Manager Infection Prevention

Tower Health; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits

Tower Advance Pay

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement Savings Program

Life Insurance

Job summary

The Manager of Infection Prevention at Tower Health directs and coordinates the infection control program in the hospital. The role oversees surveillance, data analysis, interpretation, and reporting of healthcare-associated infections.

You will develop evidence-based policies, train staff in infection prevention, and serve as a resource and leader to influence infection prevention improvements across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Relevant infection prevention experience preferred.
• ASCP Certification or PA RN license or equivalent acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate the hospital's infection control program.
• Oversee surveillance, rounding, analysis, and reporting of healthcare-associated infections.
• Develop evidence-based infection prevention policies and standards.
• Train healthcare staff in infection prevention and act as a resource and leader.
• Implement and enforce Surveillance, Prevention and Control Program policies across the hospital.

Skills

Analytical

Collaborative

Computer skills

Customer service

Communication

Interpersonal

Clerical

Reasoning

Leadership

Listening

MS Office

Multitasking

Negotiation

Organizational

Problem solving

Project management

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ASCP Certification

RN license

Job description

Job Summary

The Manager of Infection Prevention directs and coordinates the infection control program in the hospital. The Manager oversees and is responsible for surveillance, rounding, analyzing, interpreting and the reporting of healthcare associated infections. Supports the development of evidence-based organizational infection prevention policies/standards that meet state, federal, regulatory and accrediting agencies standards. The Manager trains healthcare members in infection prevention, is a leader in infection prevention and serves as a resource, educator, researcher and proponent of change in order to influence infection prevention improvement to provide quality health care within the organization. The Manager will be given the authority to implement and enforce the Surveillance, Prevention and Control Program policies, coordinate all infection prevention and control within the hospital and facilitate ongoing monitoring of the effectiveness of prevention and/or control activities and interventions.

BENEFITS

• Generous time off, tuition assistance, and comprehensive benefits
• Instant access throughout the pay period with Tower Advance Pay, ensuring financial flexibility and convenience
• Employee Assistance Program, Retirement Savings Program, Life Insurance, and more!

Qualifications

Education Requirements

• 4 year Bachelor's Degree - OR - combination of relevant education & experience may be considered in lieu of Bachelor's Degree

Experience

• Relevant Experience

Certification and Licensure

• ASCP Certification OR PA RN License OR another clinical license or cert in lieu of an RN license or ASCP certification

Required Skills

• Analytical Skills
• Collaborative Skills
• Computer Skills to include use and navigation
• Customer Service Skills
• Excellent Communications Skills
• Excellent Interpersonal Skills
• General Clerical Skills
• Good Reasoning Skills
• Leadership Skills
• Listening Skills
• Microsoft Office Applications
• Multitasking
• Negotiation Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Problem Solving Skills
• Project Management Skills
• Strategic Thinking

BENEFITS

• Generous time off, tuition assistance, and comprehensive benefits
• Instant access throughout the pay period with Tower Advance Pay, ensuring financial flexibility and convenience
• Employee Assistance Program, Retirement Savings Program, Life Insurance, and more!

Overview

About St. Christopher's Hospital for Children

St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children, a partnership between Tower Health and Drexel University, is a 188-bed facility that provides exceptional care to children throughout the Greater Philadelphia area and surrounding counties.

St. Christopher’s is a Magnet® designated hospital and was recognized as a Women’s Choice Award Best Children’s Hospital.

In addition to its main location in Philadelphia, the hospital has a growing network of primary and specialty care locations throughout the Philadelphia suburbs and New Jersey so your child's health conditions can be treated close to home. Discover why our hospital is a great place to work—take a virtual tour of our facility here: St. Chris Hospital Tour

About the Organization

Tower Health, a regional healthcare system, serves communities across multiple counties in Pennsylvania. Its network includes Reading Hospital, Phoenixville Hospital, Pottstown Hospital, and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children (in partnership with Drexel University). Committed to academic medicine and training, Tower Health offers various programs, including residency and fellowship programs, the Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health, and the Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences. Additionally, the system provides a wide range of healthcare services, such as Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing, home healthcare via Tower Health at Home, TowerDirect ambulance and emergency response, Tower Health Medical Group, Tower Health Providers (a clinically integrated network), and Tower Health Urgent Care facilities across its service area.

Tower Health's Culture of Belonging and Inclusion

At Tower Health, building a culture of belonging is written into our organizational strategic goals. We understand that fulfilling our vision to proactively advance healthier communities requires a workplace culture that fosters inclusion, belonging, and respect; a workforce committed to equitable access to care; and a shared purpose of providing health and healing to all in need. Join us in our mission to deliver an outstanding Tower Experience for all.

Tower. You Belong Here.