Senior Manager Enterprise Infection Control

Tidelands Health • Georgetown, SC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Infection Control provides strategic and operational leadership for the enterprise-wide infection prevention and control program for the Healthcare Organization. This role is responsible for developing, implementing, evaluating, and continuously improving infection prevention practices to ensure regulatory compliance, reduce infection risk, support patient and workforce safety, and strengthen organizational readiness across all care settings. The director serves as a key advisor to leadership, collaborates with internal and external stakeholders, and oversees program performance, reporting, education, investigations, and team leadership.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in healthcare administration, public health, nursing, or related field
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive leadership experience in healthcare quality, performance improvement, or operations
• Minimum of five (5) years hospital-based nursing experience or Minimum of five (5) years hospital-based MT/MLT experience or Minimum of five (5) years hospital-based MT experience
• Minimum of three (3) years Infection Prevention and Control experience (including but not limited to: identification of infectious disease processes, surveillance and epidemiologic investigation, and preventing and controlling the transmission of infectious agents)
• Experience leading large-scale initiatives
• Experience with data analytics platforms (e.g., Epic, PowerBi, Tableau, Vizient) and familiarity with MS Office Products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc..)
• Advanced knowledge of performance improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, Just Culture, High Reliability Organization principles) required.
• Strong leadership presence, change management expertise, and the ability to influence across complex healthcare systems required.
• Registered Nurse - South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation Required or Medical Laboratory Technician - American Medical Technologist Required or Medical Laboratory Scientist - American Medical Technologist Required or Medical Technologist - American Medical Technologist Required

Nice To Haves

• Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality - National Association for Healthcare Quality Preferred
• Certified Professional in Patient Safety - Certification Board for Professionals in Patient Safety Preferred
• Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification - Council for Six Sigma Certification Preferred

Responsibilities

• Direct the design, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of the organization’s infection prevention and control program across the enterprise.
• Ensure compliance with applicable standards and regulations, including Joint Commission, CMS, OSHA, and state and local public health requirements.
• Lead surveillance, outbreak investigation, and response activities related to infection prevention and control concerns.
• Develop and oversees annual infection prevention and control risk assessments, action plans, and mitigation strategies for high-risk areas.
• Monitor, analyze, and report infection prevention data, trends, process measures, and outcomes to leadership and relevant committees.
• Provide subject matter expertise, consultation, and education to leaders, providers, and staff regarding infection prevention practices and regulatory expectations.
• Partner with federal, state, and local health authorities, as well as internal stakeholders, on infection prevention communications, reporting, and response activities.
• Lead infection prevention rounds, assesses adherence to established practices, and drives corrective actions and performance improvement initiatives.
• Review and approves infection prevention considerations and interim life safety measures related to construction, renovation, and other environmental risk activities.
• Supervise infection prevention team members and direct reports, including setting priorities, supporting professional development, and ensuring program effectiveness.

Benefits

• We help people live better lives through better health.
• Award-winning workplace
• Not-for-profit organization
• Year-round access to the Myrtle Beach area’s warm, sunny climate and outstanding quality of life
• Workplace culture built around a spirit of inclusion, teamwork, mutual respect and recognition for a job well done.

What This Job Offers

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