Infection Prevention and Control Manager - Day shift - Full Time - Orlando Corp

About the Role

Manage the day-to-day operations of the Infection Prevention and Control Program, including staffing functions, surveillance oversight, committee assignments, education development, and policy review at Orlando Health's Sligh Street location in Orlando.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations for the Infection Prevention and Control department.
• Participate in systematic reviews of Orlando Health policies and procedures.
• Create, submit, and manage the departmental budget.
• Facilitate investigations of below-average performance for process and outcome monitors related to infection prevention and control.
• Ensure and maintain accuracy of data and information.
• Monitor the workload of the assigned team and make adjustments as necessary.
• Supervise new team member orientation.
• Develop and oversee the implementation of strategies to reduce infections at assigned hospital facilities.
• Ensure implementation of the infection prevention program at assigned hospital facilities.
• Monitor compliance with Infection Prevention and Control practices and regulatory guidelines at assigned facilities.
• Act as a resource for Orlando Health managers, physicians, committees, and outpatient facilities.
• Perform surveillance as needed.
• Manage various personnel functions including hiring, work assignments, coaching plans, and performance counseling.
• Maintain reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards.
• Maintain compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.
• Represent the director in their absence.
• Represent Infection Prevention and Control on committees and task forces as assigned.
• Actively seek learning opportunities related to Infection Prevention and Control.

Requirements

• Master’s degree as a Registered Nurse, Medical Technologist, Public Health, or other healthcare sciences/administration.
• Certification in Infection Control (CIC) through the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology Inc – renewed every five years.
• Five (5) years of Infection Prevention and Control experience.