Job Details

Community hospital looking to bring on Manager Infection Control! Sign On Incentives!

Job Summary and Qualifications

• Responsible for the management of the Infection Control Program, providing guidance and professional assistance to ensure there is structure and resources needed to implement an effective infection control program.
• Ensures compliance to accreditation and regulatory standards that relate to hospital infection control practices.
• Provides ongoing surveillance of infectious diseases present in the hospital and takes appropriate steps to contain and prevent the acquisition and transmission of infectious agents in accordance with CDC guidelines and hospital policies.
• Provides orientation to new staff associates regarding infection control principle and provides ongoing education and resources for patient care units.

Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university in healthcare related field required. Master's Degree preferred.

Experience:

• 2+ years of Recent Acute Care Infection Prevention experience.

Certification:

• Certification in Infection Prevention and Control – CIC.
• Must be eligible for Certification and obtain certification within 18 months of employment.