Infection Prevention Manager
: Job Details :

Our healthcare client in the Anderson, SC area is looking for an Infection Prevention Manager for a full time permanent position in their hospital.

Required Qualifications include:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in nursing, Respiratory, Medical Lab or other related public health field

• Specialized knowledge: Advanced knowledge of Principles of Epidemiology and infectious disease; Infectious disease laws and regulations; and public health/communicable diseases policy and procedures

• Skills: Skill in identifying problems and recommending/implementing solutions. Able to prepare and maintain records and written reports, as well as competence in oral presentations. Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, hospital and medical staff, and the public. Proficient in communicating clearly and effectively with multiple constituents. Proficient in negotiating complex systems to promote positive change. Proficient in computer usage; particularly database and spreadsheet analysis. Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to ensure a safe working environment.

• Abilities: Ability to interpret, adapt, apply, and ensure appropriate compliance with guidelines and procedures. Ability to analyze situations and apply critical thinking.

• Professional certification: Certification in Infection prevention required. CIC certification preferred. Will accept a-IPC with requirement to obtain CIC within 2 years. RN license required if RN.

• Experience: 3-5 years infection prevention experience in hospital setting required.

Preferred Qualifications include:

• Leadership in a hospital-based infection prevention program

• Master's degree in nursing, or public health field

Technical Skills:

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Power point, Excel, Electronic Medical Record

SUMMARY OF POSITION PURPOSE

The Infection Prevention Manager is an experienced Infection Preventionist responsible for the day-today management of the Infection Prevention department that provides knowledge, guidance, and oversite to all activities within the team. In collaboration with the Medical Director of Infection prevention, they will set and monitor the ongoing infection prevention and control (IPC) strategy and ensure the achievement of IPC targets. This is a working manager role with duties and responsibilities as an Infection Preventionist as needed by the department.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develops, leads, and monitors Infection Prevention and Control program for all patients, workers, and visitors

• Oversees activities of the Infection Preventionists and functions as a Preventionist

• Facilitates and ensures timely reporting and assessment activities as required by regulatory agencies

• Serves as subject matter expert for policies and procedures in accordance with evidence-based best-practices and regulatory agency requirements

• Consults with Medical director of Infection Prevention, Chief quality officer, Director of system quality, and others as needed about clusters of organisms, disease trends and other IPC concerns

• Leads root cause analysis teams for hospital acquired infections and identifies action items to improve care

• Serves as an IPC expert resource for staff, patients, and visitors

• Rounds regularly to conduct surveillance and communicate with hospital staff and leadership regarding infection prevention and control measures

• Prepares and submits reports to appropriate committees as needed
• Performs time and attendance, annual evaluations, and other activities related to supervision of employees