What are the responsibilities and job description for the Infection Prevention Program Manager - Missoula, -MT position at Crescentia GTS?
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JOB DESCRIPTION :
POSITION SUMMARY
The Infection Preventionist is responsible for the development, implementation, and evaluation of the hospital’s infection prevention and control program. This role involves conducting surveillance, data analysis, and reporting of hospital-acquired infections, as well as educating staff on best practices to prevent the spread of infectious diseases.
PRIMARY (ESSENTIAL) DUTIES
- Develop and implement infection prevention and control policies and procedures.
- Conduct regular surveillance of hospital-acquired infections and report findings to relevant stakeholders.
- Analyze infection data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
- Educate healthcare staff on infection prevention protocols and best practices.
- Collaborate with healthcare teams to investigate and manage infection outbreaks.
- Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations related to infection control.
- Participate in the development and review of infection control risk assessments.
- Provide guidance on the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and other infection control measures.
- Conduct audits and inspections to ensure adherence to infection control standards.
- Stay current with the latest research and developments in infection prevention and control.
The above statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the position. The above duties and responsibilities may be essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodations. All job requirements listed include the minimum knowledge, skills, and/or abilities deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be constructed as an exhausted statement of duties, responsibilities, and requirements. Employees may be required to perform any other job-related instructions as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
Maintains availability as a resource person to the director as well as staff. Maintains effective and open communications and acts as a liaison with regard to educational and professional practice activities of all departments and the Medical Center. Maintains open lines of communications with the medical staff and other health professionals.
DEPARTMENT RELATIONSHIPS
This position reports directly to the Chief Nursing Officer
EDUCATION/LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Microbiology, Public Health, or related field.
- Certification in Infection Control (CIC) required. If not possessed at time of hire, must obtain within 2 years.
- Preferred: minimum of 2 years' experience in infection prevention and control in a healthcare setting
Skills:
- Strong knowledge of infection control principles and practices
- Ability to analyze data and generate reports.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge of HIPAA regulations.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
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Must-Haves
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Microbiology, Public Health, or related field.
- Certification in Infection Control (CIC) required. If not possessed at time of hire, must obtain within 2 years.
- Ability to analyze data and generate reports.
Nice-To-Haves
- Minimum of 2 years' experience in infection prevention and control in a healthcare setting
- Strong knowledge of infection control principles and practices
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $66,000.00 - $93,000.00 per year
Application Question(s):
- PLEASE SHARE YOUR E-MAIL ADDRESS AND YOUR ZIP CODE
- DO YOU HAVE BACHELOR'S DEGREE IN NURSING, MICROBIOLOGY, PUBLIC HEALTH, OR RELATED FIELD.? PLEASE COMMENT
- DO YOU HAVE CERTIFICATION IN INFECTION CONTROL (CIC) REQUIRED. IF NOT POSSESSED AT TIME OF HIRE, MUST OBTAIN WITHIN 2 YEARS.? PLEASE COMMENT
- DO YOU HAVE ABILITY TO ANALYZE DATA AND GENERATE REPORTS. ? PLEASE COMMENT
- ADDITIONAL INFORMATION YOU WOULD LIKE THE EMPLOYER TO KNOW ?
Work Location: In person
Salary : $66,000 - $93,000
