Manager of Infection Prevention
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Overview:

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Located conveniently in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center is a 571-bed, not-for-profit hospital that provides a wide range of health, social and support services. Founded in 1895 by the Sisters of Mercy, St. Joseph's was the first hospital in the Phoenix area. More than 125 years later, St. Joseph's remains dedicated to its mission of caring for the poor and underserved.

We are extremely proud to be a nationally recognized center for quality quaternary care, medical education and research. St. Joseph's includes the internationally renowned Barrow Neurological Institute, Norton Thoracic Institute, Cancer Center at St. Joseph's, Ivy Brain Tumor Center, and St. Joseph's Level I Trauma Center (which is verified by the American College of Surgeons). The hospital is also a respected center for high-risk obstetrics, neuro-rehabilitation, orthopedics, and other medical services. St. Josephs is considered a sought-after destination hospital for treating the most complex cases from throughout the world. Every day, approximately 20 percent of the hospitals patients have traveled from outside of Arizona and the United States to seek treatment at St. Josephs.

U.S News & World Report routinely ranks St. Joseph's among the top hospitals in the United States for neurology and neurosurgery. In addition, St. Joseph's boasts the Creighton University School of Medicine at St. Joseph's, and a strategic alliance with Phoenix Children's Hospital.

St. Joseph's is consistently named an outstanding place to work and one of Arizona's healthiest employers. Come grow your career with one of Arizona's Most Admired Companies.

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Responsibilities:

Job Summary:

The Manager of Infection Prevention oversees multiple SJHMC facilities' Infection Prevention program. Directs all infection prevention-related activities associated with surveillance, performance improvement, and education which are intended to ensure that the facilitys patients, personnel and visitors will be protected from transmission of diseases and infection within the facilitys environment as identified in the core competency model by the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC).

Job Responsibility:

• Responsible for oversight of facility/facilities compliance with Infection Prevention Hospital Accreditation Standards, State and CMS regulations, and for the daily operations of the Infection Prevention Department.
• Ongoing assessment and development of training programs, policies & procedures and forms to address the Infection Prevention needs of employees, volunteers, contract workers, independent contractors, physicians, registry workers and students in accordance with the guidelines established by the regulatory agencies.
• Develops and operationalizes the Infection Prevention Programs annual risk assessment, action plans, and annual evaluations. Takes on the strategic development of the infection prevention program within the facility/facilities.
• Tracks financial impact of reported hospital acquired infections and provides stewardship of resources while promoting maximum patient outcomes, costs, and quality of care for all served.

Qualifications:

Minimum:

Experence:

• Minimum of five (5) years clinical experience in Nursing, Microbiology, Biology or Public Health and four (4) years of experience as an Infection Preventionist in an acute care facility.

Education:

• Masters degree in healthcare related field required or Bachelors degree in Science (Microbiology, Biology, Nursing, Public Health) with ten (10) years of infection prevention work experience in lieu of masters degree.

Licensure:

• An active license in state of practice is required for a Registered Nurse or Clinical Lab Scientist. Certification in Infection Prevention and Control by the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology (CBIC) to be obtained during first two (2) years of hire.

We offer great benefits to support you and your family, including:

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance (no premium option for employee benefits)
• Flexible spending accounts
• Matching 403(b) retirement program
• Fully Funded Pension Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Mental Health Benefit
• Employee Life Insurance
• Eligible for annual incentive pay based on company performance
• Dignity Health now offers an Education Benefit program for benefit-eligible employees in Arizona. This program provides debt relief and student loan assistance to help you achieve your goals. Full-time employees can receive up to $18,000 over five years, while part-time employees can receive up to $9,000. Advanced Practice Providers and Faculty Physicians can receive up to $90,000 if full-time and hired within a year of completing their residency or fellowship. Part-time providers can receive up to $45,000. Join our team at Dignity Health to take advantage of this amazing opportunity!

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