Manager-Infection Prevention - Mercy Hospital Jefferson

MHM Support Services; Festus (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy Hospital Jefferson seeks an Infection Prevention Manager to lead the prevention program, surveillance and control of healthcare-associated infections. You will partner with hospital leaders to advance safety culture and regulatory compliance, shaping education and policy to protect patients and staff.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in a clinical field, five years in infection prevention, and certification in infection control, with a master's preferred and a strong focus on QA and

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's in clinical healthcare or health sciences. (e.g., nursing, lab sciences, public health)
• Experience: Five years in Infection Prevention.
• Certifications: Certification in Infection Control required.

Responsibilities

• Lead infection prevention program, driving quality improvement and safety.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and evidence-based practices hospital-wide.
• Collaborate with executives and departments to advance infection control initiatives.

Education

Bachelor's of science in clinical healthcare or health sciences related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy! Identify needs of all departments related to infection prevention. Develop policies/guidelines, dev./implement educ. programs to meet needs of all depts/community agencies. Advisor to all personnel on infection prevention, including isolation, policy/procedure development, infectious disease exposure, and educ. needs. Keep current on all related fed/state/local requirements and regulatory bodies. Disseminate and analyze data for program advancement and prevention of infections. Initiate programs to expand capability to meet special projects/studies. Initiate studies/conduct investigations for research projects or QA programs. Assist other depts in the facility in conducting research projects. Develop budget, oversee operations of the dept/staff. Assist other members of the Dept as needed.

Position Details

Location: Mercy Hospital Jefferson 1400 US Highway 61, Festus, MO 63028 Hours/Schedule: Full-Time Days

As an integral member of the Mercy Jefferson leadership team, the Infection Prevention Manager partners with hospital leaders, providers, and multidisciplinary teams to advance a culture of safety through the prevention, surveillance, and control of Healthcare-Associated infections and communicable diseases. This role provides strategic leadership for the infection prevention program, driving quality improvement initiatives, ensuring regulatory compliance, and promoting evidence-based practices that protect patients, caregivers, and visitors while enhancing overall clinical outcomes.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's of science in clinical healthcare or health sciences related field (e.g., nursing, lab sciences, public health or related field).
• Experience: Five years' experience required in Infection Prevention.
• Certifications: Certification in Infection Control required.

Preferred Education

• Master's degree preferred.

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.

• medical
• dental
• vision coverage
• paid time off
• tuition support
• matched retirement plans

Transforming the Health of Our Communities

Our Mercy health system was founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1986. But our heritage goes back more than 195 years. It began with an Irish woman named Catherine McAuley, who was determined to help women and children in Dublin experiencing poverty. Though Catherine had a modest upbringing, she received an unexpected inheritance that allowed her to fulfill that dream. In 1827, she opened the first House of Mercy in Dublin, intending to teach skills to women and educate children. Many volunteers came to help. A few years later, Catherine founded the Sisters of Mercy, one of the first religious orders whose Sisters were free to walk among the poor and visit them in their homes. In 1843, the Sisters of Mercy came to the United States. In 1856, they traveled to St. Louis. In the years to come, they would establish hospitals throughout the Midwest. Many of these would join together in 1986 as Mercy.