Registered Nurse Infection Prevention and Control Manager HOT JOB

Pay Range

$25K Sign On and $10K Relocation for qualified hire!

About the role

The Infection Prevention & Control Manager (IPCM) oversees the surveillance, analysis, and reporting of healthcare-associated infections (HAI); monitors reportable conditions; educates employees about infection prevention; and develops health system policies and procedures to ensure rigorous infection prevention and control standards.

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, maintains, and updates the SEARHC Infection Prevention and Control Plan and aligns it with regulatory agencies and leading practices.
• Writes, approves, and implements policies and procedures that support the IPC program and initiatives using CDC, OSHA, FDA, TJC, and APIC guidelines.
• Collects, trends, prepares, and maintains all infection control data and statistical reports and records, providing appropriate reports to the NHSN and other regulatory agencies.
• Serves as an expert for Infection Prevention and Control, stays updated with current literature and leading practices, and promotes IPC education and training of all SEARHC staff, patients, families, and communities.
• Conducts new and annual employee IPC orientation and training.
• Serves as chair for IPC committee and participates in other committees/teams as needed.
• Assesses, educates, and trains at various sites within SEARHC, traveling via jet, small plane, and/or ferry.

Requirements

• Current full, unrestricted Registered Nursing license in Alaska or other U.S. state required.
• Direct Hire must have applied for an Alaska nursing license before start date.
• Agency staff must have an active Alaska license.
• Bachelor’s degree in health-care related field (nursing, public health, epidemiology, microbiology, or similar) preferred.
• Master's degree in a healthcare-related field (MPH, MSN) preferred.
• Certification in Infection Control and Prevention (CIC).
• BLS (Basic Life Support) current within 3 months of hire, and biannually thereafter.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Clinical Competency required within 3 months of hire and every three years.
• Manager Competency required within 3 months of hire and every three years.

Experience

• Minimum 3 years of acute care/infection control experience and/or data collection and performance improvement/risk management experience.
• Experience with basic statistics and epidemiological principles.
• Long-Term Care experience a plus.

Knowledge and Skills

• Accurate, precise, and timely data entry and reports.
• Proficient computer skills in MS Office and database applications.
• Ability to synthesize regulatory requirements and evidence-based practices from a variety of professional and accrediting organizations and translate knowledge into policy, implementation, and staff education.
• Communicate appropriately with consideration of health literacy needs for specific audiences in multicultural settings.
• Manage programs and evaluate effectiveness.
• Collect, analyze, trend, and report data accurately and effectively.
• Work in a team environment and independently as necessary.
• Maintain a professional demeanor and communicate clearly with staff and leadership.
• Assist medical, administrative, and executive leaders to integrate IC principles and regulatory requirements with strategic, medical, and business initiatives.
• Effectively work with many lateral relationships.

Position Information

Work Shift: Exempt