Infection Prevention Program Manager

Northbay Healthcare Group • Fairfield, CA

97d • $1,205 - $215,000

About The Position

At NorthBay Health, the Infection Preventionists Program Manager (IPPM) is a professional who has 24 hour responsibility and accountability for the operational management and implementation of the infection prevention program under the supervision of the Director, Quality Division. This individual works independently and collaboratively with the Medical Director of Infectious Disease Medicine. The IPPM ensures that the activities of the hospital are in accordance with the Infection Prevention Plan, all regulations from regulatory bodies that include TJC, CDPH, CMS, and hospital policy. The IPPM will participate in and coordinate all aspects of the Infection Prevention Program including surveillance, monitoring, prevention, and education on infection prevention activities within the NorthBay Health System. The IPPM will serve as the "point person" for all infection prevention activities and program implementation and supported by the Infection Prevention staff. The IPPM's role helps to ensure that the facility's patients, personnel and visitors will be protected from transmission of disease and infection within the facility's environment as identified in the core competency model by the association for professional in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC). The Medical Director of Infectious Disease is responsible for oversight of the IPPM's technical competencies. At NorthBay Health, our vision is to be the trusted healthcare partner of choice for the communities we serve. We are dedicated to improving the well-being of our community by providing accessible, high-quality care to all who need it. Every member of our team plays a vital role in delivering compassionate and effective healthcare solutions. We invite you to join us in our mission to ensure that every patient and family member feels valued, respected, and cared for throughout their healthcare journey. Together, with your commitment to excellence, we will achieve our vision to be the trusted healthcare partner of choice for the communities we serve.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing or related healthcare field required.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Working knowledge of infection prevention/epidemiology/TJC, Cal-OSHA.
• Evidence of APIC EPI 101 course completion.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience with 3 years in infection prevention or healthcare epidemiology in an acute care setting.
• Current Certification in Infection Control (CIC) required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient with Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

• California RN licensure preferred but not required.
• Two years management experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of health care practices, data management, patient care equipment and products.
• Administration and optimization of Vigilanz or similar infection prevention surveillance software.

Responsibilities

• Operational management and implementation of the infection prevention program.
• Collaborate with the Medical Director of Infectious Disease Medicine.
• Ensure compliance with the Infection Prevention Plan and regulations from TJC, CDPH, CMS.
• Coordinate all aspects of the Infection Prevention Program including surveillance, monitoring, prevention, and education.
• Serve as the point person for all infection prevention activities and program implementation.
• Protect patients, personnel, and visitors from transmission of disease and infection.

Benefits

• $1205 - $215k based on years of experience in IM Manager role.

What This Job Offers

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