Infection Prevention Manager (RN)

Montage Health • Monterey, CA

130d • $72 - $96

About The Position

Under the leadership of Chief Quality Officer/Director and advised by the Medical Director of Infection Prevention and the Vice President/Chief Medical Officer, as needed, the Infection Prevention Manager carries out the strategy and vision for the infection prevention program such that the program supports Community Hospital’s strategic plan, quality commitment, and values while complying with hospital policies/procedures and applicable laws and standards, including: The Joint Commission (TJC), California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The Infection Prevention Manager is responsible and accountable for overall management of the development and administration of the hospital’s infection prevention program to include policy development, program staff education, program coordination, assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating all aspects of services delivered; ensuring quality programs, patient safety, and a level of customer service that strives to exceed internal and external customer expectations. The Infection Prevention Manager is also responsible for the daily operational oversight of the infection prevention program, including: surveillance, prevention, and control activities necessary to prevent and control infection, as well as managerial oversight of the infection prevention team. The Infection Prevention Manager develops and mentors a high-performing team for all areas of responsibility through practice of excellent employee relations, attention to employee needs (including fostering effective working relationships training, developing/coaching and evaluating), performance improvement initiatives, a collaborative environment, and initiating personnel actions, when necessary, in accordance with Human Resource policies and organization philosophy. The Infection Prevention Manager establishes and maintains effective working relationships with medical staff, organizational leaders, and other departments and fosters a collaborative environment with department leadership and staff in order to achieve department goals. Leadership of and/or participation in work groups or committees as required for success of the infection prevention program. Collaboration with Employee Health related to employee infections/immunizations/prophylaxis. Active participation in environmental inspections, continuing education and in-services. This position requires regular reporting to hospital Administration, the board of trustees, and keeping abreast of changing regulations. This position also required active participation during Joint Commission surveys and other inspections by regulatory agencies.

Requirements

• Previous experience in infection prevention and teaching adult learners preferred.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office and ability to learn specialized infection control software.
• Ability to work well with people to facilitate changes that prevent or control infection.
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing or BSN in progress achieving within one year of hire.
• Must be certified in infection prevention (CIC certification) by the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc. (CBIC).
• State of California RN license required.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree in Public Health, Science or Nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carry out the strategy and vision for the infection prevention program.
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies/procedures and applicable laws and standards.
• Manage the development and administration of the hospital’s infection prevention program.
• Develop policies and provide staff education related to infection prevention.
• Coordinate, assess, plan, implement, and evaluate all aspects of services delivered.
• Ensure quality programs and patient safety.
• Oversee daily operational activities of the infection prevention program.
• Conduct surveillance, prevention, and control activities to prevent and control infection.
• Develop and mentor a high-performing infection prevention team.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with medical staff and organizational leaders.
• Participate in work groups or committees for the success of the infection prevention program.
• Collaborate with Employee Health on employee infections/immunizations/prophylaxis.
• Participate in environmental inspections and continuing education.
• Report regularly to hospital Administration and the board of trustees.
• Participate in Joint Commission surveys and other regulatory inspections.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees