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Job Summary

The Infection Preventionist is trained in hospital epidemiology principles and is responsible for the surveillance, analysis, interpretation and reporting of hospital acquired infections (HAI); educating employees about infection prevention; and the development of health system policies and procedures to insure rigorous infection control standards that meet Joint Commission, OSHA, Centers for Medicaid/Medicare Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other nationally organized agencies recommendations and requirements.

Essential Functions

+ Conducts annual risk assessments and develops comprehensive infection prevention and control plans based on findings.

+ Supervises infection surveillance activities, identifying hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) and collaborating with department leaders on corrective actions.

+ Ensures compliance with infection prevention policies, procedures, and regulatory standards as outlined by TJC, OSHA, and CDC.

+ Leads investigations of infection-related events and ensures timely reporting to internal leadership and regulatory bodies.

+ Analyzes infection-related data using statistical techniques to identify trends and evaluate program effectiveness.

+ Educates staff, physicians, and other stakeholders on infection prevention practices through training sessions and resources.

+ Monitors compliance with infection prevention measures through clinical rounds, audits, and environmental assessments.

+ Develops and updates evidence-based policies and procedures to reflect current infection control standards and best practices.

+ Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to implement strategies that minimize infection risks and enhance patient safety.

+ Prepares and shares infection prevention reports with key stakeholders, ensuring transparency and accountability.

+ Performs other duties as assigned.

+ Maintains regular and reliable attendance.

+ Complies with all policies and standards.

Leadership Responsibilities

+ **Supervision and Staff Management**

+ Provides leadership, mentorship and professional development opportunities for departmental staff.

+ Schedules employees to ensure effective use of resources. Consults with Director on staffing issues.

+ Conducts performance evaluations, sets goals and provides feedback to staff on their performance and development.

+ **Strategic Planning and Financial Oversight**

+ Develops and manages departmental budget ensuring cost effective operations while maintaining high quality service.

+ Monitors expenditures, ensuring cost-effective delivery of services.

+ Evaluates and implements new technologies to enhance operational efficiency.

+ Develops and implements departmental policies and procedures and protocols to optimize quality and overall efficiencies.

+ **Quality Assurance and Regulatory Compliance**

+ Ensures compliance with all relevant regulatory bodies. May oversee the accreditation process with relevant agencies ensuring that services meet or exceed industry standards.

+ Participates in audits, inspections and accreditation processes as applicable.

+ Follows established quality control practices to ensure accuracy, consistency and safety.

+ **Collaboration and Communication**

+ Works closely with leadership teams to coordinate and improve service delivery.

+ Stays up-to-date with industry advancements, new technologies, and regulatory changes.

+ **Staff Responsibilities**

+ May work in a staff role, when required. Ensures that duties and responsibilities are fulfilled while meeting all competencies established for that job.

Qualifications

+ Bachelor's Degree in relevant field required or

+ Four (4) plus years of direct experience in lieu of a Bachelor's degree required

+ Master's Degree preferred

+ 2-4 years of experience in closely related field with Bachelor's degree required

+ 2-4 years of previous leadership experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

+ Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.

+ Ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and manage cross-functional relationships.

+ Foster a positive work environment that promotes teamwork, professionalism, and continuous improvement.

+ Communicate effectively with leadership, team members, and stakeholders.

+ Ability to work effectively with others, delegate responsibilities, and independently manage tasks while meeting established deadlines.

+ Problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

+ In depth knowledge of industry best practices and regulatory compliance (if applicable).

+ Strong organizational and time management skills.

+ Proficiency with Google and Microsoft platforms, healthcare software systems, and data analysis tools.

Licenses and Certifications

+ CIC - Certified in Infection Control from the Certification Board for Infection Control and Epidemiology (CBC) requiredINDLEAD

Equal Employment Opportunity

This organization does not discriminate in any way to deprive any person of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect the status of any employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, or military or uniformed services, in accordance with all applicable governmental laws and regulations. In addition, the facility complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. If you are an applicant with a mental or physical disability who needs a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, contact the director of Human Resources at the facility to which you are seeking employment; Simply go to http://www.chs.net/serving-communities/locations/ to obtain the main telephone number of the facility and ask for Human Resources.