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Responsible for implementing system infection prevention strategies, policies and practices at the market/site level.  Leads market integration and standardization.  Works closely with and collaborates with the System Director, Infection Prevention.  Serves as subject matter expert for infection prevention.  Leads, coaches and mentors the site and/or market-based infection prevention team(s).

              

Essential Job Functions

Manages the operation of the Infection Prevention and Control Program to ensure patient and personnel safety, in alignment with system goals, and compliance with State and Federal regulatory requirements.

Responsible for analyzing, coordinating, and evaluating all infection prevention and control practices within all hospital departments and clinics

Provides leadership and management of key infection and control initiatives to reduce preventable infections applying epidemiologic principles and statistical methods.

Provides oversight for the development and review of the annual infection control plans and surveillance indicators.

Participates and directs, where necessary, emergency management planning and bioterrorism readiness program.

Participates in and contributes to the system wide infection prevention initiatives through implementation of improvement projects and policy/procedure development.

Lead and coordinate facility risk assessments, healthcare associated infection reviews, surveillance plans, and construction infection control risk assessments.

Leads and participates in the day to day infection prevention activities including surveillance, rounding, preparing and dissemination of reports and communication.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Education Qualifications -  

Required Minimum Education:

Bachelor's Degree

Nursing or healthcare related field

Preferred Education:

Masters Degree

Nursing or other health related field

Completion of advanced education in Infection Prevention- Preferred

Licensing/ Certification -

Certification in Infection Control (CIC), awarded by the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc. (CBIC), Required within 3 years of start date

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Years and Type of Experience

5-7 years of demonstrated progressive leadership

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

Demonstrated ability/experience to lead and facilitate multi-disciplinary teams

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred

Knowledge of improvement science. 

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What we offer

\n \n Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)\n Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts\n Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders\n Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support\n \n

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com