Manager of Infection Prevention

Description

Introduction

Managers thrive with us HCA Healthcare is one of the nations leading providers of healthcare services, comprising of over 180 hospitals and about 2,000 sites of care in 21 states and the United Kingdom. We are looking for a Manager of Infection Prevention for our Centerpoint Medical Center team where excellence creates excellence.

Benefits

Centerpoint Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
  
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
  
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
  
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
  
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
  
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  
• Colleague recognition program
  
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
  
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

HCA Healthcare has expanded our influence across the healthcare industry by investing $3.5 billion in capital improvements in recent years. Do you want to be an influencer in healthcare? Apply for our Manager of Infection Prevention role today

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Infection Prevention Manager ensures high quality, patient-centered care by coordinating the activities of the hospitals Infection Prevention Program and Employee Health Program in compliance with the established policies, procedures and standards of care. The Infection Prevention Manager directs the development, implementation and evaluation of systems and measures governing the identification, investigation, reporting, prevention, and control of infections and communicable diseases within the hospital, including both nosocomial and community-acquired infections. The Infection Prevention Manager develops educational materials and programs for staff orientation and ongoing training, and serves as the facility liaison for Infection Prevention with division and corporate leadership, as well as local, state, and federal agencies.

• Directs and coordinates the hospital Infection Control Program, governing the identification, investigation, reporting, prevention, and control of infections and communicable diseases within the hospital, including both nosocomial and community-acquired infections. Develops plans specific to the needs of individual departments, as coordinated with the department directors.
• Assumes responsibility for annual evaluation and modification (as necessary) of the hospital Infection Control Plan and manual.
• Evaluates work processes and design on an ongoing basis. Develops, implements, and monitors performance improvement plans to ensure compliance and address performance improvement opportunities.
• Plans and conducts epidemiological investigations, research, and other special studies related to infection prevention, and supervises interventions based on findings and data. Assesses employees and their environment for injury/illness risks and implements appropriate safety precautions and follow-up procedures.
• Collects, analyzes, reports, and manages data on communicable diseases as required by federal, state, and local authorities.
• Intervenes in problematic infection prevention situations, assesses infectious conditions with patients, staff and the environment, and initiates appropriate control measures. Communicates with physicians, staff and administration, and external agencies as necessary to coordinate care of infected patients. Utilizes judgment in establishing priorities for interventions according to the risk to patient, staff, or hospital.
• Creates and presents reports to hospital-wide committees and boards on Infection Prevention issues, including policy and procedure development, infection trends, compliance surveys, risk assessment, and control strategies.
• Participates in rounding to assess risk, to consult with staff concerning care for patients with infections, and to ensure compliance with evidence-based infection prevention procedures.
• Coordinates process to assess and reduce the risk of endemic and epidemic nosocomial infections in patients and healthcare workers.
• Ensures quality and regulatory compliance for all accrediting and/or certifying bodies for the facility for any Infection Control program requirements. Utilizes Infection Control knowledge as set forth by the Centers for Disease Control.
• Coordinates daily management of patients in isolation and/or those identified with multidrug-resistant organisms.
• Serves as the organizations leader and primary reference for infection prevention knowledge.

What qualifications you will need:

• Graduate of a school of nursing, BSN Preferred
• Current MO RN license, or compact
  
• Certified in Infection Control (CIC) must be obtained within 2 years of employment start date
• 2+years leadership experience
• Minimum of one-year experience in infection control
  

Centerpoint Medical Center is a 285+ bed hospital featuring state-of-the-art equipment and technology. Our hospital offers some of the latest clinical services available to patients. We remain focused on providing compassionate care and top-notch customer service for our patients. We offer many features for visitors, including sleeper chairs in patient rooms, comfortable waiting areas, and wireless internet access. We are a Level II Trauma Center with 24/7 emergency services and an accredited Chest Pain Center. Our Orthopedic Services include Total Joints and Sports Medicine. We are an accredited Cancer Program and Breast Center. We provide Womens Services, a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and a Stroke Center. Our Outpatient Services include a Surgery Center, Advanced Wound Care Center, Pain Center, Sleep Disorder Center, Imaging, and Rehab. We are part of HCA Midwest Health, a network of hospitals in Kansas City and surrounding areas.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the Worlds Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you're looking for a leadership opportunity that provides both personal satisfaction and professional growth, apply to join HCA Healthcare as a Manager of Infection Prevention. Unlock your leadership potential with HCA Healthcare.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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