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Job Summary: The Infection Control & Employee Health Manager plays a crucial role in supporting the operations of the quality department. This position involves managing the clinical responsibilities of infection control & employee health services for the organization & overseeing Infection Control & Employee Health staff. This position reports to the Director of Quality & works within the organization to promote ongoing quality care & safety for patients & employees.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

+ Manage the staff & services provided by Infection Control & Employee Health Services.

+ Monitor staff attendance & oversee resource allocation.

+ Develop, implement, & enforce policies & procedures.

+ Infection Control Committee: Meeting Facilitator, Scheduling, Minutes & Follow-up

+ Oversee reporting & compliance with regulation.

+ Oversee accuracy & maintenance of the Employee Health Records.

+ Develop & implement strategies to promote team morale & professional development.

+ Identify, resolve & document issues timely.

+ Remain informed of state & federal regulations related to healthcare, including nursing, infection control & employee health.

+ Function within RN scope of practice as outlined by the MS Board of Nursing, regulatory standards, & hospital policy & procedures.

+ Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams throughout the organization to ensure quality.

+ Appropriately seeks help or guidance when needed from supervisor & other resources.

+ Adapt to change & prioritizes work.

+ Demonstrate reliable, timely attendance, with a willingness to be flexible as needed.

+ Complete tasks & duties on time, willingly accept assignments & assist others as needed.

+ Willing to be flexible with work schedule as needed.

+ Establish a safe, supportive work environment that promotes teamwork.

+ Assist in hiring, training, & evaluating staff.

+ Ensure staff adherence to policies & procedures.

+ Address complaints related to Infection Control & Employee Health Services.

+ Ensure that the staff follow local, state, & federal health regulations.

+ May need to function as a bedside nurse in an emergency.

+ Assist with other duties as assigned by the Director of Quality.

Essential Skill Competencies:

+ Possess computer skills with applications of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint & web-based research.

+ Effectively maneuvers the Electronic Health record to obtain information relevant to job duties.

+ Possess ability to prioritize & carry out work duties independently & efficiently, self-directed & flexible.

+ Process professional knowledge of health care services & complex hospital workflows & processes.

+ Possess the ability to take direction & work well in groups & independently.

Education, Experience & Performance Requirements:

+ Must have a current RN license from the Mississippi Board of Nursing.

+ A minimum of three years of hospital acute care nursing experience is preferred.

+ Must keep access to protected health information secure & confidential.

+ Must have basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint & Word.

+ Must have diligence & the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced changing environment.

+ Requirements that if not held at time of hire will be required after hire depending on class availability &/or as outlined by certification criteria:

+ Infection Control Certification

+ TB Surveillance & Testing Certification (TBST)

+ DOT Urine Drug Screening certification

+ N95 Respirator Fit Test training

Exposure Classifications: Moderate exposure risk