Associate Director-Infection Prevention-MSW/MSM
About The Position
The Associate Director, Infection Prevention, oversees Infection Prevention activities in associated inpatient areas and manages data related to infection prevention. Reporting to the Hospital Epidemiologist and Medical Director, Infection Prevention, this role assists with the Infection Prevention Department’s daily management and operations, including coverage of hospital areas, consultation and collaboration with local personnel, education, and participation in the infection prevention call rotation. The Associate Director also communicates with local and state health departments and other regulatory entities as appropriate. The role supports compliance with The Joint Commission (TJC) standards, CMS, OSHA, and city and state regulations. It leads outbreak investigations and surveillance activities and manages the Infection Prevention program as directed. In collaboration with the Hospital Epidemiologist and Medical Director, the Associate Director also performs departmental administrative functions, including payroll, budgeting, strategic planning, and oversight.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Minimum five years of healthcare experience with progressive job-related experience specific to the area of responsibility.
- New York State license in nursing or a related field with current registration, if applicable.
- Active certification endorsed by the Certification Board of Infection Control (CIC) at time of hire or within two years of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in a healthcare-related field preferred, such as Physician Assistant Studies, Public Health, Public Administration, Nursing, or Education.
Responsibilities
- Oversee and coordinate infection prevention activities at MSM and MSW and associated ambulatory sites.
- Contribute to departmental goals, policies, and procedures; review hospital policies, procedures, and guidelines, identify discrepancies, and implement revisions as necessary.
- Provide information to hospital committees and department managers to develop policy, procedure, or process changes that mitigate infection risks in healthcare settings.
- Serve as a resource for healthcare personnel, managers, supervisors, employee health, and other professional and non-professional staff on infection prevention concerns, and identify opportunities to improve patient experience, safety, and quality.
- Conduct and analyze data and prepare and maintain reports for the Infection Prevention Committee, Performance Improvement Committees, Medical Board, and other stakeholders.
- Supervise and make recommendations regarding construction, renovation, and environment of care, ensuring compliance with national and professional standards.
- Participate in planning and implementation of policies and training related to emerging pathogens.
- Manage and conduct surveillance of healthcare-associated infections and epidemiologically significant organisms, including reviewing laboratory reports and identifying conditions requiring transmission-based precautions.
- Supervise and assist with outbreak investigation and reporting, partnering with environmental health and safety and employee health or student health as needed.
- Work with Infection Preventionists to assist with data entry and analysis.
- Maintain and advance professional knowledge and practice, including mentoring and sponsoring Infection Preventionists, Associate Hospital Epidemiologists, and Infectious Diseases Fellows.
- Perform other related duties as assigned, including Infection Prevention assignments as needed.
- In collaboration with the Hospital Epidemiologist and Medical Director of Infection Prevention, perform departmental administrative functions, including payroll, budgeting, strategic planning, and oversight.
- Participate in the infection prevention call rotation.
- Communicate with local and state health departments and other regulatory entities as appropriate.
- Support compliance with TJC standards, CMS, OSHA, and applicable city and state regulations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
