MANAGER - INFECTION CONTROL

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

• Schedule, Shift, Hours FULL-TIME , Days , Monday through Friday; 7:30- AM - 4:00 PM

Southwest General Health Center is a 352-bed community hospital located in Middleburg Heights, Ohio. One of the last standing community hospitals in Northeast Ohio, we partner with University Hospitals and other local community organizations to provide a full range of services to all who need us. We are certified as a Level III Trauma Center and a Primary Stroke Center, and have been serving our community for over 100 years!

Why work at SWGHC?

In addition to the outstanding culture, we offer great benefits, no rotating shifts, free parking and are close to the turnpike and I-71. Come join our team! #loveajobthatlovesyouback

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Infection Prevention Manager carries out strategies and the vision for the infection prevention program. The Infection Prevention Manager is responsible and accountable for the overall management of the development and administration of the Organizational infection prevention program, including compliance with accrediting, licensing, and governing agency expectations, policy development, staff education, program coordination, and the evaluation of all aspects of service delivered: ensuring quality programs and patient safety. The Infection Prevention Manager is responsible for the daily operational oversight of the infection prevention program, including surveillance, prevention, and control activities necessary to prevent and control infection, as well as managerial oversight of the infection prevention team.

The Infection Prevention Manager establishes and maintains effective working relationships with medical staff, organization leaders, and other departments, and fosters a collaborative environment with department leadership and staff to achieve department goals. Leadership of and/or participation in work groups or committees as required for the success of the infection prevention program. Collaboration with Employee Health related to employee infections/immunizations. Active participation in environmental inspections, onboarding, continuing education, and in-services.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

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

Required length of experience:

• At least five years in an acute care hospital setting, with direct infection prevention experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of NHSN reporting and CDC/HICPAC guidelines.
• Familiarity with DNV or TJC, CMS Conditions of Participation, OSHA, CDC, and APIC standards.
• Microsoft Office proficiency, especially Excel.
• Experience with infection surveillance software and EMR data extraction is preferred.
• Experience in process improvement, employee health, and patient safety is preferred.
• Working knowledge of epidemiologic and statistical methods, including risk stratification, is preferred.

Required licensure, certification, and/or registry:

• Certification in Infection Prevention and Control (CIC) at hire, or within one year of hire for candidates with prior infection prevention experience.
• Candidates new to infection prevention obtain the Associate, Infection Prevention and Control (a-IPC) within one year of hire, with an employer-supported path to CIC within three years.
• Current State of Ohio Registered Nurse licensure preferred, not required.

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