An exciting opportunity has just opened for an Inpatient Infection Control Manager. Apply today, and join this experienced team in one of Colorado Springs’ most trusted medical centers.
The Infection Control Manager Specialist at this hospital will play a crucial role in keeping the patients and employees safe. Reporting to the Administrative Director of Quality and Risk Management, you will form and manage an interdisciplinary team of RNs, MLTs, and Infection Prevention Coordinators to lead infection control processes throughout the hospital. This means that the Inpatient Infection Manager will wear many hats in this inpatient acute care environment.
You will serve as a thought leader for the hospital, educating practitioners and support staff on the various causes and control processes for infection risk. To successfully fulfil this role, the Infection Control Manager will need to be equal parts communicator and influencer. Integrating the philosophies of infection prevention will require a deep understanding of the processes and components of the hospital, engaging hospital leadership in the process, and effective reporting of progress.
Working closely with this medical center’s inpatient laboratory, the Manager of Inpatient Infection Control will work closely with RN Nursing Unit Leaders, the Quality Improvement Team, Physicians, and the Infection Prevention and Control Committee to develop and implement hospital-wide measures that prevent the transmission of infectious diseases.
The Infection Control Manager will join an outstanding medical center and play an important role in supporting the clinical and administrative mission of the health system. This 300 bed medical center has earned a reputation for outstanding patient care and employee engagement. Well known for its commitment to advancing community health and working hard to serve the people of the Colorado, this hospital offers high-acuity Trauma Services, a full range of medical services, and a diverse outpatient clinical network. Furthermore, the hospital has earned national recognition for its pediatric and critical care programs.
Surrounded by the millions of acres of National Forests, with the majestic Rocky Mountains in the background, the Inpatient Manager of Infection Control will work and live in one of the most beautiful places in America. When you’re not working, you can spend you free time fishing, boating, playing in many Alpine lakes and valley reservoirs. Hundreds of miles of breathtaking hiking trails and adrenaline rushing biking trails wait around every bend in the road. All of these activities, along with one of the country’s best cost of living ratios, amazing public schools, and an authentic community make this a great place for family.
Playing such an important role in keeping this hospital, its patients, and its employees safe, you’ll be asked for full-time accountability. For the vital support that you’ll be offering as the Infection Manager, you’ll be supported by a great benefits package, and competitive compensation.