Senior Infection Prevention Leader

Mass General Brigham

Boston (MA)

On-site

USD 118,000 - 171,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Mass General Brigham is seeking a experienced infection prevention and control leader to develop, implement, and manage a comprehensive program across multiple locations. You will ensure regulatory compliance, promote patient safety, and lead a team of infection preventionists in a fast-paced healthcare system.

The role requires 5-7 years in infection prevention, 3-5 years in leadership, and strong knowledge of CDC, OSHA, and The Joint Commission standards.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in nursing, public health, or related field.
5-7 years of infection control experience.
3-5 years in leadership or management role.
Strong knowledge of CDC/OSHA/The Joint Commission standards.
Excellent analytical, communication, and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

Create and manage infection control programs, policies, and procedures to comply with regulatory standards like CDC, OSHA, and The Joint Commission.
Collect, analyze, and interpret infection data to identify outbreaks and improvement areas and present findings to leadership and regulatory bodies.
Lead and mentor a team of infection preventionists, promoting continuous learning, conducting performance evaluations, and providing coaching.
Design and deliver training programs for staff on infection prevention practices to ensure compliance with protocols.
Work with clinical leaders, quality teams, and other departments to integrate infection control practices and support quality improvement efforts.
Maintain compliance with all infection control-related regulations and standards and prepare for regulatory inspections, audits, and surveys.
Lead investigations of infection outbreaks, develop action plans, and implement measures to control and prevent the spread of infections.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and stay updated on best practices, recommending new technologies and methods to enhance infection control programs.