Manager Infection Control - Quality & Patient Safety - Kettering - FT/Days

Kettering Health; Kettering (OH); On-site; USD 62,253 - 90,274; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Kettering, Ohio is seeking an Infection Control Officer. The role involves developing and implementing infection control policies and conducting research to safeguard against disease transmission. Qualified candidates will have a Nursing degree, a valid Ohio nursing license, and strong leadership skills. Competitive compensation is provided, with an expected salary range from $45.19 to $65.53 per hour.

Qualifications

• Active Ohio Registered Nursing Licensure or National licensure in Laboratory Science, Epidemiology or other clinical area required.
• Certified Infection Prevention and Control – Upon hire or within 2 years of hire required.

Responsibilities

• Acts as the Infection Control Officer ensuring effective policies against disease transmission.
• Conducts scientific research and monitors compliance.
• Develops and implements infection surveillance and control policies.

Skills

Knowledge of epidemiology

Effective communication skills

Leadership and management skills

Ability to evaluate statistical data

Education

Master’s Degree in Nursing or related Healthcare field preferred

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or related healthcare field

Job description

Overview

Kettering Health is a not-for-profit system of 13 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio. We are committed to transforming the health care experience with high-quality care for every stage of life. Our service-oriented mission is in action every day, whether it’s by providing care in our facilities, training the next generation of health care professionals, or serving others through international outreach.

Responsibilities

• This position serves as the Infection Control Officer (ICO) and requires knowledge of epidemiology and public health practices in an acute and outpatient care hospital environment with the goal of implementing effective and efficient procedures and policies to combat disease transmission among patients and staff.
• Conducts scientific research to recommend, implement, and monitor policies and procedures for hospital staff regarding sterilization, disinfection and decontamination of personnel, instruments and equipment.
• Provides support and expert guidance to the facility’s Infection Prevention and Control team for management of the prevention, investigation, monitoring and reporting of the spread of diseases.
• Develops and implements the facility-wide infection surveillance, prevention, and control policies and procedures that adhere to nationally recognized guidelines and standards, including the Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC).
• Ensures that all documentation of the infection prevention and control program is completed, including surveillance, prevention, and control activities.
• Communicates and collaborates with the hospital’s Quality Governance Council on infection prevention and control issues.
• Performs routine department rounding to ensure compliance with infection prevention and control policies and procedures and shares observations with appropriate leadership teams.
• Participates in facility Environment of Care Rounds and documents findings appropriately.
• Approves Infection Control risk assessments for construction projects, weekly rounding, and construction project closeouts in collaboration with the facilities management team.
• Collaborates with the facility’s antimicrobial stewardship program.
• Develops competency-based training and education of hospital personnel and staff on infection prevention and control guidelines, policies and procedures.
• Creates and maintains processes to aid in the prevention and control of HAIs, including auditing adherence to infection prevention policies and procedures by hospital personnel.
• Ensures maintenance of a sanitary facility environment.
• Develops and implements infection control measures related to hospital personnel for infection control purposes, including all hospital staff, contract workers, and volunteers.
• Mitigates risks associated with patient infections present upon admission and contributes to preventing healthcare-associated infections.
• Establishes and maintains processes for active surveillance; monitors compliance with all policies and program requirements.
• Coordinates with federal, state and local authorities to address communicable disease threats, bioterrorism, and outbreaks as required by law.
• Ensures compliance with reportable disease requirements of local/state/national health authorities.
• Evaluates the infection prevention and control program annually and revises the program when indicated.
• Participates in continual improvement initiatives; demonstrates problem-solving across routine to complex situations.
• Act as a role model for organizational values and standards of behavior, including trust, innovation, care, competence and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Nursing or related Healthcare field preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (State of Ohio) or related healthcare field.
• Active Ohio Registered Nursing Licensure or National licensure in Laboratory Science, Epidemiology or other clinical area required.
• Certified Infection Prevention and Control – Upon hire or within 2 years of hire required.

Minimum Work Experience

• Minimum of 1 year of progressive supervisory/leadership experience with demonstrated leadership and management skills.
• Maintains competencies and skills of IPC.
• Ability to communicate effectively, written and oral.
• Ability to evaluate statistical data for use in planning and monitoring outcomes.
• Ability to work under stressful situations.
• Proven skills in developing high performance teams and facilitating performance improvement projects.

Work Environment

• Requires travel to all network facilities to complete facility rounds for issue identification, process improvement and standardization projects.
• Fast-paced; prioritizes multiple projects with flexible hours as needed.
• Frequent use of computer systems to review electronic medical records and develop action plans; research on best practice.
• Frequent formal meetings to present/review data and guide teams in action planning.
• Support to hospital units and service areas to provide education, surveillance, and performance improvement measures.

Compensation details: 45.19-65.53