Manager of Infection Prevention (RN) FT Days

Care New England Health System; Butler (Butler County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization as a Manager of Infection Prevention. In this vital role, you will be responsible for investigating patient records and lab reports to ensure effective infection control measures are in place. Collaborating with Occupational Health, you will address employee infections and report cases to the RI Department of Health. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to public health and safety while working alongside dedicated professionals. If you are passionate about nursing and infection prevention, this position is an exciting chance to make a significant impact in the healthcare field.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing with 5+ years of experience preferred.
• RI State Licensure required; infection control experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review patient admissions for infectious diseases and lab reports.
• Conduct patient surveillance rounds and consult with medical staff.
• Report infectious disease cases to the RI Department of Health.

Skills

Infection Control

Data Gathering

Patient Surveillance

Consultation Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Tools

Computerized Systems

Job description

Manager of Infection Prevention (RN) FT Days

Department: BH-NURSING ADMIN

Operating Unit: Butler Hospital

Location: Providence, RI

Job ID: 21512

Job Status: Full Time

Shift: Days

Schedule: Other

Job Summary:

Performs a variety of data gathering, i.e., investigating patient records and lab reports relative to infection control and inputs this information onto a computerized system. Works with Occupational Health to investigate cases of employee infection and exposures. Reports infectious disease cases to RI Department of Health.

Responsibilities:

1. Reviews daily list of patient admissions for diagnoses indicative of infectious disease and/or nosocomial infection.
2. Reviews all microbiology/lab reports daily and enters appropriate information in computer.
3. Conducts patient surveillance rounds on nursing units.
4. Consults with physicians and/or nursing staff regarding patient infections.
5. Reports infectious disease cases to RI Department of Health.
6. Collaborates with Occupational Health for investigation of Employee infections/exposures.
7. Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing and a minimum of five years job-related experience or equivalent is preferred.
• RI State Licensure is also required. Experience or interest in infection control preferred.

Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions are trusted organizations fueling the latest advances in medical research, attracting top specialty-trained doctors, and honing renowned services and innovative programs to engage in the important discussions people need to have about their health.

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.

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.