Manager of Infection Prevention

nn The Director of Infection Prevention is responsible for the coordination, implementation and oversight of the organizations infection prevention program.

The Director provides leadership and supports departments through promotion of infection prevention initiatives throughout the organization.

The Director supports the nursing staff’s primary commitment to protect the health, safety and rights of the individual, family or community.

The Director will develop and maintain policies and procedures that support successful quality/patient safety outcomes and ongoing improvement in the delivery of healthcare to patients, identification of areas of opportunity, and coordination and execution of regulatory compliance programs as related to Federal, State and other agencies.

Provides ongoing surveillance of infection disease present in the hospital and takes appropriate steps to contain and prevent the acquisition and transmission of infectious agents in accordance with CDC guidelines and hospital policies.nn nn Education nn nn BSN Required nn nn Master’s Degree in Public Health/Nursing/related field Preferred nn nn MUST BE A RN nn nn Experience nn nn 5 years hospital experience in infection prevention and healthcare environment
– MUST HAVE ACUTE CARE HOSPITAL EXPERIENCE nn nn MUST have leadership experience nn nnKnowledgeable about: a) epidemiologic principles and infectious diseases, b) sterilization, sanitation and disinfection practices.

knowledgeable in adult education principles and patient care practice.

understanding of microbiology and biostatistics.

Accurate documentation of records and statistics.

Excellent interpersonal skills.nn nn Licensure/Certifications: nn nn
• Texas State RN license or compact license is acceptednn nn
• Current Certification in Infection Control (CIC).

– MUST have within 1 year of hire nn nn Additional Information nn nn Facility is looking for HIGH ENERGY candidates nn nn Personality/high energy is really important to the leader nn nnGeneral Commentsnn nnSalary: $104,000
– $124,000 Max ( 25yrs)
– Salary is based on years of experiencenn nn nn nn Director Bonus: up to 15% of Salary
– Based on performancenn nn nn nn Sign On:
– Yes nn nn nn nn Relo
– Yes nn nn nn nn Sign on and relo is between $8-12K for both ( case by case basis) nn