November 7, 2024

NPA WorldWide

Austin

FULL TIME

Infection Prevention Manager

Job description:

Job Summary
The Manager for Infection Prevention is a health care professional who works collaboratively with the medical and hospital staff to improve outcomes across the continuum of care. This position provides oversight for the Infection Prevention, Surveillance and Control Program; collects and abstracts data from charts; translates the data into actionable information; drives the performance improvement process; formulates committee reports; and, works collaboratively with other program managers, including facility and division leadership to standardize processes. Using principles of cost-containment, efficacy, efficiency and safety, the manager coordinates activities that mitigate the risk of infection in patients, staff, physicians, families and visitors. Principles of epidemiology sound surveillance, prevention and control methods will be employed to improve performance and outcomes. The manager shall coordinate all Infection Prevention, Surveillance and Control activities in the facility, from pre-admission through-out the continuum of care - through discharge. This position is responsible for the oversight of the Infection Prevention Coordinators in the department; planning, developing and implementing program goals and operations which encompass education of staff and physicians.
Job Responsibilities

You will utilize data to drive performance improvement activities reducing infection risk.
You will plan and conduct epidemiological investigations, research and other special studies related to infection prevention and implements interventions based on findings and data.
You will collaborate with Infectious Disease Physician lead.
You will work with IP staff, other disciplines and departments to develop and/or update area-specific and hospital-specific policies and procedures pertinent to infection prevention principles which comply with various regulatory body rules, regulations and recommendations.
You will demonstrate the ability to communicate IP information/data to departments, medical staff, Division leadership and/or committees as necessary to improve optimal patient care.
You will collect, report, and manage the data on communicable diseases as required by the Texas Department of State Health.
You will assist with education relative to the principles of infection prevention (asepsis, disinfection and sterilization, and isolation) for all staff in clinical, ancillary and support areas, including allied health and medical staff services in orientation and continuing education programs.
You will understand and monitor compliance with state and local regulations, including Joint Commission, CMS, OSHA and CDC standards/guidelines/regulations.

Qualifications:

Certified in Infection Control (CIC)- preferred
Bachelors Degree- Nursing
2+ years of IP exp in the acute care setting, working knowledge of Joint Commission Core Measures and/or CDC Initiatives is mandatory