Infection Prevention Manager

Children's Hospital of Michigan; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

DMC Children's Hospital of Michigan is seeking an Infection Prevention Manager to direct and coordinate the hospital's infection control program. The role emphasizes policy development, monitoring, and compliance with regulatory standards to reduce transmission of infections.

Responsibilities include data collection, staff education, budget planning, and supervising IP staff. Required: AHA BLS and CIC within 2 years; 2 years IP experience, 3–5 years preferred in acute care settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Healthcare related field is required; Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum: 2 years of infection prevention experience in an acute care setting.
• Preferred: 3–5 years of infection prevention experience in an acute care setting.
• Required: AHA BLS certification and CIC within 2 years in the role.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate the infection control program across the hospital.
• Ensure program compliance with professional, state, federal, and regulatory standards.
• Plan and implement policies, data collection, reporting, and education.
• Oversee budget planning and staff management within the IP department.

Skills

Infection prevention

Education

Bachelor's degree in healthcare related field

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Are you a results-driven leader ready to make a meaningful impact to patients, caregivers, and your community? At DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital, we’re seeking an innovative and experienced healthcare leader to drive excellence and inspire our team towards exceptional patient outcomes and operational success.

Benefit Statement

At Tenet Healthcare, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

The Infection Prevention Manager directs and coordinates the infection control program in the hospital. The designated person will be given the authority to implement and enforce the Program policies, coordinate all infection prevention, and control activities within the hospital, and facilitate ongoing monitoring of the effectiveness of prevention and/or control activities and interventions. The Infection Prevention Manager will ensure the IP program is in compliance with professional, state, federal and regulatory standards designed to reduce or eliminate spread of infections in the facility and to monitor patient care for compliance with established standards.

Responsible for program planning and policy development and implementation; data collection, reporting, education and regulatory compliance; budget planning; Manages the department and staff; has the ability to hire, fire and discipline; may be responsible for surveillance activities; evaluates the effectiveness of the program; provides education to staff, patients, visitors as needed. and families.

Qualifications

Minimum Education: Bachelor's in Healthcare related field. Preferred: Masters Degree

Required: 2 years of infection prevention experience in an acute care setting

Preferred: 3 - 5 years experience in an acute care setting.

Required: AHA BLS. CIC within 2 years in role.

Facility Description

Children’s Hospital of Michigan is an international leader in pediatric and adolescent medicine. Surgical services include general, thoracic, reconstructive and cardiovascular. Imaging technology designed specifically for children provides advanced diagnostic services including Positron Emission Tomography (PET) and MRI. The Children’s Hospital of Michigan Emergency Department is a verified Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center and dedicated pediatric burn center. Experts in pediatric critical care, rehabilitation, and neonatal and perinatal medicine provide care for thousands of children every year at Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Children’s Hospital of Michigan - Troy and six ambulatory sites.

EEO Statement

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Primary Location: Detroit, Michigan

Facility: DMC Children's Hospital of Michigan

Job Type: Full Time

Shift Type: Day

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

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Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.