What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager, Infection Control position at Meadowview Regional Medical Center?
Infection Control Manager
Job Type: Full-time
Who We Are:
People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Meadowview Regional Medical Center is a 100-bed, acute care, Joint Commission accredited facility named one of the 100 Top Hospitals in the country five times in the past decade. We strive to deliver high-quality, cost-effective healthcare in the communities we serve.
Meadowview Regional Medical Center is a part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities sthealthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone—your experience matters.
Where We Are:
Nestled along the south banks of the Ohio River in northeastern Kentucky, the picturesque town of Maysville is one of the state’s best kept secrets. We are proud to offer amenities of a larger metropolitan area, with the comforts and intimacy of a small city, southern hospitality and progressive leadership have made this city live much larger than its size.
Why Choose Us:
- Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
- Competitive Paid Time Off
- Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
- Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
- Advancement opportunities with responsive, supportive leadership
- Continuing education opportunities
- And much more…
Position Summary:
The Infection Control Manager 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 ensure rigorous infection control standards that meet TJC, OSHA, Centers for Medicaid/Medicare Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other nationally organized agencies recommendations and requirements.
- Will serve as back up to the employee health RN as needed for employee surveillance and assistance with workers’ compensation.
- Coordinates the development and evaluation of the organization’s infection prevention and control strategies, policies, and planning.
- Collects and performs statistical analysis, interpretation, and dissemination of healthcare acquired infection data, including risk assessment, surveillance priorities, and outcomes analysis.
- Monitors local, state, and federal regulations and ensures compliance with accrediting and regulatory agencies’ standards and requirements.
- Assists with the development of educational resources and initiatives
- Monitors research and developments in the field of infection prevention and control to identify best practices.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Applicable work experience may be used in lieu of education
Certifications:
- Basic Life Support (BLS) one month from hire date
License:
- Registered Nurse licensed to work in the state of Kentucky
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Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Katelin by emailing Katelin.Wise@lifepointhealth.net
EEOC Statement
“Meadowview Regional Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Meadowview Regional Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”