Manager, Infection Prevention

Infection Control Specialist

Performs hospital infection control surveillance to identify actual nosocomial infections, clusters, and outbreaks; develops, reviews, and implements improved patient care practices for all hospital departments as related to infection control practices; conducts in-service education programs to maintain a high level of infection awareness and prevention and acts as liaison between the Infection Control Committee and all other departments of the hospital.

Job Description

• Perform hospital infection control surveillance to identify actual nosocomial infections, clusters, and outbreaks.
• Develop, review, and implement improved patient care practices for all hospital departments related to infection control.
• Conduct in-service education programs to maintain a high level of infection awareness and prevention.
• Act as liaison between the Infection Control Committee and all other departments of the hospital.

Requirements

• 4-year Bachelor's degree in Nursing or Allied Health (Required).
• Master's Degree in Nursing or Allied Health.
• 5 years demonstrated experience in infection prevention in various clinical specialties (Required).
• 1 year healthcare leadership role (project, oversight, lead) (Required).
• Preferred Certifications Licensures: Certified in Infection Control (CIC).