Manager Infection Prevention

Parkview Health; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Parkview Health in Fort Wayne, IN seeks a Manager of Infection Prevention to provide strategic leadership for Infection Preventionists across the health system under the Director of Infection Prevention. You will drive high-quality infection prevention practices to safeguard patients and ensure regulatory compliance.

The role emphasizes collaboration with physicians, nursing, and executive leadership, development of standardized tools and workflows, and continuous improvement to reduce

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required
• CIC certification required
• 2-3 years of leadership experience with direct management of people

Responsibilities

• Supervises Infection Preventionists, sets clear expectations, ensures timely, accurate completion of duties
• Partners with physicians, nursing teams, and executive leadership to align infection prevention strategies with organizational goals
• Develops standardized tools, workflows, and evidence-based processes to drive consistency and quality across facilities
• Oversees mandatory reporting, audits, and follow-up activities to ensure regulatory compliance
• Establishes and adjusts priorities to allocate resources effectively in a dynamic environment
• Leads initiatives to monitor outcomes, identify trends, and implement corrective actions
• Contributes to reducing healthcare-associated infections and improving patient safety and outcomes

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing/public health/business administration or similar

Master's degree in nursing/public health or related field

Job description

Under the guidance of the Director of Infection Prevention, the Manager of Infection Prevention provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for all Infection Preventionists across the health system. Ensures consistent, high-quality infection prevention practices that safeguard patient safety and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Accountability: Directly supervises Infection Preventionists, setting clear expectations and holding team members accountable for timely, accurate completion of all assigned duties.

System-Wide Collaboration: Partners with physicians, nursing teams, and executive leadership to align infection prevention strategies with organizational goals and clinical priorities.

Operational Excellence: Develops and implements standardized tools, workflows, and evidence-based processes to drive consistency and quality across all facilities.

Regulatory Compliance: Oversees mandatory reporting, audits, and follow-up activities to ensure adherence to state, federal, and accreditation requirements.

Performance Optimization: Establishes and adjusts priorities in a dynamic environment, ensuring resources are allocated effectively to meet emerging challenges.

Continuous Improvement: Leads initiatives to monitor outcomes, identify trends, and implement corrective actions that advance infection prevention performance.

Impact: Plays a critical role in reducing healthcare-associated infections, enhancing patient outcomes, and supporting the organization’s commitment to safety and quality.

Bachelor's degree in nursing, public health, business administration or similar field required. Master’s degree in nursing, public health, or related field preferred.

Certification in Infection Prevention & Control (CIC).

2 - 3 years of leadership, directly managing people, required.