Manager, Infection Prevention

Marshfield Clinic Health System•Marshfield, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position delegates the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for carrying out assigned duties to establish and maintain an effective Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) program in their respective region. The manager will promote integration of IPC program components within their respective region in collaboration with evidence based standards established at the enterprise level. The manager will be responsible for surveillance activities, prevention strategies, and risk management activities related to IPC. Works directly and collaboratively with Sanford Infection Preventionists across the enterprise to achieve integrated IPC programming in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern such functions for Sanford. In collaboration with leadership, will demonstrate the ability to plan, develop, implement and control the annual IPC budget. Understand the critical components associated and required to achieve intended results and ability to generate consistent approaches for hiring, selection, retaining, and leveraging talent across the department. Assists in the training of new staff members and the development of existing staff members. Trains others on main considerations and issues related to laws and regulations in the implementation of healthcare practices. Collaborate and actively participate in measuring employee performance. Practices positive collaboration and converts difficult interactions into productive ones. Seeks opportunities to help others learn as teacher, coach, and mentor. Possesses the ability to demonstrate interpersonal skills, such as interacting effectively with other health care professionals, physicians, upper-level management, regulatory agency staff, and the general public. Obtains strong communication, facilitation, and presentation skills. Serves as both the subject matter expert on Infection Prevention and Control programs and mentor to team members. Expected to dedicate additional time towards Sanford patient safety strategies and culture (SAFE leader trainer, coach trainer, new staff trainer, huddle board lead, etc.) and participate in other development programming. Position located onsite in Marshfield, WI with travel to other sites as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
Minimum of five years experience in infection prevention related field required.
If applicable, if a licensed registered nurse (RN), currently hold an unencumbered RN license with the State Board of Nursing where the practice of nursing is occurring and/or possess multistate licensure if in a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state.
Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications.

Nice To Haves

If degree is in nursing, graduate from a nationally accredited nursing program preferred, including, but not limited to, Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), and National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA).
Master’s degree preferred.
Prior history in leadership/management is preferred.
Certification in Infection Prevention and Control (CIC®) or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain an effective Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) program in their respective region.
Promote integration of IPC program components within their respective region in collaboration with evidence based standards established at the enterprise level.
Responsible for surveillance activities, prevention strategies, and risk management activities related to IPC.
Achieve integrated IPC programming in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern such functions for Sanford.
Plan, develop, implement and control the annual IPC budget.
Generate consistent approaches for hiring, selection, retaining, and leveraging talent across the department.
Assist in the training of new staff members and the development of existing staff members.
Train others on main considerations and issues related to laws and regulations in the implementation of healthcare practices.
Collaborate and actively participate in measuring employee performance.
Practice positive collaboration and converts difficult interactions into productive ones.
Seek opportunities to help others learn as teacher, coach, and mentor.
Serve as both the subject matter expert on Infection Prevention and Control programs and mentor to team members.
Dedicating additional time towards Sanford patient safety strategies and culture and participate in other development programming.