Regional Infection Prevention Leader

Allegheny Health Network; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking an Infection Prevention Manager to design and implement hospital-wide infection prevention programs. You will oversee surveillance, policy development, and educator roles while ensuring compliance with accrediting and regulatory agencies across AHN sites.

You will lead the Infection Prevention team, collaborate with hospital leadership, and coordinate with public health authorities to prevent infections and promote patient safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Medical Technology, Public Health, Epidemiology or related field with five years clinical experience to include 1 year of Infection Prevention experience in a healthcare environment OR a minimum of 5 years' experience working in Infection Prevention with clinical experience in Nursing, Medical Technology, Public Health, Epidemiology or related field

Responsibilities

• Perform management responsibilities including hiring, coaching and development, and staff productivity. Plan, organize, staff, direct and control day-to-day operations and budgetary considerations.
• Develop and organize Infection Prevention Program for hospital areas and network-wide data collection, policies, and procedures to reduce hospital-acquired infections.
• Maintain ongoing training for AHN staff to reduce healthcare-associated infection risk and comply with Joint Commission and DOH regulations.
• Prepare data for Infection Prevention Committees, analyze data, and guide actions to ensure infection prevention compliance.
• Implement processes ensuring compliance with OSHA, Joint Commission, and other regulatory agencies and oversee construction-related infection control assessments.
• Participate in AHN committees and cost-containment initiatives; support network-wide quality projects.
• Coordinate reporting of communicable diseases with PA-NEDSS, NHSN and public health partners.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Medical Technology, Public Health, Epidemiology or related field

5 years infection prevention experience

Job description

Allegheny Health Network is seeking an Infection Prevention Manager to design and implement hospital-wide infection prevention programs. You will oversee surveillance, policy development, and educator roles while ensuring compliance with accrediting and regulatory agencies across AHN sites.

You will lead the Infection Prevention team, collaborate with hospital leadership, and coordinate with public health authorities to prevent infections and promote patient safety.