RN – Infection Prevention & Control Manager - RNIPCM
About The Position
The Infection Prevention & Control Manager (IPCM) is responsible for the surveillance, analysis, interpretation, and reporting of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). This role leads the development, implementation, and oversight of a comprehensive Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Program across a multi-site healthcare system. The IPCM ensures compliance with all applicable federal, state, and national regulatory standards and evidence-based infection prevention practices, including those established by CMS, CDC, OSHA, FDA, and Joint Commission. This position plays a key leadership role in protecting patients, staff, and communities through education, policy development, monitoring, and performance improvement initiatives.
Requirements
- Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license (Alaska or other U.S. state)
- Alaska license application required prior to start date if not already active
- Bachelor’s degree in a healthcare-related field (Nursing, Public Health, Epidemiology, Microbiology, or similar)
- Certification in Infection Control (CIC) required
- BLS (Basic Life Support) required within 3 months of hire and maintained biannually
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Completion of required clinical and managerial competencies within designated timelines
- Minimum 3 years of experience in: Acute care infection prevention/control and/or Data collection, performance improvement, or risk management
- Experience with epidemiological principles and basic statistics
- Strong working knowledge of epidemiology and infectious disease principles
- Understanding of regulatory compliance and accreditation standards
- Proficiency in data analysis, reporting, and performance improvement methodologies
- Advanced computer skills, including MS Office and database applications
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to translate regulatory and evidence-based guidance into actionable policy and education
- Program management and evaluation
- Data collection, trending, and reporting
- Independent and team-based work
- Professional communication with clinical, administrative, and executive leadership
- Ability to work effectively across multiple departments and disciplines
- Registered Nurse License (State-specific, in good standing)
- Certification in Infection Control (CIC)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Clinical Competency Assessment
- High-Risk Competency
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree (MPH, MSN, or related field) preferred
- Long-Term Care experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Infection Prevention & Control Program Develop, implement, maintain, and update the Infection Prevention and Control Plan
- Ensure alignment with regulatory agencies and nationally recognized best practices
- Draft, review, and implement IPC-related policies and procedures
- Monitor compliance with infection control standards across all departments
- Data Collection & Reporting Collect, analyze, trend, and report infection prevention data
- Maintain accurate records and statistical reports
- Submit required data to the National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) and other regulatory agencies
- Serve as a resource to clinical and non-clinical departments regarding infection surveillance
- Education & Training Serve as the subject matter expert in Infection Prevention and Control
- Stay current with emerging literature, guidelines, and best practices
- Provide education and training to staff, patients, families, and communities
- Conduct new-hire and annual IPC orientation and training programs
- Maintain collaborative relationships with public health agencies and external partners
- Leadership & Oversight Chair the Infection Prevention & Control Committee
- Participate in additional committees and interdisciplinary teams as needed
- Provide oversight of the Employee Health Program
- Supervise assigned staff and support performance development
- Travel & Site Support Travel to multiple healthcare sites to conduct assessments, education, and training
- Travel may include air, small aircraft, and ferry transportation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
