Infection Prevention Manager - Lead Patient Safety

Southwest General; Middleburg Heights (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwest General Health Center in Middleburg Heights, OH seeks an Infection Prevention Manager to lead the infection prevention program, ensure compliance with accrediting and governing agencies, and drive patient safety through surveillance, prevention, and control activities.

The role collaborates with medical staff and department leaders, participates in committees, and oversees staff education and program development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing, public health, clinical laboratory science, epidemiology, or related field.
• Master's degree preferred.
• CIC at hire or within one year; associate IPC path if needed.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operation of the infection prevention program and surveillance activities.
• Collaborate with medical staff, leadership, and other departments.
• Lead work groups or committees for IPC program success.
• Coordinate with Employee Health on infections/immunizations.
• Provide staff education and program development to improve safety.

Skills

Infection prevention leadership

NHSN reporting

CDC/HICPAC guidelines

Epidemiology

Risk stratification

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing, public health, clinical laboratory science, epidemiology, or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Infection surveillance software

Microsoft Excel

EMR data extraction

Job description

Southwest General Health Center in Middleburg Heights, OH seeks an Infection Prevention Manager to lead the infection prevention program, ensure compliance with accrediting and governing agencies, and drive patient safety through surveillance, prevention, and control activities.

The role collaborates with medical staff and department leaders, participates in committees, and oversees staff education and program development.