WA - Infection Prevention Manager - Mount Vernon

4 weeks ago


Mt Vernon, United States Ambe Healthcare Staffing Full time

Job Description:

Job Summary

Partners within all areas of SRH (including Cascade Valley Hospital, Skagit Valley Hospital, Clinic, Outpatient Surgery Center) to

further develop a system of care that promotes sound and scientific infection prevention principles and practices. Provides expert

clinical advice and leadership on infection control to ensure patients are protected from the risk of acquiring Health Care

Associated Infections (HCAs) and Caregivers are practicing in a safe environment. In partnership with the Infection Disease team,

coordinates surveillance and data collection/analysis of organizations infection-control program. Refinement of policies and

procedures to promote rigorous infection control standards that meet DNV, OSHA, Public Health Department and Center for

Disease Control Standards.

Essential Functions

Leads, develops, and maintains an effective and comprehensive infection prevention plan and program for the organization. Trains

and develops the Infection Prevention team. Ensures that surveillance and data collection/analysis takes place and are

appropriately reported out, including the incidence of infections related to device use, as part of the on-going surveillance using

Center for Disease Control (CDC) infection criteria throughout the organization. Provides education regarding findings and directs

and/or coordinates current infection prevention practices to all locations throughout SRH. Assists to lead the organizations

Infection Prevention Committee and participates in other committees as assigned. Investigates nosocomial infections through

review of admission diagnosis, microbiology culture results, orders, patient records, consultation request, post-discharge

surveillance, and autopsy findings. Reports epidemiologically significant findings as appropriate through the Quality Management

System. Applies epidemiologic principals and statistical methods to identify target populations, analyze trends and design and

evaluate prevention and control strategies. Leads the SRH environmental infection prevention surveillance rounds in inpatient and

outpatient areas. Collects data on the incidence of infections related to device use. Participates in investigations of unusual

infection outbreaks and high risk situations utilizing the microbiology reports, consultation with Medical staff, County Public Health

Departments and when necessary the Center for Disease Control. Reports epidemiologically significant findings as appropriate.

Evaluates the effectiveness of the surveillance plan and modify as necessary and at least annually. Coordinates reporting with the

laboratory to the county and/or state health department and maintain appropriate records as required. Compiles, interprets and

provides comprehensive surveillance reports to the Infection Prevention Committee and other Committees as appropriate.

Participates in quality/performance improvement activities by assessing, monitoring and measuring nosocomial infections

outcomes. Maintains compliance with national standards and regulating bodies such as DNV, CDC and OSHA. Coordinates

construction review with Plant Services, assuring that infection control precautions are observed. Maintains plans, policies, and

procedures for infection prevention. Develops and updates isolation techniques and procedures in accordance with current

standards of practice, rules and regulations. Complies with all SRH policies and procedures.

Education

Bachelors of Science in Nursing, Laboratory Science, Public Health, or other health-related field required. Masters in Nursing,

Laboratory Science, Public Health or other Health care related field is preferred.

Experience/Training

Minimum of five years of Infection Prevention experience required and minimum of three years of applicable leadership strongly

preferred. Electronic Health Record experience required, Epic experience preferred.

License/Certifications

Current Registered Nurse licensure required, State of Washington Registered Nurse licensure preferred. Certification in Infection Control required.

Position Urgency:
Normal

Shifts:
Days, Full Time

State License Details:
Upon Acceptance

Minimum Years of Experience:
5

Sub Specialty:
Infection Control Nurse

General Certifications:, N/A

Nursing Certifications:

Contract Length in Weeks:
1



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