Join Our Team: Infection Control Manager, Cooley Dickinson Hospital Are you passionate about ensuring the highest standards of infection prevention and control? Do you thrive in a dynamic healthcare environment where you can make a significant impact on patient safety and well-being? If so, we want you to join our team!At Mass General Brigham and Cooley Dickinson Hospital, we are committed to providing outstanding care while prioritizing patient safety and infection prevention. As our Infection Control Manager, you'll play a meaningful role in developing and implementing strategies to minimize the risk of healthcare-associated infections and promote a culture of safety throughout the hospital.In this role, you'll also be a part of the larger Infection Prevention team across the entire Mass General Brigham system with access to resources and thoughtful collaboration.Come be a part of our exciting transformation journey!Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and evaluate infection prevention and control policies, procedures, and protocols in accordance with regulatory guidelines and best practices.
- Conduct regular assessments of infection risks, surveillance, and outbreak investigations to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions as needed.
- Provide education and training to healthcare staff on infection control practices, hand hygiene, personal protective equipment (PPE) use, and other infection prevention measures.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement strategies for the prevention and management of infectious diseases, including COVID-19 and other emerging threats.
- Serve as a resource and liaison for infection control issues, providing guidance and support to healthcare providers, administrators, and other collaborators.
- Monitor compliance with infection control standards, conduct audits, and participate in accreditation and regulatory surveys.
- Stay current with emerging infectious diseases, epidemiological trends, and infection control literature to inform practice and policy decisions.
- Must be available to work in the case of a facility-declared emergency and to assist during regulatory agency reviews
QualificationsQualifications
- Bachelor's degree required. A Master's degree in Infection Control, Public Health, Epidemiology, or Statistics is preferred; Masters in Healthcare Management or another relevant field is equivalent.
- Certification in Infection Control (CIC) required upon hire.
- Prior experience in acute care facilities is strongly preferred.
- Current Massachusetts' licensure as a registered nurse strongly preferred.
- Minimum 5 years of related work experience required; greater than 10 years related work experience preferred.
EEO StatementIt is the policy of Cooley Dickinson Health Care to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Cooley Dickinson Health Care will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Cooley Dickinson Health Care embraces diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, and encourages people of color, veterans, people with disabilities, LGBTQ candidates, and people from other underrepresented groups to apply.