Infection Prevention Manager

Indiana University Health System • Lafayette, LA

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About The Position

Infection Prevention Manager Our leaders shape strategic initiatives, develop passionate teams, and work to improve health outcomes. They advance our mission and exemplify excellence, compassion, teamwork and purpose in all that they do . Indiana University Health is seeking individuals who embody these values to join our Infection Control leadership team in the role of Infection Prevention Manager. Responsible for the hospital-wide Infection Prevention and Control Program. Provides direction and leadership to assigned personnel and ensures that all Infection Prevention functions are performed accurately and efficiently. Manages ongoing analysis, development, and implementation of methods and systems to improve overall effectiveness of Infection Prevention processes. Assists to develop services, policies and procedures and exists to promote patient advocacy and quality patient care with unsurpassed clinical and cost outcomes. Develops, coordinates and implements an effective program of infection control, prevention, and surveillance, teaching infection control and prevention measures, and serving as a resource person for communicable disease management, infection prevention practices, and infection prevention regulations and standards. Areas of expertise include knowledge of pertinent regulations and recommendations pertaining to infection prevention and employee health (including OSHA, IOSHA, Indiana State Department of Health and CDC), infectious disease, epidemiology and statistics, clinical and environmental safety and microbiology, patient care and departmental practices, educational methods, and management and communications skills. Key Relationships Reports to : Direct Reports: Key Relationships : Candidate Qualifications Candidates for the position will be evaluated according to the following criteria and competencies. Indiana University Health is unlike any other healthcare system and we're looking for team members who share the things that matter most to us. IU Health leaders play a crucial role in advancing the mission of our organization and inspiring teams to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients. As one of Indiana’s largest employers and the most comprehensive medical system in the state, our vision is to lead the transformation of healthcare through quality, innovation and education, and make Indiana one of the nation’s healthiest states. IU Health is the largest health system in Indiana with nearly 40,000 team members, 15 hospitals and $8.64 billion in operating revenue. The system’s programs in cancer, cardiovascular, neuroscience, orthopedics, pediatrics and transplants have received national recognition for quality patient care. IU Health, in partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine, bring together highly skilled physicians, researchers, and educators into close collaboration to provide world-class care for children and adults and improve the health of patients and communities across Indiana. Indiana University Health is dedicated to a fair hiring process and is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination for all individuals, regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, gender identity, expression, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in a healthcare related field required.
• Certification in Infection Control (CIC) Required.
• Requires strong analytical and data management skills; and skilled in Word and Excel.
• Requires advanced knowledge of local; state; and national regulations and standards and their impact on infection control.
• 5-7 years of relevant experience in healthcare or related field required.
• Prior experience in infection prevention required.
• Requires one year of leadership/management experience.

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the hospital-wide Infection Prevention and Control Program.
• Provides direction and leadership to assigned personnel and ensures that all Infection Prevention functions are performed accurately and efficiently.
• Manages ongoing analysis, development, and implementation of methods and systems to improve overall effectiveness of Infection Prevention processes.
• Assists to develop services, policies and procedures and exists to promote patient advocacy and quality patient care with unsurpassed clinical and cost outcomes.
• Develops, coordinates and implements an effective program of infection control, prevention, and surveillance, teaching infection control and prevention measures, and serving as a resource person for communicable disease management, infection prevention practices, and infection prevention regulations and standards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees