System Manager Infection Control

System Manager Infection Control

Central NY State

Our client is a 200 bed teaching hospital and medical school campus affiliated with Columbia University’s College of Physicians and Surgeons, and through a nationally renowned Research Institute. They are continually advancing its missions of patient care, teaching and research, always anticipating and developing to meet the evolving needs of the people and the communities they serve.

Some highlights include:

• Group employed model (GEM) of physicians, providers, ancillary team members, hospitals and health centers serving patients across eight counties
• Academic medical center advancing the health care of people living in rural Central New York
• State-of-the-art technology supporting and adapting to an ever-changing health care delivery system
• Expansive and integrated health care network covering 5,000 square miles and comprised of:
• 6 affiliated hospitals
• More than 28 regional health centers
• Over 18 school-based health centers
• New York Center for Agricultural Medicine and Health (NYCAMH)
• Research Institute

Our client is seeking a successful Infection Control Professional to take a great unit to new heights of patient care.

Responsible for the overall budget, management and coordination, of the Infection Prevention and Control Program. Provides leadership and coordination for the development, implementation and evaluation of the Infection Control program including survey readiness. This includes providing a planned, systematic, organization-wide approach to identifying, designing, measuring, prioritizing and monitoring all Infection Prevention and Control activities, including new processes and services. Inherent in this role is the ability to ensure data integrity, inclusive of clear aggregated reports, the ability to prioritize and recommend improvements, decrease duplication, and ensure compliance with The Joint Commission (TJC), CDC, APIC, CMS, New York State standards and regulations along with any other applicable regulatory agencies. The scope of work includes supervision of assigned staff, education, training, hands-on participation/leadership, and development of assigned staff in performance improvement for the whole organization. The Manager collaborates with inpatient and outpatient departments, physicians and senior leadership to effectively measure, assess and continuously improve quality of care and services provided. Leads goal development driven by national and regional priorities. Serves as Infection Control Officer for the Medical Center. In addition to carrying out functions outlined in each particular job description, the manager will be expected to carry out the following responsibilities. Work in concert with other managers and department leads to become the implementation team for designated new projects at the request of EOT. Ensure development and implementation of relevant policies and associated processes along with periodic presentations and updates to leadership committees.

Minimum Requirements:

Education/Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree, RN License, BSN preferred, will consider BSN in progress.
• Minimum five years hospital-based clinical experience in Infection Prevention and Control .
• Minimum of two years in progressive Infection Prevention and Control experience preferred.
• Preference given for those possessing experience in academic healthcare.

Experience:

• CPHQ preferred.
• CIC (Certification in Infection Control) or must obtained within one year of hire.

Our client offers an aggressive salary based on experience, relocation assistance, an amazing work environment and a great health system to work and grow with!

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