WA - Infection Prevention Manager - Mount Vernon
1 month ago
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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