Desert Regional Medical Center
Infection Prevention Manager Full Time Days
Desert Regional Medical Center, Palm Springs, California, United States, 92292
Infection Prevention Manager Full Time Days
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Infection Prevention Manager Full Time Days
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Desert Regional Medical Center .
Desert Regional Medical Center
is a 385-bed acute-care hospital classified as a stroke receiving center and Level I Trauma Center with an innovative, patient-centered and evidence-based Rehabilitation Services Department. Our compassionate team provides a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services, including acute care rehabilitation, joint replacement & spinal surgery, neurosurgery, ICU, Telemetry, step-down care, skilled nursing, as well as outpatient therapy, hand and lymphedema clinics.
Position Summary
Manages the Infection Prevention (IP) department and staff; has the ability to hire, fire and discipline; may be responsible for surveillance activities; evaluates the effectiveness of the program; provides education to staff, patients and families and implements all facets of the IP program.
Implements and designs programs for staff education on infection control and prevention principles.
Assists Hospital Administration and Patient Safety with maintaining regulatory Infection Control Standards to protect all hospital patients and visitors (with emphasis on populations at high risk for infections).
Acts as hospital liaison for corporate quality Infection Control Issues.
Partners with Hospital Leadership on Environment of Care Issues involving Infection Prevention and Control.
Partners with the Employee Occupational Health Department to assure Infection Prevention and Control principles are maintained.
Coordinates the activities of the Infection Control Committee with the Infection Prevention Medical Director.
Surveillance
Develops and maintains an effective system for the surveillance of specific hospital-associated infections as designated by the Infection Control Committee, Tenet Corporate Quality Program and the Public Health Department.
Ensures data is evaluated and analyzed using epidemiological principles as recommended by APIC, CDC, SHEA. Responsible for data uploads to NHSN.
Coordinates and communicates surveillance data to the Infection Control Committee and ensures action items are submitted to Quality Council, MEC and Governing Board.
Monitors and reports all Department of Public Health required communicable diseases. Serves as a hospital resource to nursing and medical staff regarding communication.
Shift:
Days
Hours:
2503001471
Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.
Salary:
$97,760 - $151,840. Individual wages are determined based upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, an individual’s qualifications and experience. Calculated based on a full-time position.
Required Education/Training/Experience
Baccalaureate degree required in nursing, lab, or other healthcare related field.
Minimum 5 years of experience in infection prevention or other related roles including health care management or quality or patient safety role.
4 years experience in Infection Prevention with previous experience in health care.
CIC required within 2 years of hire.
Preferred
CA RN License or Degree in Epidemiology.
Department Specific Duties
Creates and implements in-service programs with respect to infection prevention and control.
Prepares and presents Annual Infection Control Evaluation and Plan.
Coordinates Infection Control Committee meeting, prepares agenda and is responsible for meeting minute contents as well as meeting regulatory standards pertaining to Infection Control.
Infection Control Champion for the Joint Commission and responsible for implementing house-wide initiatives to ensure uninterrupted compliance.
Prepares and maintains Infection Control Manual consistent with federal regulations and Joint Commission standards; distributes updates to appropriate departments.
Ensures Committee actions are communicated and action plans completed.
Develops and implements actions for identified infection control issues using surveillance data.
Identifies areas of improvement and serves as educator for house-wide infection control program and for all new employees, students and volunteers, in collaboration with Infection Prevention Medical Director.
Direct supervision of Infection Control Practitioners; responsible for training and mentoring.
Consults with Occupational Health Services regarding Employee Health Program related to infectious diseases.
Identifies documents and reports hospital-acquired infections according to the Infection Control Plan.
Ensures Corporate Score Card Infection Control initiatives are reported on time and within established benchmarks.
Demonstrates teamwork and keeps the Chief Quality Officer informed on work-related issues.
Reports to work on schedule and responds to inquiries professionally.
