Manager Infection Prevention

Kent Hospital; Warwick (RI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent Hospital, part of Care New England Health System, seeks a Manager of Infection Prevention to oversee the Infection Prevention program, ensuring compliance with regulatory and accrediting agencies while minimizing infectious risk to patients and staff.

Reporting to the Quality Director and collaborating with medical leadership, you will guide policy development, data surveillance, and performance improvement initiatives to protect the hospital population and support organizational goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required; Master's Degree preferred in nursing, medical technology or healthcare related field.
• Minimum 7 years of healthcare experience with infection prevention or infection control activities.
• Rhode Island RN licensure required for nursing degree.
• Certification in Infection Control (CIC) required.
• Advanced knowledge of aseptic techniques and infection prevention procedures.
• Understanding of CDC, CMS, OSHA and Joint Commission requirements.
• Strong analytical, data collection and interpretation skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, infection surveillance systems and EHRs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to lead interdisciplinary teams and manage staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage infection control program for Kent Hospital.
• Provide direction and oversight to Infection Prevention staff, including coaching and performance management.
• Analyze, interpret and report surveillance data.
• Develop and revise Infection Prevention policies.
• Design and lead organizational performance improvement initiatives.
• Evaluate effectiveness of Infection Prevention program.
• Oversee outbreak investigations and educational programs for staff and patients.
• Conduct annual risk assessment and develop annual Infection Prevention plan.
• Develop initiatives to meet network and hospital infection prevention goals.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills

Leadership

Data interpretation

Verbal communication

Problem solving

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Infection surveillance systems

Electronic health records

Job description

Job Summary

The Manager of Infection Prevention, in conjunction with the Quality Director, Chief Medical Officer, and Infection Disease Director, oversees the development, implementation and management of an Infection Prevention program that minimizes infectious risk to patients, families and team members and complies with current requirements of regulatory, government and accrediting/licensing agencies and organizational policies and procedures.

Job Summary

The Manager of Infection Prevention, in conjunction with the Quality Director, Chief Medical Officer, and Infection Disease Director, oversees the development, implementation and management of an Infection Prevention program that minimizes infectious risk to patients, families and team members and complies with current requirements of regulatory, government and accrediting/licensing agencies and organizational policies and procedures.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead and manage infection control program for Kent Hospital.
• Provide direction and oversight to Infection Prevention staff, including coaching, performance management, staff development, and accountability for department goals and outcomes.
• Analyze, interpret, and report surveillance data.
• Develop and revise Infection Prevention policies.
• Design, implement, and lead organizational performance improvement initiatives.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of the Infection Prevention program.
• Oversee outbreak investigations and educational programs for team members and patients.
• Conducts annual risk assessment and develops annual Infection Prevention plan based on population(s) served, services provided, and analysis of surveillance data.
• Develops initiatives and interventions to successfully meet network and hospital level infection prevention goals.
• Performs other job-related duties as required or requested.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree Required; Master's Degree Preferred in nursing, medical technology or healthcare related field.
• Minimum 7 Years of healthcare experience required, including experience in infection prevention or infection control related activities.
• Rhode Island Registered Nurse (RN) licensure required for individuals with a nursing degree.
• Certification in Infection Control (CIC) required.
• Advanced knowledge in aseptic techniques and infection prevention and control procedures.
• Understanding of regulatory and accreditation standards, including CDC, CMS, OSHA, and Joint Commission requirements.
• Strong analytical, data collection, and data interpretation skills with the ability to develop effective interventions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, infection surveillance systems, and electronic health records.
• Effective verbal and written communication, education, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to lead interdisciplinary teams and manage staff effectively.
• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills in clinical and operational settings.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, respond to outbreaks and emergencies, and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.

About Us

Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions, Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, is a trusted, integrated health care organization that fuels the latest advances in medical research, attracts the nation’s top specialty-trained doctors, hones renowned services and innovative programs, and engages in the important discussions people need to have about their health and end‑of‑life wishes.

Care New England is helping to transform the future of health care, providing a leading voice in the ongoing effort to ensure the health of the individuals and communities we serve.

EEO Statements

Americans with Disability Act Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case‑by‑case basis.

EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Ethics Statement: Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.