Manager, Infection Prevention- Mercy Health Youngstown

Mercy Health • Youngstown, OH

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About The Position

Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health! Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Work Shift: Days (United States of America) 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). Essential Job Functions 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. This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation. Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer. As a Mercy Health associate, you’re part of a Misson that matters. We support your well-being – personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way. We believe your best is yet to come. At Mercy Health, we celebrate the human side of health care, uniting individuals from all walks of life. We'll ask a lot of you, but we'll give a lot back, as well. Whether you’re called to bedside care, patient support, community service or operations and administration, there’s a place for you here. Because if there's one thing we know for certain, it's that good works start with great people. We’ll support and empower you to bring your best – in service of our patients and our Mission.

Requirements

• Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree Nursing or healthcare related field
• 5-7 years of demonstrated progressive leadership
• Demonstrated ability/experience to lead and facilitate multi-disciplinary teams
• Certification in Infection Control (CIC), awarded by the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc. (CBIC), Required within 3 years of start date

Nice To Haves

• Preferred Education: Masters Degree Nursing or other health related field
• Completion of advanced education in Infection Prevention- Preferred
• Knowledge of improvement science.

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, HAS/FSA options, life insurance, 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
• Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees