Manager, Infection Prevention - Richmond Market
About The Position
Responsible for implementing system infection prevention strategies, policies and practices at the market/site level. Leads market integration and standardization. Works closely with and collaborates with the System Director, Infection Prevention. Serves as subject matter expert for infection prevention. Leads, coaches and mentors the site and/or market-based infection prevention team(s). Manages the operation of the Infection Prevention and Control Program to ensure patient and personnel safety, in alignment with system goals, and compliance with State and Federal regulatory requirements. Responsible for analyzing, coordinating, and evaluating all infection prevention and control practices within all hospital departments and clinics. Provides leadership and management of key infection and control initiatives to reduce preventable infections applying epidemiologic principles and statistical methods. Provides oversight for the development and review of the annual infection control plans and surveillance indicators. Participates and directs, where necessary, emergency management planning and bioterrorism readiness program. Participates in and contributes to the system wide infection prevention initiatives through implementation of improvement projects and policy/procedure development. Lead and coordinate facility risk assessments, healthcare associated infection reviews, surveillance plans, and construction infection control risk assessments. Leads and participates in the day to day infection prevention activities including surveillance, rounding, preparing and dissemination of reports and communication.
Requirements
- Bachelors degree in Nursing or healthcare related field (required)
- Certification in Infection Control (CIC), awarded by the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc. (CBIC) (required)
- Knowledge of improvement science.
- Demonstrated ability/experience to lead and facilitate multi-disciplinary teams
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
- Strong analytical skills.
- In-depth knowledge of computer systems and various software programs.
- Ability to work independently and self-directed.
- Attention to detail
- Critical thinking
- Communication with all levels of professionals
- Teamwork
- Conflict resolution
- Active listening
- Relationship building
Nice To Haves
- Masters degree in Nursing or healthcare related field (preferred)
- Completion of advanced education in Infection Prevention. (preferred)
- 5 years of leadership experience (preferred)
Responsibilities
- Manages the operation of the Infection Prevention and Control Program to ensure patient and personnel safety, in alignment with system goals, and compliance with State and Federal regulatory requirements.
- Responsible for analyzing, coordinating, and evaluating all infection prevention and control practices within all hospital departments and clinics
- Provides leadership and management of key infection and control initiatives to reduce preventable infections applying epidemiologic principles and statistical methods.
- Provides oversight for the development and review of the annual infection control plans and surveillance indicators.
- Participates and directs, where necessary, emergency management planning and bioterrorism readiness program.
- Participates in and contributes to the system wide infection prevention initiatives through implementation of improvement projects and policy/procedure development.
- Lead and coordinate facility risk assessments, healthcare associated infection reviews, surveillance plans, and construction infection control risk assessments.
- Leads and participates in the day to day infection prevention activities including surveillance, rounding, preparing and dissemination of reports and communication.
Benefits
- Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
- Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurances, mental health resources and discounts
- Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
- Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
