Infection Control Program Manager

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Infection Control Program Manager','00310-37721','United States-Idaho-Idaho Falls-**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***.al Medical Center','Full-time','Nursing - Professional','!*!The largest medical facility in the region,
**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***.al Medical Center (EIRMC) is a modern, Joint
Commission-accredited, 330-bed full-service hospital located in Idaho
Falls.  Idaho Falls offers a rich variety
of outdoor activities with Grand Teton National Park, Yellowstone National
Park, Jackson, WY and Sun Valley all within a short drive from our hospital.  The
Infection Control Program Manager is responsible for the management of the
Infection Control Program This position is responsible for coordinating the
Infection Control activities of the hospital.  

 

The Infection Control Program Manager is the lead facilitator for the hospital
departments, physicians, external agencies, nursing staff, and allied
healthcare professionals that interact with all patients and the Infection
Control Program. The Program Manager ensures the care for the hospital’s patients
throughout the continuum and works with the Medical Staff Leadership to fulfill
that role. The Program Manager assumes day-to-day responsibility for process
and performance improvement activities of the programs.

 

 

MAJOR RESPONSBILITIES:

·     Ensures quality and regulatory compliance for all
accrediting and/or certifying bodies for the facility for any Infection Control
program requirements.

·    Collects,
trends and measures pertinent data, concurrently and retrospectively, on
hospital-acquired infections.  Reports to
the Infection Control Committee and provides the Medical Staff Leadership and
Administration with reports. 

·    Uses
the principles of Continuous Quality Improvement in the discovery and reporting
process.

·    Makes
rounds on hospital acute care units to interact with hospital staff caring for
patients with infections as able.  Helps
to identify patients needing IC services and assists with assuring isolation
technique is carried out correctly.

·    Utilizes
Infection Control knowledge as set forth by the Centers for Disease Control.

·    Interfaces
with the Medical Staff leaders and reports hospital acquired cases for further
investigation.

·    Assists
other community agencies when asked. Represents EIRMC in community awareness
programs.

·    Handles
epidemiology issues in all age specific categories.  Services include newborn, pediatric, adult,
geriatric and psychiatric patients (adolescents to adults).','!*!QUALIFICATIONS:

·    Requires
a State of Idaho Licensure in Nursing (BSN). Master’s degree preferred.  

·    Certification
in Infection Control required. Microbiology background desirable.

·    Must
have at least 5 years of clinical experience in the Acute Care setting.

·    Required
to have previous experience in Infection Control/Prevention; minimum 3 years

·    Current Idaho RN License and current BLS and ACLS
for healthcare providers required.

·    Proven
ability to work and communicate effectively with hospital and medical staff.

·    Clinically
proficient in growth and development and the range of treatment needed by the
specific case group.

·    Must demonstrate ability to work well with
patients/families, nursing, and ancillary staff, and physicians.

·    Basic
understanding of the principles of research and statistical analysis.

·    Flexibility,
creativity, initiative, and team building skills.

·    Experience in data collection and statistical
analysis recommended. ','Infection Control Program Manager

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