What are the responsibilities and job description for the Infection Prevention Manager position at SRC Texas Scottish Rite for Children?
Our patients are our number one priority! We're committed to giving children back their childhood! Job Posting Title: Infection Prevention Manager Location: Dallas - Hospital Additional Posting Details: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Job Description: Duties/Responsibilities Ensure hospital compliance with the Joint Commission and other regulatory standards for Infection Prevention and Control Perform infection surveillance including medical record review, data collection, aggregation, analysis, and trend identification Conducts outbreak investigations and initiates control measures Oversees the monitoring of infection prevention practices for all departments and personnel Reports communicable diseases to the state as required by law Initiates, reviews, and revises infection prevention risk assessment, plan, policies, and procedures Serves as Chair for the Infection Prevention subcommittee and reports to the QAPI committee Provides educational offerings for new employee orientation and ongoing in-services Communicate regularly with the Infection Control Medical Advisor regarding individual infection cases, identified trends and other infection control matters Consults with department heads and physicians as needed to improve care Initiates follow-up on employee/patient exposures to communicable diseases and employee compliance Serves as a resource for all departments and staff as needed Participates in performance improvement activities Provides direct leadership and support for Wound Care Actively participates in Regulatory Readiness activities, including partnering to ensure EOC standards are met Partners with development team on construction design and development to verify compliance with IC standards Maintains knowledge on current Evidence Based practice for areas of responsibility Performs other duties as directed Required Skills/Abilities Required: Certification in Infection Prevention and Control Minimum 3 years of infection prevention and control experience is required Required: Bachelor’s or master’s degree from an accredited institution in Nursing, Public Health, Healthcare Administration, or a related field. Holds current Texas RN license from the Texas Board of Nurse Examiners if applicant holds a nursing degree Understanding of statistical analysis preferred Ability to problem-solve and develop action plans that will prove helpful in achieving measurable objectives Ability to work with EMR, spreadsheets, databases, and application of basic software: MS Word, PowerPoint, Visio, etc. Strong facilitation and collaboration skills with demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary groups Excellent interpersonal, communication skills, good organizational and time management skills Working Environment Working conditions: Inside Working Position: Sitting and Walking Physical Demands: Heavy Physical Requirements: Lifting/Carrying, Pushing/Pulling, Repetitive Movement, & Stooping/Kneeling/Bending An Individual in this position will be required to list or carry weight in this group: Up to10 lbs Sensory/Communicative activities essential to the performance of this position: Hearing, Seeing, Speaking, Feeling, Smelling An Individual in this position will be exposed to: Inside environment, Bloodborne Pathogens, Loud noise, Chemical hazards, and Respiratory hazards At Scottish Rite for Children, we work together with the common goal of helping give children back their childhood. Scottish Rite is a unique place to work because we believe in a collaborative approach, utilizing the care and expertise from all departments. We are always looking for caring, energetic individuals to join our team. We currently have locations in Dallas and Frisco and is an equal opportunity employer. For questions, contact careers@tsrh.org.