Infection Preventionist and Safety Program Manager

N2S Healthcare • Colorado Springs, CO

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Lead a multidisciplinary entity specific quality program, including Clinical Quality, Patient Safety, Infection Control, Performance Improvement, Patient Experience and Regulatory Compliance in alignment with enterprise and operating group priorities and guidance. Support the reduction of patient care errors, the reduction of healthcare acquired infections, and other factors that contribute to unintended adverse patient outcomes. Facilitate the development, analysis, categorization, and reporting of entity specific adverse events data to help guide improvement efforts. Act responsible for integrating the infection prevention and control program into all applicable organization components/functions by way of consultation, participation at meetings, and the establishment of effective communication and reporting systems with hospital leaders and associates.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Certified Professional in Health Care Quality OR Certified Professional In-Patient Safety - required at time of hire or within 6 months, required.
• Five (5) years of experience in a clinical or quality healthcare environment.
• Previous experience with safety/risk/quality management and education.
• Ability to create and present quality data using tools such as Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of Joint Commission hospital standards and CMS regulations and occurrence reporting requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Three (3) years of infection prevention and control preferred.
• Two (2) years of previous leadership or project management experience preferred.
• Experience in clinical operations and/or experience working in performance improvement or quality management areas, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multidisciplinary entity specific quality program, including Clinical Quality, Patient Safety, Infection Control, Performance Improvement, Patient Experience and Regulatory Compliance in alignment with enterprise and operating group priorities and guidance.
• Support the reduction of patient care errors, the reduction of healthcare acquired infections, and other factors that contribute to unintended adverse patient outcomes.
• Facilitate the development, analysis, categorization, and reporting of entity specific adverse events data to help guide improvement efforts.
• Act responsible for integrating the infection prevention and control program into all applicable organization components/functions by way of consultation, participation at meetings, and the establishment of effective communication and reporting systems with hospital leaders and associates.

Benefits

• Several Medical, Dental, & Vision options.
• Spending Accounts including a Dependent Care FSA that can include an employer contribution.
• 401K with a generous match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Forgiveness

What This Job Offers

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