Manager, Infection Prevention

Description:

JOB PURPOSE:
Responsible for day-to-day operations of the infection prevention (IP) function at assigned local entities and applicable practices. Responsible for leading and driving safety and quality performance improvement initiatives to address trends and deficiencies in Infection Prevention as identified by the Surveillance and Analysis IP team and set by PHC QSS. Promotes a culture of continuous improvement in the reduction of infections through use of Lean methodology, coaching, tools, data analysis, reliability, sustainability and spread. Manages and supports a portfolio of strategic projects using the performance improvement model. Ensures all performance improvement activities are compliant with regulatory and accreditation bodies.

infection preventionist, infection control

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:
Bachelors degree in Nursing with a current license in the State of Georgia as a Registered Nurse or
NLC/eNLC Multistate License OR Masters degree in Microbiology, Public Heath, Biology, Epidemiology,
Medical Technology or other related health/science field.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Five (5) years of previous work experience in a hospital setting, clinical quality, epidemiology or performance improvement, preferably in infection prevention.

MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW:
None.

REQUIRED ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Current Certification in Infection Control (CIC) from the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology (CBIC)

PREFERRED ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Certification in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ), Certification in Public Health (CPH), or Lean Six Sigma Healthcare or QPI Certifications Black Belt. Masters degree in Nursing or other related health/science field.