Infection Prevention Program Manager

Kent Hospital; Warwick (RI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent Hospital, part of Care New England Health System, seeks a Manager of Infection Prevention to oversee the Infection Prevention program, ensuring compliance with regulatory and accrediting agencies while minimizing infectious risk to patients and staff.

Reporting to the Quality Director and collaborating with medical leadership, you will guide policy development, data surveillance, and performance improvement initiatives to protect the hospital population and support organizational goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required; Master's Degree preferred in nursing, medical technology or healthcare related field.
• Minimum 7 years of healthcare experience with infection prevention or infection control activities.
• Rhode Island RN licensure required for nursing degree.
• Certification in Infection Control (CIC) required.
• Advanced knowledge of aseptic techniques and infection prevention procedures.
• Understanding of CDC, CMS, OSHA and Joint Commission requirements.
• Strong analytical, data collection and interpretation skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, infection surveillance systems and EHRs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to lead interdisciplinary teams and manage staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage infection control program for Kent Hospital.
• Provide direction and oversight to Infection Prevention staff, including coaching and performance management.
• Analyze, interpret and report surveillance data.
• Develop and revise Infection Prevention policies.
• Design and lead organizational performance improvement initiatives.
• Evaluate effectiveness of Infection Prevention program.
• Oversee outbreak investigations and educational programs for staff and patients.
• Conduct annual risk assessment and develop annual Infection Prevention plan.
• Develop initiatives to meet network and hospital infection prevention goals.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills

Leadership

Data interpretation

Verbal communication

Problem solving

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Infection surveillance systems

Electronic health records

Job description

Kent Hospital, part of Care New England Health System, seeks a Manager of Infection Prevention to oversee the Infection Prevention program, ensuring compliance with regulatory and accrediting agencies while minimizing infectious risk to patients and staff.

Reporting to the Quality Director and collaborating with medical leadership, you will guide policy development, data surveillance, and performance improvement initiatives to protect the hospital population and support organizational goals.