Director Infection Prevention & Control

Catholic Health; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Health in Buffalo is seeking a detailed and experienced professional to manage the Infection Prevention and Control Program. This role involves overseeing compliance with safety standards and requires strong interpersonal and leadership skills.

The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree and several years of relevant experience, including management in an acute care setting. Responsibilities include budgeting, staff management, and ensuring a safe environment for patients and staff.

Qualifications

• 3 years of Infection Control experience in an acute care setting.
• 5 years of clinical experience.
• 3 years of management experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage Infection Prevention and Control Program.
• Budgeting and staffing priorities.
• Ensure compliance with Infection Prevention standards.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Statistical understanding

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Basic computer skills

Management skills

Education

Masters Degree, MSN, MPH, PT, OT, RT, RD, Clinical Science

Current Professional License in New York

Certification in Infection Control or eligible for certification

Job description

Facility: Administrative Regional Training Cntr

Shift: Shift 1

Status: Full Time

FTE: 1.000000

Bargaining Unit: ACE Associates

Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: Yes

Work Schedule: Days

Hours: 8-4pm

Summary

Responsible for the management, planning, organizing, coordinating, implementing and monitoring of the Infection Prevention and Control Program for Catholic Health (CH) with matrix oversight responsibility for all ministries. Responsibilities will include budgeting and determining staffing priorities. Responsible for assuring that CH meets Infection Prevention and Control Standards applied by external agencies such as the CDC, CMS, DOH, The Joint Commission, OSHA and others. Assures that the Infection Prevention and Control Program provides a safe environment for patients, visitors and staff through prevention and risk reduction interventions. This position involves professional responsibilities in the areas of case finding, surveillance, analysis and interpretation, reporting, inspection, education, consultation and recommendations to prevent and control infections.

Education

• Masters Degree, MSN, MPH, PT, OT, RT, RD, Clinical Science
• Current Professional Licensed by the State of New York as applicable by degree
• Current Certification in Infection Control or eligible for certification

Experience

• Three (3) years of Infection Control experience in an acute care setting
• Five (5) years clinical experience
• Three (3) years Management experience
• Emergency Preparedness experience preferred

Knowledge, Skill and Ability

• Strong interpersonal skills to work with other members of Management, Administration, Medical Staff and front line staff
• Demonstrate the ability to lead, challenge, motivate and facilitate others to achieve results
• Understanding of statistics, population health and regulatory agencies
• Ability to lead cross organizational teams to improve identified outcomes
• Experience in planning and presentation of group programs
• Requires excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in basic computer skills
• Strong managerial skills to successfully manage Infection Control team
• Valid NYS Drivers License

Working Conditions

• Flexible schedule and able to travel to multiple CH sites
• Will carry a cell phone to be available for emergent issues

Environment

• Normal heat, light space, and safe working environment; typical of most office jobs.
• Occasional exposure to one or more mildly unpleasant physical conditions.
• Intermittent exposure to a few unpleasant physical conditions.
• Frequent exposure to many disagreeable physical conditions.
• Continuous exposure to extremely disagreeable physical conditions.