Employee Health & Infection Control Program Manager

Description

DOTHOUSE MISSION STATEMENT

To be an essential resource for our community in its efforts to achieve the highest levels of health, well-being and quality of life for its residents. To provide affordable, accessible, and exceptional health care and other essential services in an environment that respects our consumers, our staff and our diverse community. To be a leading force for change in the health, economic and social status of our community.

SUMMARY: 

Reporting to the Chief Medical Officer, the Employee Health and Infection Control Nurse is responsible for all aspects of Employee Health and Infection Control at DotHouse Health. The Employee Health and Infection Control Nurse ensures a safe and healthy environment and compliance with regulatory agencies. 

GENERAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversees all pre-employment and ongoing employee health activities, including health screenings, assessments, TB testing, immunization review/verification, N95 fit testing, and clearance of employees, volunteers, students, and interns to safely perform their roles while minimizing risk of communicable disease transmission.
• Establishes, maintains, and manages confidential Employee Health records in compliance with organizational, legal, and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinates and manages annual employee health initiatives and wellness clinics, ensuring required documentation is complete and current.
• Plans, coordinates, and oversees the clinical component of annual patient respiratory vaccination clinics, including hiring and onboarding, staffing, and ongoing management of temporary clinical staff to support clinic operations.
• Manages the organization-wide Infection Control Program, serving as a resource and consultant to clinical and non-clinical departments.
•  Investigates, surveils, and documents communicable disease exposures; implements control and prevention measures; oversees reporting to ensure compliance with state and city public health requirements; conducts audits to assess adherence and provides education and guidance to support timely and accurate reporting.
•  Develops, implements, and evaluates evidence-based infection prevention and control strategies; provides education and guidance to staff to support safe practices.
•  Collaborates with clinical leadership to ensure new hires receive infection prevention education at onboarding and that competencies are completed and maintained.
•  Works closely with Human Resources to ensure compliance with occupational health and safety regulations, including OSHA, ADA, FMLA, DPH, HRSA, and CMS.
• Collaborates with staff responsible for procuring and distributing PPE, disinfectants, and other infection control-related supplies to support safe clinical operations.
•  Conducts health and safety investigations as needed and prepares reports, summaries, and recommendations.
• Manages communication with internal and external stakeholders.
•  Provides safe, ethical, evidence-based, and culturally competent care and guidance.
• Performs duties in a confidential capacity and completes other responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

REQUIRED SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:

Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; BSN preferred

Experience: 

· Minimum of 1-year experience managing infection control policies/programs

· 1 year of experience in Employee Health/Occupational Health preferred.

· 1-year Ambulatory Care experience preferred.

· 2 years’ experience in Adult and Pediatric acute care medical/surgical settings preferred.

· Bilingual Candidates are highly encouraged to apply

Certification/Licensure: Valid RN license in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Current BLS certification.

Software/Hardware: Must be proficient and have a solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.).