The Manager of Infection Prevention directs and coordinates the infection control program in the hospital. The Manager oversees and is responsible for surveillance, rounding, analyzing, interpreting and the reporting of healthcare associated infections. Supports the development of evidence-based organizational infection prevention policies/standards that meet state, federal, regulatory and accrediting agencies standards. The Manager trains healthcare members in infection prevention, is a leader in infection prevention and serves as a resource, educator, researcher and proponent of change in order to influence infection prevention improvement to provide quality health care within the organization. The Manager will be given the authority to implement and enforce the Surveillance, Prevention and Control Program policies, coordinate all infection prevention and control within the hospital and facilitate ongoing monitoring of the effectiveness of prevention and/or control activities and interventions.

Education Requirements

· 4 year Bachelor's Degree - OR - combination of relevant education & experience may be considered in lieu of Bachelor's Degree

Experience

· Relevant Experience

Certification and Licensure

· CIC Certification OR PA RN License OR another clinical license or cert in lieu of an RN license or CIC certification

Required Skills

· Analytical Skills

· Collaborative Skills

· Computer Skills to include use and navigation

· Customer Service Skills

· Excellent Communications Skills

· Excellent Interpersonal Skills

· General Clerical Skills

· Good Reasoning Skills

· Leadership Skills

· Listening Skills

· Microsoft Office Applications

· Multitasking

· Negotiation Skills

· Organizational Skills

· Problem Solving Skills

· Project Management Skills

· Strategic Thinking

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $77,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

License/Certification:

• RN License (Required)
• Certification in Infection Prevention & Control (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Philadelphia, PA (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Philadelphia, PA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person