Manager, Infection Prevention

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
● Adheres to the hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines
● Performs all job responsibilites in alignment with the core values, mission and vision of the organization
● Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures
● Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self education, attends ongoing educational programs)
● Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time.


WORKING CONDITIONS
● General environment: Works in a well-lighted, air-conditioned area, with moderate noise levels.
● May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids, or infectious organisms.
● May be required to change from one task to another of different nature without loss of efficiency or composure.
● Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.
● Long-distance or air travel as needed - not to exceed 10% travel.
● May be scheduled as needed including overtime

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

  • 4 year / Bachelor's degree in Nursing or Allied Health (Required)
  • Master's Degree in Nursing or Allied Health

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

  • 5 - 6 years demonstrated experience in infection prevention in various clinical specialties (Required)
  • 1 - 2 years healthcare leadership role (project, oversight, lead) (Required)


CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSURES

  • Preferred Certifications/Licensures: Certified in Infection Control (CIC)

GENERAL SKILLS

  • Organizational skills
  • Communication skills
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Customer relations
  • Analytical skills
  • Basic Computer skills
  • Microsoft Offi ce Suite
  • General Clerical skills


PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Have near normal vision: Clarity of vision (both near and far), ability to distinguish colors
  • Ability to perform repetitive tasks/motion
  • PHYSICAL DEMANDS
  • Occasionally within shift (1-33%) :(Bending/Stooping,Pushing/Pulling)
  • Frequently within shift (34-66%) :(Standing,Walking)
  • Continuously within shift (67-100%) :(Sitting)