Nursing Manager Infection Prev
Nursing Manager Infection Prev
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Job Description
Responsible for the development coordination management execution and organization of infection prevention-related quality and performance improvement activities at Montefiore Medical Center.
This Manager of Infection Prevention and Control maintains the standards of practice for Infection Prevention as defined by the programs Standard Operating Procedures for Infection Prevention and as defined by regulatory agencies and national standards.
This position is accountable with the Nursing Director for the overall management activities for the Medical Center infection prevention and control program all sites which includes assistance with supervision of the Infection Prevention and Control processes and will have a leadership role for designated special projects to ensure quality care and patient safety.
Accountable with the Nursing Director the Infection Prevention Committee Chairman and Committee members in a shared governance model to plan develop implement and evaluate outcomes of the Infection Prevention and Control Program.
Partners with the Hospital Epidemiologist Nursing Director of Infection Prevention and Associate Directors in setting standards and priorities based on evidence-based literature and guidelines evaluating compliance with policies and practices and leading/coaching the performance improvement efforts associated with the prevention and control of hospital acquired infections and infectious exposures. Consults advises and informs Hospital Epidemiologist/Director of Infection Prevention concerning administrative or other department/program issues needs and problems. Under the direction of the Hospital Epidemiologist participates in regional and national collaboratives and academic societies utilizes and initiates research to improve departmental functions and patient safety and assists with design and implementation of informatics and technology infrastructure required to improve institutional access and feedback of infection-related data.
EDUCATION/SKILLS:
Bachlors Degree in Nursing Public Health Epidemiology or infection prevention related field. Three years experience
New York State Registered Professional Nurse License and current registration or related field
Certification in Infection Control (CIC) preferred
Experience in infection prevention and control or related experience preferred
Experience and/or formal training in clinical performance improvement and patient safety required.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral).Critical thinking and analytic skills necessary for problem solving and clinical decision making.
Documented commitment to continuing professional development.
Effective management skills necessary to organize direct and evaluate the activities of infection prevention and patient care off shift operations.
Computer literacy required. Previous experience with EPIC NHSN Excel Powerpoint and Word preferred.
Department: Infection Prevention and Control Bargaining Unit:Non UnionCampus:MOSES Employment Status:Regular Full-TimeAddress:3341 Steuben Avenue Bronx
Shift:EveningScheduled Hours:1 PM-11 PMReq ID:224226Salary Range/Pay Rate:$105000.00-$140000.00
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Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
