Infection Prevention Manager: Lead Safety & Compliance

Mercy; Festus (MO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Matched retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy Jefferson in Festus, MO, is seeking an Infection Prevention Manager to lead our hospital's infection prevention program. You will partner with leaders, providers, and multidisciplinary teams to advance a culture of safety through prevention, surveillance, and control of healthcare-associated infections and communicable diseases.

The role provides strategic leadership, drives quality improvement, ensures regulatory compliance, and promotes evidence-based practices that protect patients,

Qualifications

• BS in clinical healthcare or health sciences or related field.
• Five years' experience in Infection Prevention.
• Certification in Infection Control required.
• Master's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for the infection prevention program.
• Drive quality improvement initiatives and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Promote evidence-based practices to protect patients, caregivers, and visitors.
• Develop and oversee department budget and staff operations.
• Collaborate with hospital leaders and multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Infection prevention

Policy development

Surveillance data analysis

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Quality improvement

Education program development

Education

Bachelor's degree in clinical healthcare or health sciences

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Mercy Jefferson in Festus, MO, is seeking an Infection Prevention Manager to lead our hospital's infection prevention program. You will partner with leaders, providers, and multidisciplinary teams to advance a culture of safety through prevention, surveillance, and control of healthcare-associated infections and communicable diseases.

The role provides strategic leadership, drives quality improvement, ensures regulatory compliance, and promotes evidence-based practices that protect patients,