Grady Health System
Infection Prevention & Control Manager
Grady Health System, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383
Overview :Grady Health System offers many career paths for experienced professionals. Whether you have many years of experience or are in the early stages of your career, you can find a rewarding career at Grady! We are looking to add a full-time
Infection Prevention & Control Manager
to our talented team of Infection Preventionists.Job SummaryThe Manager of Infection Prevention and Control assists the executive director in everyday activities of the department, trains new staff, helps perform competencies for current staff, updates and revises policies, and works with the director to ensure the organization is in compliance with JC, CMS, DPH, and other accreditors.Job ResponsibilitiesInteracts with physicians, nurses, department managers, supervisors, occupational health, and other professional/nonprofessional staff members to provide resource information, resolve infection control problems, and identify new opportunities to improve service, ensure patient safety, and reduce costs.Coordinates and enforces effective policies and procedures for the department and hospital that ensure compliance with TJC, OSHA, CDC, CMS, and other county, state, and federal regulatory agencies.Directs and assists in ensuring infection reports and statistical data for the infection control committee, medical staff committees, and the facility's administration and other committees as needed, is up to date.Provides education and remediation when appropriate on topics related to infection control.Makes recommendations utilizing the Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) process regarding construction, renovation, environmental rounds, and assures compliance with national and/or professional standards.The Infection Prevention and Control Manager is responsible for the daily management of the infection prevention and control department under the direction of the department director. This includes training new staff, helping perform competencies for current staff, updating and revising policies, educating hospital personnel, clinical and medical schools' orientation, and consultation with the organization and county and state health departments. The responsibilities encompass compliance with The Joint Commission (TJC) standards, CMS, OSHA, CDC, state regulations, and outbreak investigation.Oversees the application of information technology and management systems and ensures maintenance of these systems to support surveillance programs.Coordinates the infection control program throughout the facility. Implements the program by formulating, establishing, and evaluating policies and procedures relating to patient care infection control measures throughout the facility.Performs all other duties as assigned.EducationBachelor's degree in Science, Health or related field
requiredMaster's in Public Health
preferredExperienceFive (5) or more years' clinical experience or disease surveillance experience in a hospital setting
requiredSkills/Cert/LicensesCertification in Infection Control (CIC)
required
prior to hireDemonstrated knowledge of microbiology and infectious diseases with an in-depth understanding of the principles of epidemiology and biostatistics.Knowledge of the CDC, NHSN, DPH, and Joint Commission regulations/standards.Equal Opportunity Employer-Minorities/Females/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.
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Infection Prevention & Control Manager
to our talented team of Infection Preventionists.Job SummaryThe Manager of Infection Prevention and Control assists the executive director in everyday activities of the department, trains new staff, helps perform competencies for current staff, updates and revises policies, and works with the director to ensure the organization is in compliance with JC, CMS, DPH, and other accreditors.Job ResponsibilitiesInteracts with physicians, nurses, department managers, supervisors, occupational health, and other professional/nonprofessional staff members to provide resource information, resolve infection control problems, and identify new opportunities to improve service, ensure patient safety, and reduce costs.Coordinates and enforces effective policies and procedures for the department and hospital that ensure compliance with TJC, OSHA, CDC, CMS, and other county, state, and federal regulatory agencies.Directs and assists in ensuring infection reports and statistical data for the infection control committee, medical staff committees, and the facility's administration and other committees as needed, is up to date.Provides education and remediation when appropriate on topics related to infection control.Makes recommendations utilizing the Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) process regarding construction, renovation, environmental rounds, and assures compliance with national and/or professional standards.The Infection Prevention and Control Manager is responsible for the daily management of the infection prevention and control department under the direction of the department director. This includes training new staff, helping perform competencies for current staff, updating and revising policies, educating hospital personnel, clinical and medical schools' orientation, and consultation with the organization and county and state health departments. The responsibilities encompass compliance with The Joint Commission (TJC) standards, CMS, OSHA, CDC, state regulations, and outbreak investigation.Oversees the application of information technology and management systems and ensures maintenance of these systems to support surveillance programs.Coordinates the infection control program throughout the facility. Implements the program by formulating, establishing, and evaluating policies and procedures relating to patient care infection control measures throughout the facility.Performs all other duties as assigned.EducationBachelor's degree in Science, Health or related field
requiredMaster's in Public Health
preferredExperienceFive (5) or more years' clinical experience or disease surveillance experience in a hospital setting
requiredSkills/Cert/LicensesCertification in Infection Control (CIC)
required
prior to hireDemonstrated knowledge of microbiology and infectious diseases with an in-depth understanding of the principles of epidemiology and biostatistics.Knowledge of the CDC, NHSN, DPH, and Joint Commission regulations/standards.Equal Opportunity Employer-Minorities/Females/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.
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