Infection Control Manager - Cooley Dickinson Hospital (an affiliated hospital of Mass General Brigham)

Accolades and Recognition

Our staff has been consistently recognized for the quality of care and commitment to patient safety provided on a daily basis. Some of these awards include:

• Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) 5-star rating

• The American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN) Beacon Award for Excellence

• Human Rights Campaign Foundation LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Leader designation

• The American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) awarded a Level 3 Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation (GEDA)

• Baby-Friendly USA designated Baby-Friendly Hospital

Our Benefits

In addition to competitive pay, all Cooley Dickinson employees who work 20 hours or more per week have access to the following benefits with no waiting period:

• a range of health, dental, vision, prescription and life insurance benefits

• a generous and flexible Earned Time Off program starting at six weeks accrual per year

• 403(b) retirement plan with various investment options

• opportunities and support for continued education including tuition reimbursement

Summary

The Manager of Infection Control for Cooley Dickinson Hospital (CDH) is responsible for the day-to-day implementation, management, and oversight, of the Infection Prevention functions of CDH, one of the site teams of MGB Infection Control. The Manager, reporting to the Director of Infection Control at MGB must have knowledge and experience in infection prevention and control principles and practice, the ability to make evidence-based decisions, exceptional problem-solving skills, and excellent written and oral communication skills.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

Under the supervision and in collaboration with the MGB Director of Infection Control, the Manager, Infection Control will:

1. Implement at the site-level, system infection prevention and control goals, plans, and standards consistent with the clinical, administrative, regulatory/legal requirements and objectives of the organization

2. Ensure implementation of site surveillance, remediation, and reporting of infections, including outbreak detection and response

3. Plan, organize, and manage all site-specific activities related to infection prevention and control staffing, with 1-5 direct reports. They will ensure that the productivity and actions of the site team meets and supports operational goals.

4. Support continuous improvement of infection prevention and control practices.

5. Function as a site liaison to regulatory agencies and public health authorities and serve as representative on external committees as needed.

6. Assist in preparation of budgets and ensures compliance with allocated funding.

7. Evaluate the site-specific infection control program by identifying strategies that address the risk of infection transmission.

8. Oversee site-specific educational efforts related to infection prevention and control

9. Support the implementation of MGB Occupational Health policies and procedures which assess, mitigate, and respond to occupational infection risk.

10. Collaborate with other site-specific stakeholders (e.g., Environmental Health and Safety, Compliance, etc.) as appropriate.

11. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree in Infection Control, Public Health, Epidemiology, or Statistics preferred; Masters in Healthcare Management or another relevant field is acceptable.

2. Certification in Infection Control (CIC) required.

3. Prior experience in acute care facilities is strongly preferred.

4. Current Massachusetts’ licensure as a registered nurse strongly preferred.

5. Minimum 5 years of related work experience required; greater than 10 years related work experience preferred.

6. Prior experience in a supervisory or management role in Infection Control or other relevant specialty strongly preferred.

7. Knowledge and experience in

a. regulatory and other requirements related to Infection Prevention and Control

b. implementation of CDC National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) surveillance and other surveillance for healthcare associated infections

c. application of commonly used performance metrics including Vizient, Leapfrog, CMS, others

Special Requirements

1. Must be available to work in the case of a facility-declared emergency.

2. Must be available to assist during regulatory agency reviews

EEO Statement

Mass General Brigham provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Mass General Brigham will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Infectious Disease

Physical setting:

• Long term care

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Northampton, MA 01060: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person