EEO Statement: Tenet complies with federal, state, and local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If offered this position and required to be vaccinated, you will be asked to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an exemption prior to start date, with regular testing if applicable.
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Infection Prevention Manager Full Time Days
role at
Desert Regional Medical Center .
Desert Regional Medical Center
is a 385-bed acute-care hospital classified as a stroke receiving center and Level I Trauma Center with an innovative, patient-centered and evidence-based Rehabilitation Services Department. Our compassionate team provides a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services, including acute care rehabilitation, joint replacement & spinal surgery, neurosurgery, ICU, Telemetry, step-down care, skilled nursing, as well as outpatient therapy, hand and lymphedema clinics.
Position Summary
Manages the Infection Prevention (IP) department and staff; has the ability to hire, fire and discipline; may be responsible for surveillance activities; evaluates the effectiveness of the program; provides education to staff, patients and families and implements all facets of the IP program.
Implements and designs programs for staff education on infection control and prevention principles.
Assists Hospital Administration and Patient Safety with maintaining regulatory Infection Control Standards to protect all hospital patients and visitors (with emphasis on populations at high risk for infections).
Acts as hospital liaison for corporate quality Infection Control Issues.
Partners with Hospital Leadership on Environment of Care Issues involving Infection Prevention and Control.
Partners with the Employee Occupational Health Department to assure Infection Prevention and Control principles are maintained.
Coordinates the activities of the Infection Control Committee with the Infection Prevention Medical Director.
Surveillance
Develops and maintains an effective system for the surveillance of specific hospital-associated infections as designated by the Infection Control Committee, Tenet Corporate Quality Program and the Public Health Department.
Ensures data is evaluated and analyzed using epidemiological principles as recommended by APIC, CDC, SHEA. Responsible for data uploads to NHSN.
Coordinates and communicates surveillance data to the Infection Control Committee and ensures action items are submitted to Quality Council, MEC and Governing Board.
Monitors and reports all Department of Public Health required communicable diseases. Serves as a hospital resource to nursing and medical staff regarding communication.
Shift:
Days
Hours:
2503001471
Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.
Salary:
$97,760 - $151,840. Individual wages are determined based upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, an individual’s qualifications and experience. Calculated based on a full-time position.
Required Education/Training/Experience
Baccalaureate degree required in nursing, lab, or other healthcare related field.
Minimum 5 years of experience in infection prevention or other related roles including health care management or quality or patient safety role.
4 years experience in Infection Prevention with previous experience in health care.
CIC required within 2 years of hire.
Preferred
CA RN License or Degree in Epidemiology.
Department Specific Duties
Creates and implements in-service programs with respect to infection prevention and control.
Prepares and presents Annual Infection Control Evaluation and Plan.
Coordinates Infection Control Committee meeting, prepares agenda and is responsible for meeting minute contents as well as meeting regulatory standards pertaining to Infection Control.
Infection Control Champion for the Joint Commission and responsible for implementing house-wide initiatives to ensure uninterrupted compliance.
Prepares and maintains Infection Control Manual consistent with federal regulations and Joint Commission standards; distributes updates to appropriate departments.
Ensures Committee actions are communicated and action plans completed.
Develops and implements actions for identified infection control issues using surveillance data.
Identifies areas of improvement and serves as educator for house-wide infection control program and for all new employees, students and volunteers, in collaboration with Infection Prevention Medical Director.
Direct supervision of Infection Control Practitioners; responsible for training and mentoring.
Consults with Occupational Health Services regarding Employee Health Program related to infectious diseases.
Identifies documents and reports hospital-acquired infections according to the Infection Control Plan.
Ensures Corporate Score Card Infection Control initiatives are reported on time and within established benchmarks.
Demonstrates teamwork and keeps the Chief Quality Officer informed on work-related issues.
Reports to work on schedule and responds to inquiries professionally.
EEO Statement: Tenet complies with federal, state, and local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If offered this position and required to be vaccinated, you will be asked to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an exemption prior to start date, with regular testing if applicable.
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