Manager Infection Prevention

Baylor Scott & White Health•Lakeway, TX

About The Position

The Infection Prevention Manager, holding Certification in Infection Control (CIC-CBIC), leads the planning, development, implementation, management, and evaluation of the facility’s infection prevention and control program. This role works under the guidance of the Infection Prevention and Control Medical Director and in partnership with the multidisciplinary infection control committee. The position supports the Lakeway and Austin locations and includes travel between sites as needed.

Requirements

Advanced knowledge of accreditation and regulatory compliance for infection prevention and control
Subject matter expertise in infection prevention and control values and practices
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent data collection, testing, and presentation skills
Advanced skill in the use of computers and related software applications
Ability to give leadership and management of key infection prevention and control initiatives
Ability to develop, implement and conduct infection prevention and control training program and seminars
Ability to conduct autonomous research and evaluate results in the field of epidemiology and infection control
Ability to interact collegially with all levels and disciplines within the organization, including physicians, department heads, administrators, and all staff
Ability to supervise, train, and motivate employees
EDUCATION - Bachelor's
EXPERIENCE - 2 Years of Experience
CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION - Cert in Infection Control (CIC-CBIC)

Responsibilities

Supervises and manages assigned staff. This includes responsibility for hiring, firing, performance evaluation, training, work assignments, and problem resolution.
Establishes, implements, and administrates infection prevention program goals, targets, policies, and procedures
Provides leadership and management of key infection control programs. Prevents infection transmission by applying epidemiologic values and statistical methods.
Oversees the identification, implementation, and management of evidence-based strategies to address complex infection prevention and control problems, risks, and trends
Develops an annual surveillance plan based on the population served, services provided, and testing of surveillance data. Evaluates and modifies the plan as necessary.
Ensures compliance with national standards and regulating bodies such as Joint Commission, CDC, OSHA, FDA, and HHS
Provides consultation to providers, staff, clinicians, and nursing about managing patients with communicable diseases. Coordinates the implementation of appropriate isolation procedures.
Promotes and facilitates continuous quality improvement activities to achieve a multi-disciplinary patient approach to infection prevention and control
Compiles and examines surveillance data and infection-related performance data. Reports to committees, hospital staff, and local health departments.
Oversees, plans, organizes, develops, and implements educational programs for employees. These programs maintain compliance with regulatory agencies. They increase employee awareness of nosocomial infections. They teach techniques for avoidance and preventive measures. This ensures a safe environment for hospital employees and patients.
Develops, recommends, and implements an annual department budget. Monitors expenditures and explains variances. Evaluates and recommends new products for infection prevention and control.
Performs other position appropriate duties as required in a competent, professional, and courteous manner