Bachelor's Degree or equivalent relevant education and experience
Relevant experience in infection prevention or healthcare
ASCP Certification, PA RN License, or equivalent clinical certification
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
Responsibilities
Direct and coordinate the infection control program in the hospital
Oversee surveillance and reporting of healthcare-associated infections
Develop evidence-based infection prevention policies and standards
Train healthcare staff on infection prevention practices
Implement and enforce infection prevention policies and procedures
Facilitate ongoing monitoring of prevention and control activities
Serve as a resource and advocate for infection prevention improvements
Benefits
Generous time off and tuition assistance
Instant access to pay through Tower Advance Pay
Comprehensive benefits including Employee Assistance Program and Retirement Savings Program
Life Insurance and additional perks
Full Job Description
Job Summary
The Manager of Infection Prevention directs and coordinates the infection control program in the hospital. The Manager oversees and is responsible for surveillance, rounding, analyzing, interpreting and the reporting of healthcare associated infections. Supports the development of evidence-based organizational infection prevention policies/standards that meet state, federal, regulatory and accrediting agencies standards. The Manager trains healthcare members in infection prevention, is a leader in infection prevention and serves as a resource, educator, researcher and proponent of change in order to influence infection prevention improvement to provide quality health care within the organization. The Manager will be given the authority to implement and enforce the Surveillance, Prevention and Control Program policies, coordinate all infection prevention and control within the hospital and facilitate ongoing monitoring of the effectiveness of prevention and/or control activities and interventions.
BENEFITS
Generous time off, tuition assistance, and comprehensive benefits
Instant access throughout the pay period with Tower Advance Pay, ensuring financial flexibility and convenience
Employee Assistance Program, Retirement Savings Program, Life Insurance, and more!
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Qualifications
Education Requirements
4 year Bachelor's Degree - OR - combination of relevant education & experience may be considered in lieu of Bachelor's Degree
Experience
Relevant Experience
Certification and Licensure
ASCP Certification OR PA RN License OR another clinical license or cert in lieu of an RN license or ASCP certification
Required Skills
Analytical Skills
Collaborative Skills
Computer Skills to include use and navigation
Customer Service Skills
Excellent Communications Skills
Excellent Interpersonal Skills
General Clerical Skills
Good Reasoning Skills
Leadership Skills
Listening Skills
Microsoft Office Applications
Multitasking
Negotiation Skills
Organizational Skills
Problem Solving Skills
Project Management Skills
Strategic Thinking
BENEFITS
Generous time off, tuition assistance, and comprehensive benefits
Instant access throughout the pay period with Tower Advance Pay, ensuring financial flexibility and convenience
Employee Assistance Program, Retirement Savings Program, Life Insurance, and more!
