning and disinfection, new construction and renovation design review, and evaluation of the patients, visitors, staffs environment. Provides guidance for entity response to pandemics and epidemiological investigations and serves as subject matter expert. Estimated salary range for this position is $115444.27 - $153540.88 / year depending on experience.Degrees:
Licenses & Certifications:
- Registered Nurse.
- BASC Certified Ambulatory Infection Preventionist.
- CBIC Certification In Infection Control.
Additional Qualifications:
- Bachelors of Science in Nursing required, Masters degree preferred.
- 5 years in infection prevention experience required or 5 years clinical nursing plus 2 years in infection prevention.
- Certification in Infection Control (CIC) or Certified Ambulatory Infection Preventionist (CAIP for BOS sites) required.
- Expertise in CDC/NHSN data and interpretation.
- Demonstrates proficiency in applying evidence-based practices.
Minimum Required Experience: 5 YearsDegrees:
Licenses & Certifications:
- Registered Nurse.
- BASC Certified Ambulatory Infection Preventionist.
- CBIC Certification In Infection Control.
Additional Qualifications:
- Bachelors of Science in Nursing required, Masters degree preferred.
- 5 years in infection prevention experience required or 5 years clinical nursing plus 2 years in infection prevention.
- Certification in Infection Control (CIC) or Certified Ambulatory Infection Preventionist (CAIP for BOS sites) required.
- Expertise in CDC/NHSN data and interpretation.
- Demonstrates proficiency in applying evidence-based practices.
Minimum Required Experience: 5 Years
