Manager of Infection Prevention

HCA Healthcare • Lehigh Acres, FL

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About The Position

The Manager of Infection Prevention coordinates the hospital’s Infection Control program in compliance with regulatory and accrediting agencies and established procedures and standards of care. The role provides surveillance, detection, identification, and control of communicable diseases within the hospital, and requires the ability to analyze data and interpret and present findings.

The manager develops and oversees infection-control program reviews and assessments, delivers staff education on infection prevention, and serves as a liaison with regulatory agencies and the healthcare community. The role also supports emergency-management activities and helps ensure consistent application of infection-prevention policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• At least 5 years of experience in a clinical setting required.
• At least 2 years of leadership experience required.
• At least 5 years of infection-control experience required.
• Certification in Infection Control required.
• Knowledge of epidemiological principles and infectious disease.
• Knowledge of sterilization, sanitation, and disinfection practices.
• Ability to analyze data and interpret and present findings.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate, and manage review and assessment functions of the infection control program.
• Initiate, develop, and deliver infection-control and prevention education programs for staff development and regulatory compliance.
• Serve as liaison with regulatory agencies and the healthcare community on infection-prevention issues to help ensure hospital compliance.
• Conduct targeted surveillance and prepare reports and statistics on healthcare-associated infection rates.
• Develop and promote consistent application of infection-prevention policies and procedures.
• Support emergency-management activities and the Emergency Operations Center through environmental rounds, bioterrorism and patient-influx planning, and emergency-response drills.
• Identify community- and hospital-acquired infections as defined by the Infection Control Committee.
• Identify communicable disease cases to report to the Florida Division of Public Health according to established policies.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage, including prescription drug and behavioral health coverage, free telemedicine, and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health plans, and other optional coverage.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical, and financial wellbeing.
• 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a 10% discount on HCA Healthcare stock.
• Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder, and pet care, home and auto repair, and event planning.
• Consumer discounts.
• Retirement-readiness and rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships.
• Education assistance, including tuition, student loan, certification support, and dependent scholarships.
• Colleague recognition program.
• Paid time off, paid family leave, disability coverage, and leaves of absence through the Time Away From Work Program.
• Employee Health Assistance Fund offering free employee-only coverage to eligible full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.
• Moving assistance.
• Pet insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager