Infection Prevention Manager

VHC Health•Arlington, VA

2d•$110,406 - $209,768•Onsite

About The Position

The Infection Prevention Manager is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the hospital infection prevention and control program. Under the direction of the Associate Vice President of Quality & Patient Safety, this role oversees infection surveillance activities, supports regulatory compliance, coordinates outbreak investigations, provides staff education, and facilitates implementation of evidence-based infection prevention practices. The Manager works collaboratively with clinical and operational departments to reduce healthcare-associated infections, promote patient and workforce safety, and support organizational quality goals. This position provides operational oversight of infection prevention activities and supervision of infection prevention staff while serving as a key resource for infection prevention standards and best practices.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Microbiology, Epidemiology, Healthcare Administration, or related healthcare field is required.
Minimum of five (5) years of healthcare experience, including at least three (3) years in infection prevention, epidemiology, or quality is required
Experience with CDC NHSN surveillance methodologies and healthcare-associated infection reporting.
Knowledge of CMS, Joint Commission, DNV, OSHA, CDC, and APIC infection prevention requirements.
Experience with data analysis, chart review, and quality improvement methodologies.
Experience using EPIC Bugsy infection control and surveillance module within the Epic Systems electronic health record.
Certification in Infection Control (CIC) is required
Licensed as a Registered Nurse by the Virginia Department of Health Professions or Compact State Nursing license is required, or, Medical Technologist (MT/MLS) is required, or, Other healthcare-related professional license as appropriate to educational background
Advanced knowledge of infection prevention principles, epidemiology, and healthcare-associated infection surveillance.
Strong understanding of accreditation, regulatory, and reporting requirements.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex clinical and operational data.
Exceptional communication and presentation skills with the ability to engage frontline staff, physicians, and executive leadership.
Ability to lead multidisciplinary initiatives and influence change without direct authority.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with proficiency in EHR systems, NHSN, Excel, and reporting tools.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and respond effectively to urgent infection prevention concerns.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Nursing, Public Health, Epidemiology, Healthcare Administration, or related field is preferred.
Leadership or management experience in infection prevention, quality, patient safety, or healthcare operations is preferred.
Experience leading multidisciplinary committees and organizational improvement initiatives.
Experience with electronic surveillance systems and data visualization tools is preferred.
Lean, Six Sigma, CPHQ, CPPS, or related professional certification is preferred

Responsibilities

Oversees infection surveillance activities
Supports regulatory compliance
Coordinates outbreak investigations
Provides staff education
Facilitates implementation of evidence-based infection prevention practices
Works collaboratively with clinical and operational departments to reduce healthcare-associated infections, promote patient and workforce safety, and support organizational quality goals
Provides operational oversight of infection prevention activities and supervision of infection prevention staff
Serves as a key resource for infection prevention standards and best practices