Salinasvalleyhealth

Salinasvalleyhealth

Manager, Infection Prevention

Salinas, CA

Sponsorship not specified$76k-$105kDetected 29 days ago
Public HealthPatient CareMedical DevicesResearchLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationEpidemiology

About the role

  • It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!
  • We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.
  • Responsible for the planning, development, coordination, implementation and evaluation of the healthcare system wide Infection Prevention Program.

Responsibilities

  • The Manager is responsible for daily twenty four (24) hour planning, organizing, directing, and controlling of daily operations in order to support an
  • environment that provides individualized quality patient care and supports SVMHS philosophies.
  • Performs environmental surveillance to monitor appropriate processes, storage, utilization of disinfectants and high-level disinfection and sterilization.
  • Collects, manages and analyzes surveillance data using standardized methodology and defined criteria for HAI.
  • Organizes and maintains surveillance data.
  • Maintains departmental records to be in compliance with regulatory and accrediting agencies.

Requirements

  • Current California Registered Nurse license required.
  • CIC designation via the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc. (CBIC) required.
  • Bachelor of Science degree in nursing (BSN) required.
  • Licensure: Current California Registered Nurse license required.
  • Certifications: CIC designation via the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc. (CBIC) required.

Nice to have

  • Ten (10) years' experience in clinical/patient care services required with three (3) years progressive leadership experience required.
  • Experience in MedMind software system preferred.

Skills

  • Use of computer requires fine motor skills and precise eye/hand coordination.
  • Communicate effectively both orally and in writing to diverse groups and individuals
  • Work effectively with administration, employees and medical staff
  • Identify and analyze complex departmental (and patient care) issues
  • Make independent decisions and provide counsel and advice to administration, employees and medical staff
  • Exercise good judgment and tact in providing leadership, guidance and assistance
  • Interpersonal
  • Essential Technical/Motor Skills: Use of computer requires fine motor skills and precise eye/hand coordination.

Compensation

  • The hourly rate for this position is $76.07 - $104.59 The range displayed on this job posting reflects the target for new hire salaries for this position.

Benefits

  • Serve as a liaison with local, regional, and state health departments as necessary to meet regulatory data
  • Oversees and guides risk assessments and reviews, such as infection control risk assessments, capacity to follow instructions for use on cleaning/ disinfection/ sterilization of new medical devices, etc.
  • Collaborates with employee health, environmental services, quality, and other outside teams to address concerning infections, exposures, and health of employees, patients, and affiliates.
  • Collaborates with employee health personnel on exposure management and immunization.

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