Manager Infection Control

Infection Prevention Manager At BayCare, we are proud to be one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. Our network consists of 16 community-based hospitals, a long-term acute care facility, home health services, outpatient centers and thousands of physicians. With the support of more than 30,000 team members, we promote a forward-thinking philosophy that’s built on a foundation of trust, dignity, respect, responsibility and clinical excellence Position Details Facility: Morton Plant North Bay Hospital Location: New Port Richey, FL (Hybrid) Status: Full Time, Exempt Shift Hours: 8 hours, Monday- Friday On Call: Yes Infection Prevention Manager Summary Responsible for directing and coordinating the hospital’s infection prevention program, ensuring compliance with county, state, and federal regulations, accreditation requirements, and national infection prevention standards. This role oversees daily operations, leads and supports infection preventionists (IPs) through recruitment, performance evaluation, and staff education, and collaborates with clinical leadership to reduce both potential and actual infection risks. Coordinates mandatory reporting of hospital-associated infections to state and federal agencies, ensuring compliance with all regulatory bodies including CMS, the Joint Commission, and the Department of Health. Works to integrate enterprise-wide programs and initiatives into local hospital practices. Minimum Qualifications Required Credentials: Certification Infection Control and Master's degree in Public Health OR Certification Infection Control and a RN License or Medical Tech License or RRT License & Active NBRC Credential RRT. Required Education Education - dependent upon Credentials. Associates degree in Nursing or Diploma Nursing or Bachelors clinical related or Masters Public or Masters Epidemiology Required Experience: 5 years Clinical Related 3 years Infection Control Preferred Experience: 2 years Management Benefits BayCare offers a competitive total reward package including benefits, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, 401k match and additional yearly contribution, yearly performance appraisals with merit increases, yearly team award bonus, community discounts and the chance to be part of an amazing team and a great place to work! Leadership Essentials Communication: Communicates in a clear, authentic, and transparent manner to meet the needs of others to ensure messages are received and mutually understood. Emotional Intelligence: Demonstrates self-awareness and manages one’s emotions. Recognizes and responds constructively to others’ emotions and builds meaningful relationships. Talent and Team Development: Develops team members and teams by empowering them, setting clear expectations, providing learning opportunities, and supporting ongoing growth. Change Champion: Demonstrates a commitment to enhance performance by engaging and promoting change, continuous improvement, adaptability, and innovation. Collaboration: Collaborates by sharing responsibility, transparent exchange of information, and collective problem-solving to achieve mutually beneficial solutions. Results Driven: Takes ownership of outcomes by setting clear, measurable goals and aligning team efforts and resources to achieve them. Inclusion and Belonging: Creates an inclusive environment that values all perspectives, respects individuality, and fosters an environment where all feel a sense of belonging. If you strive to make the difference through delivering or supporting high-quality, compassionate care, we invite you to join our extraordinary team. Together, let’s continue to put our community at the heart of everything we do and drive positive change in health care. Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled