Infection Control - Infection Prevention Program Manager
Job description
Sign-On Bonus: External applicants eligible for up to $10,000.00.
Sign-on bonus eligibility: Open to external applicates who have not been previously employed by CMC in the last rolling 9 months.
This is a full time (0.8 - 1.0 Status), day shift Infection Prevention Program Manager position in the Infection Control Department.
The Infection Prevention Program Manager operates under the guidance of the Infection Control Committee. The position is supervised by the Director of Quality Risk Management. The role of the Infection Prevention Program Manager is to provide education, consultation, surveillance of infection control and prevention activities. The Infection Prevention Program Manager assists in the development and implementation of policies and procedures designed to improve patient care and safety through infection prevention and control. The Infection Prevention Program Manager must demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to facilitate and develop process improvements that will reduce harm caused by the spread or development of health care acquired infections including, but not limited to, hospital acquired urinary tract infections, blood stream infections, Clostridium difficile, Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus, and surgical site infections.
PRIMARY (ESSENTIAL) DUTIES:
Acts as the primary individual to facilitate the development of policies, procedures, and control measures to ensure compliance with the regulatory and accreditation agency standards under guidance of the Infection Control Committee. Specific duties are as follows:
- Performs infection control related surveillance duties in all patient care departments for the purpose of observation, consultation, and collaboration with the members of the health care team to determine presence of both nosocomial and community-related infections.
- Ensures accurate surveillance data is submitted to all required agencies such as NHSN. Maintains accurate records of reported information to include location of patient, name and type of infection, related organisms, primary physician, and other key information.
- Facilitates the Infection Control Committee to review infection data, control measures, policies, and procedures to develop and implement Committee objectives.
- Provides direction and consultation with health care providers to develop specific plans for patients and families utilizing age-specific knowledge, for prevention or management of infections.
- Facilitates the implementation of appropriate isolation protocols to control and prevent infections.
- Participates in quality improvement monitoring and evaluation activities including frequent rounding in patient care areas relating to infection control issues and utilizes the quality improvement data to improve patient care and safety. This includes overseeing the functioning of assigned projects/project teams encompassing required quality reporting related to infection prevention and for collaborating with leadership to access necessary resources.
- Develops and updates the ongoing Infection Control management plan in conjunction with the Infection Control Committee. Monitors and ensures that detailed project plans, reporting mechanisms, issue resolution processes, and communications are timely and meet quality guidelines.
- Demonstrates a commitment to process improvement and expert knowledge of continuous improvement principles and tools to positively impact patient outcomes. This includes planning and organizing tasks and resources and collaboration among leaders, employees, and medical staff to support achievement of Medical Center goals and objectives related to such quality projects.
- Initiates and reports special studies and pertinent information relating to infection control to the Infection Control Committee for recommendations. Coordinate Infection Control Committee activities to promote a venue for collaboration and feedback. Services and functions are formally assessed throughout the year based on the risk assessment, volume of services provided, problem-prone areas of infection prevention and control, and high employee risk of acquiring a transmissible disease.
- Verifies and completes required reporting to public health authorities.
- Uses surveillance data to prepare statistical reports for the Infection Control Committee, the Quality Improvement Committee(s), appropriate medical committees, and hospital administration.
- Facilitates the development and review of infection control policies and procedures for all hospital and clinic departments. Uses approved policies and procedures in coordinating day to day operations infection control operations.
- Provides input to the department director in the budgeting process regarding the infection control program needs.
- Develops and maintains infection control processes according to CDC, public health, OSHA, CMS, and APIC standards.
- Oversees infection prevention/control education with the education department and other departments when necessary. Ensures teaching guidelines specific to the area of infection prevention/control principles and isolation protocols are provided for new employees via general and patient care orientation, and the annual skills fair.
- Facilitates the development of educational and teaching information related to infection control issues for distribution to patients, families, and staff.
- Participates on assigned committees to provide relevant current infection control information including statistical data related to infection control monitoring and evaluation activities, surveillance data, changes in standards or practice.
- Maintains knowledge base and principles for epidemiology and infection control through reading current literature, attending workshops and active memberships in local and national professional organizations of Infection Control practitioners.
- Coordinates with the facilities team to ensure proper safeguards including ICRAs are taken to provide a safe environment and collaborates when the environment is disrupted such as construction, maintenance, and incidents in the environmental facilities.
SECONDARY DUTIES:
- Available to consult on the acquisition of equipment and supplies used for sterilization, disinfection, and decontamination purposes.
- Available to consult on infection control risk assessments for construction and renovation projects.
- Available to provide department-specific infection control in-service programs.
- Available to collaborate with Employee Health practitioners as needed.
The above statements reflect the general characteristics considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the position.
Minimum Required: Two (2) years of Infection Prevention experience with Bachelor of Science degree required. APIC Certification is preferred or required within 2 years of employment. Knowledge in epidemiological principles, infectious diseases, sterilization, sanitation, and disinfection practices is necessary.
Requires a knowledgebase in adult education principles. Required to maintain a general knowledge of required data reporting, regulations (local, state, federal, TJC, CMS, CDC, etc.). Expected to participate in continuing education programs as required by the Medical Center. Accepts personal responsibility for other educational activities to enhance job-related skills and abilities. Must be self-directed and able to make effective decisions consistent with Medical Center policies and demonstrate professional, mature judgment. Ability to organize and maintain an effective filing system is required. Candidate must be proficient in WORD, EXCEL, and POWERPOINT to perform data entry and data extraction. Candidate must have a functional understanding of employee relations, coaching, counseling, and problem solving and demonstrate strong collaborative skills in problem resolution. Superior oral and written communication skills required. Ability to cope with stressful situations while always maintaining a professional attitude. Demonstrates a commitment to Community Medical Center’s Mission, Philosophy, and Values.
Preferred/Desired: Master’s degree in nursing or healthcare related filed is preferred.
Weekend Requirements: None.
CMC is located on a 45-acre campus in Missoula, Montana. Nestled in the Rocky Mountains of western Montana, between Glacier and Yellowstone national parks. Our diverse community serves as western Montana’s hub for education and healthcare and offers the perfect blend of four-season outdoor recreation, small town charm and big city amenities.
COVID-19 Update:
Community Medical Center is hiring top talent but we also have a mission of Making Communities Healthier, which means keeping our community safe and to reduce the risk of exposure. We have modified our conditions of employment to include COVID-19 vaccination unless a documented medical or religious exemption is approved.
Employees may meet this requirement by providing proof of having been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 with any of the three COVID-19 vaccines (manufactured by Pfizer, Moderna, or Johnson & Johnson). Employees are considered fully vaccinated if they are at least two weeks past their final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen.
This position is subject to Drug and Alcohol Testing according to MT Law 39-2-205-39-2-211.
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