Infection Prevention Manager

Tenet • Detroit, MI

13h • Onsite

About The Position

At DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital, we’re seeking an innovative and experienced healthcare leader to drive excellence and inspire our team towards exceptional patient outcomes and operational success. The Infection Prevention Manager directs and coordinates the infection control program in the hospital. The designated person will be given the authority to implement and enforce the Program policies, coordinate all infection prevention, and control activities within the hospital, and facilitate ongoing monitoring of the effectiveness of prevention and/or control activities and interventions. The Infection Prevention Manager will ensure the IP program is in compliance with professional, state, federal and regulatory standards designed to reduce or eliminate spread of infections in the facility and to monitor patient care for compliance with established standards. Responsible for program planning and policy development and implementation; data collection, reporting, education and regulatory compliance; budget planning; Manages the department and staff; has the ability to hire, fire and discipline; may be responsible for surveillance activities; evaluates the effectiveness of the program; provides education to staff, patients, visitors as needed. and families.

Requirements

• Bachelor's in Healthcare related field
• 2 years of infection prevention experience in an acute care setting
• AHA BLS
• CIC within 2 years in role

Nice To Haves

• Masters Degree
• 3 - 5 years experience in an acute care setting

Responsibilities

• Implement and enforce Program policies
• Coordinate all infection prevention and control activities within the hospital
• Facilitate ongoing monitoring of the effectiveness of prevention and/or control activities and interventions
• Ensure the IP program is in compliance with professional, state, federal and regulatory standards
• Monitor patient care for compliance with established standards
• Program planning and policy development and implementation
• Data collection, reporting, education and regulatory compliance
• Budget planning
• Manage the department and staff
• Hire, fire and discipline staff
• Surveillance activities
• Evaluate the effectiveness of the program
• Provide education to staff, patients, visitors, and families

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program
• Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager