Manager, Infection Prevention - Richmond Community Hospital

Bon Secours Mercy Health•Richmond, VA

9d•$49 - $78•Onsite

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).

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)

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.