Manager, Infection Prevention

Piedmont Healthcare Inc.; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Clinic is seeking an Infection Prevention Manager primarily based at Piedmont Athens, with support across multiple Piedmont facilities in Georgia. The role leads infection prevention operations, drives safety and quality improvements, and promotes Lean-based continuous improvement across the system.

The position requires a Nursing degree with Georgia RN/Licensure (or NLC/eNLC), a Master’s in a health science field, and at least 5 years in hospital quality/epidemiology/performance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing with a current license in the State of Georgia as a Registered Nurse or NLC/eNLC Multistate License Required.
• Master’s degree in Microbiology, Public Health, Biology, Epidemiology, Medical Technology, or other related health/science field Required.
• 5 years of previous work experience in a hospital setting, clinical quality, epidemiology or performance improvement, preferably in infection prevention Required

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the infection prevention function across Piedmont facilities.
• Lead and drive safety and quality performance improvement initiatives to address trends and deficiencies as identified by the Surveillance and Analysis team and set by PHC QSS.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement to reduce infections using Lean methodology, coaching, data analysis, reliability and sustainability.
• Manage and support a portfolio of strategic projects using the performance improvement model.
• Ensure all performance improvement activities comply with regulatory and accreditation bodies.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing with current Georgia RN or NLC/eNLC Multistate License

Master’s degree in Microbiology, Public Health, Biology, Epidemiology, Medical Technology, or related health/science field

Job description

Overview

This position will be primarily based at Piedmont Athens; however, the Infection Prevention Manager will provide support across multiple facilities within the Piedmont system, including Piedmont Eastside, Piedmont Rockdale, Piedmont Walton, Piedmont Newton, and Piedmont Athens.

When you join Piedmont, you’re not just changing your work environment. We open doors to real change in the lives we touch — especially yours. We’re committed to bringing award-winning care to communities across Georgia and celebrating the strength our diversity creates. Together, we’re doing big things. One employee, one team, and one community at a time.Piedmont is a place where your work truly matters—and where you’re supported to do your best every day. We offer a collaborative culture, innovative resources, and leadership that is genuinely invested in your growth. With competitive benefits, wellness programs, and opportunities for advancement, you’ll have what you need to thrive now and build a strong future.

Responsibilities

Responsible for day-to-day operations of the infection prevention function at local entities and applicable practices. Responsible for leading and driving safety and quality performance improvement initiatives to address trends and deficiencies in Infection Prevention as identified by the Surveillance and Analysis team and set by PHC QSS. Promotes a culture of continuous improvement in the reduction of infections through use of Lean methodology, coaching, tools, data analysis, reliability, sustainability and spread. Manages and supports a portfolio of strategic projects using the performance improvement model. Ensures all performance improvement activities are compliant with regulatory and accreditation bodies.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing with a current license in the State of Georgia as a Registered Nurse or NLC/eNLC Multistate License Required or
• Master’s degree in Microbiology, Public Health, Biology, Epidemiology, Medical Technology, or other related health/science field Required

Work Experience

• 5 years of previous work experience in a hospital setting, clinical quality, epidemiology or performance improvement, preferably in infection prevention Required

Licenses and Certifications

• CIC - Certified in Infection Control Current Certification in Infection Control (CIC) from the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology (CBIC) Upon Hire Required

Business Unit : Company Name

Piedmont Clinic