Infection Prevention Program Manager - RN Leader

Whitney M Young Jr Health Center; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Whitney M. Young Jr Health Center in New York seeks an Infection Prevention Program Manager (RN) to lead infection control across the clinic, the STI prevention clinic, and the triage RNs, while supporting EMR implementation and CLIA-waived testing.

The role emphasizes supervising triage nurses, providing clinical oversight, and ensuring HIPAA and regulatory compliance. Requires NYS license, CIC within 1 year, 5+ years experience; salary range $95k-$105k.

Qualifications

• Current NYS Nursing License; CIC certification within 1 year.
• Five+ years of healthcare experience with supervisory responsibilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; culturally competent.
• Proficient in MS Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Supervises triage nursing staff, including scheduling and performance management.
• Provides clinical oversight to the Triage Team and supports the Director of Nursing.
• Coordinates infection prevention practices and compliance with regulations.
• Leads data collection, analysis, and reporting of infection surveillance.
• Collaborates with Clinical Pharmacist on medication management related to infection prevention.
• Coordinates health assessments and occupational health activities.

Skills

Nursing license

CIC certification

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Whitney M. Young Jr Health Center in New York seeks an Infection Prevention Program Manager (RN) to lead infection control across the clinic, the STI prevention clinic, and the triage RNs, while supporting EMR implementation and CLIA-waived testing.

The role emphasizes supervising triage nurses, providing clinical oversight, and ensuring HIPAA and regulatory compliance. Requires NYS license, CIC within 1 year, 5+ years experience; salary range $95k-$105k.