RN Regional Director of Infection Prevention

Medstar Research Institute•Columbia, MD

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About The Position

Our hospital center is leading the way by providing the highest quality clinical care with advanced technology, innovative medical services, and the region's top doctors. Our hospital center not only treats illnesses and injuries but also promotes wellness and community health. We are a full-service acute care facility with more than 44,000 emergency room visits and nearly 11,000 admissions each year. Our hospital's commitment to advanced technology distinguishes it from community hospitals. Our goal is to help residents of Southern Maryland achieve the highest possible level of physical and mental health and thereby improve the quality of life in our community. We strive to provide comprehensive inpatient, outpatient, and community services to residents of Southern Maryland. We achieve quality, safety, wellness, and patient satisfaction through a spirit of patient-centered services that connect us to the community we serve. Our Heart and Vascular Center's cardiac catheterization laboratories are the site of life-saving interventions for heart attack patients, elective angioplasties, and diagnostic procedures. We have the MedStar Georgetown Cancer Institute (MGCI) at MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center, which has technology not available anywhere else in the area, such as Halcyon treatment system and Zap-X We have a strong neurosciences program, with MedStar Georgetown University Hospital neurologists and neurosurgeons available onsite. General Summary of Position Responsible for designing implementing and maintaining Infection Prevention programs at MedStar Health hospitals to decrease risk of infection to patients and associates. Reporting to the MSH AVP Infection Prevention and collaborating closely with entity clinical leaders coordinates with System IP Safety and Quality leaders and integrates System HAI reduction initiatives into local Infection Prevention program.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Nursing Medical Technology or other related Science Field required and
Master's degree in Public Health preferred
10+ years Minimum of 10 years of experience in infection prevention inclusive of 5 years of management experience. required
RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure Valid RN license in the state where the work is performed. Upon Hire required and
CIC - Certified in Infection Control Upon Hire required
Investigative data collection and analysis skills.
Ability to use computer to collect data and prepare reports.

Responsibilities

Establishes or adopts hospital acquired infection (HAI) performance goals for the Infection Prevention programs in conjunction with System IP Quality and Safety.
Develops department goals objectives ensures compliance with business unit policies and procedures and governmental and accreditation regulations.
Develops and recommends department operating budget and manages resources according to approved budget
Oversees and participates in training and orientation of IP staff. Delegates Infection Prevention work to IP department staff. Develops standards of performance evaluates performance and conducts performance management planning. Initiates or makes recommendations for personnel actions. Maintains ongoing communication with subordinates to review programs provide feedback discuss new developments and exchange information.
Collects analyzes synthesizes and organizes data for reporting to appropriate personnel committees and regulatory agencies.
Manages Infection Prevention associates at multiple hospitals.
Oversees development of policies and procedures.
Effectively relates to peers supervisor and customers on a daily basis.
Recommends secures approval of and ensures effective administration of comprehensive Infection Prevention policies and procedures affecting Hospital departments. Conducts periodic review of Hospitals' overall compliance with established infection prevention methods of regulatory agencies guidelines.
Monitors hospital practices for potential risk and identifies hospital acquired infections (HAIs). Investigates epidemics of HAIs and directs changes in practices.
Serves as a resource person to physicians administrators nursing personnel and other Hospital departmental personnel and assists in developing and interpreting appropriate infection prevention procedures. Keeps personnel informed of problems or significant developments in infection prevention.
Conducts analysis and research about hospital infections. Utilizes appropriate epidemiological methodologies for the collection and analysis of infection related data. Prepares and distributes periodic and special reports about HAI occurrence measures and trends. Utilizes research and literature to design changes in practices.
Directs and implements training programs for associates about the epidemiology of hospital acquired infections and monitors compliance.
Reviews changes or additions in applicable federal and local regulations and standards to ensure Hospitals continue compliance.
Evaluates infection prevention aspects of patient care products equipment and supplies.
Coordinates reporting of communicable diseases to appropriate agencies as required by law in cooperation with attending physicians.
Provides staff support to the Infection Prevention Committee
Maintains current knowledge of technical and business developments and communicates relevant information to the work group.
Participates in meetings and on committees and represents the department and business unit in community outreach efforts.
Participates in multidisciplinary quality and service improvement teams and maintains effective working relationships with other departments.