Senior Infection Prevention Lead

Care New England; Warwick (RI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Care New England Health System seeks a Manager of Infection Prevention to lead the infection prevention program with clinical and executive partners, minimizing infection risk for patients, families and staff while adhering to regulatory requirements.

The ideal candidate will have an advanced degree, CIC certification, RN licensure, and strong skills in data analysis, policy development, and teams leadership to drive improvement across Kent Hospital and the network.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred in nursing, medical technology or healthcare related field.
• RN licensure in Rhode Island required for nursing degree holders.
• Certification in Infection Control (CIC) required.
• Advanced knowledge in aseptic techniques and infection prevention procedures.
• Knowledge of regulatory and accreditation standards (CDC, CMS, OSHA, Joint Commission).
• Strong analytical, data collection and interpretation skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, infection surveillance systems, and EHRs.

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, implement and lead performance improvement initiatives.
• Evaluate program effectiveness and outcomes.
• Oversee outbreak investigations and educational programs.
• Conduct annual risk assessment and develop Infection Prevention plan.
• Develop initiatives to meet network and hospital goals.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills

Leadership

Data interpretation

Verbal communication

Written communication

Critical thinking

Multitasking

Infection prevention knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

RN licensure (RI)

CIC certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Infection surveillance systems

Electronic health records

Job description

Care New England Health System seeks a Manager of Infection Prevention to lead the infection prevention program with clinical and executive partners, minimizing infection risk for patients, families and staff while adhering to regulatory requirements.

The ideal candidate will have an advanced degree, CIC certification, RN licensure, and strong skills in data analysis, policy development, and teams leadership to drive improvement across Kent Hospital and the network.