RN Manager Infection Prevention

Join our team as a full time days, RN Manager - Infection Prevention at INTEGRIS South Medical Center, in Oklahoma City, OK Responsibilities The Infection Prevention Manager is responsible for the infection prevention staff responsibilities as well as, oversees department functions including but not limited to the following: * Primary contact for the infection prevention program for all entities listed under the facility license/Joint Commission application. * Oversees the infection surveillance program including data analysis and intervention strategies for improving healthcare outcomes. * Assists in setting objectives for surveillance including the development of internal baseline infection rates and the comparison with external benchmarking rates. * Facilitates of Infection Control Committee meetings. * Distributes the findings and recommendations of the infection control program to the appropriate individuals, committees, departments, and units. * Assists with provision of consultation to and collaboration with administration, committees, and department managers on issues relating to infection control. * Communicates Infection prevention regulations and regulatory standards to all appropriate personnel. * Interprets and maintains current knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations and recommendations regarding prevention and control of communicable diseases within health care facilities. Regulatory and accrediting agencies include, in part, CMS, The Joint Commission, CDC, OSHA, Oklahoma State Department of Health, and local department(s) of health. * Implements plans/projects/programs to prevent/control patient and healthcare worker exposure to communicable diseases and utilizes research findings to advance the level of practice within the facility. * Applies epidemiological principles during outbreak investigations (e.g. Pertussis, Tuberculosis) and conducts investigations of clusters of infection occurring above expected levels. * Investigates sentinel event alert responses and monitors performance improvement efforts related to investigation outcomes as well as recognizes sentinel events for immediate review and investigation, including identified cases of death and major permanent loss of function attributed to a healthcare facility associated infection (i.e. except for the infection, the patient would probably not have died or suffered loss of function). * Ensures department staff are managed effectively, including hiring, scheduling, training, evaluating performance and competency and conducting disciplinary/counseling sessions, as needed. * Oversees compliance with Joint Commission and state and federal regulatory, licensing and accrediting requirements as it related to infection prevention and control within healthcare facilities. * Participates in construction planning and projects. * Participates with product research and evaluation. Reports to designated facility Director, Assistant Vice President (AVP) or Vice President (VP). This position may have additional or varied physical demand and/or respiratory fit test requirements. Please consult the Physical Demands Project SharePoint site or contact Risk Management/Employee Health for additional information Potential for exposure to human specimens, urine, blood and body fluids/secretions, communicable diseases, and needles. Must follow standard precautions. Qualifications * Bachelors degree in related field * 3 years relevant experience * Current BLS certification upon hire, or completion within 60 days of hire * Previous nursing management experience preferred * Knowledge of CDC, OSHA & Joint Commission guidelines * Knowledge of Infection Control principles & practices, microbiology, epidemiology & statistical methods * National certification in Infection Prevention (CIC) or must obtain within 1 year from hire date * Must be able to communicate effectively in English (Verbal/Written) * 3 years relevant experience * Current BLS certification upon hire, or completion within 60 days of hire * Previous nursing management experience preferred * Knowledge of CDC, OSHA & Joint Commission guidelines * Knowledge of Infection Control principles & practices, microbiology, epidemiology & statistical methods * National certification in Infection Prevention (CIC) or must obtain within 1 year from hire date * Must be able to communicate effectively in English (Verbal/Written)