Manager, Infection Prevention

Piedmont Healthcare; Georgia (VT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Infection Prevention Specialist to enhance safety and quality in healthcare settings. This role involves managing infection prevention operations, leading improvement initiatives, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in nursing or a related health field, along with a passion for continuous improvement and data-driven decision-making. Join a forward-thinking organization that values innovation and excellence in patient care, and make a significant impact on reducing infections and improving healthcare outcomes.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in clinical quality or epidemiology, preferably in infection prevention.
• Current CIC certification required for this role.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations of infection prevention functions at local entities.
• Drive safety and quality performance improvement initiatives.

Skills

Infection Prevention

Data Analysis

Lean Methodology

Performance Improvement

Coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Master's degree in Microbiology

Master's degree in Public Health

Master's degree in Biology

Master's degree in Epidemiology

Tools

Performance Improvement Model

Certification in Infection Control (CIC)

Lean Six Sigma

Job description

Description:

JOB PURPOSE:
Responsible for day-to-day operations of the infection prevention (IP) function at assigned 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 IP 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.

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:
Bachelors degree in Nursing with a current license in the State of Georgia as a Registered Nurse or NLC/eNLC Multistate License OR Masters degree in Microbiology, Public Health, Biology, Epidemiology, Medical Technology or other related health/science field.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Five (5) years of previous work experience in a hospital setting, clinical quality, epidemiology or performance improvement, preferably in infection prevention.

MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW:
None.

REQUIRED ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Current Certification in Infection Control (CIC) from the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology (CBIC).

PREFERRED ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Certification in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ), Certification in Public Health (CPH), or Lean Six Sigma Healthcare or QPI Certifications Black Belt. Masters degree in Nursing or other related health/science field.