Job Summary: The Infection Control & Employee Health Manager plays a crucial role in supporting the operations of the quality department. This position involves managing the clinical responsibilities of infection control & employee health services for the organization & overseeing Infection Control & Employee Health staff. This position reports to the Director of Quality & works within the organization to promote ongoing quality care & safety for patients & employees.Job Duties & Responsibilities:
Manage the staff & services provided by Infection Control & Employee Health Services.
Monitor staff attendance & oversee resource allocation.
Develop, implement, & enforce policies & procedures.
Infection Control Committee: Meeting Facilitator, Scheduling, Minutes & Follow-up
Oversee reporting & compliance with regulation.
Oversee accuracy & maintenance of the Employee Health Records.
Develop & implement strategies to promote team morale & professional development.
Identify, resolve & document issues timely.
Remain informed of state & federal regulations related to healthcare, including nursing, infection control & employee health.
Function within RN scope of practice as outlined by the MS Board of Nursing, regulatory standards, & hospital policy & procedures.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams throughout the organization to ensure quality.
Appropriately seeks help or guidance when needed from supervisor & other resources.
Adapt to change & prioritizes work.
Demonstrate reliable, timely attendance, with a willingness to be flexible as needed.
Complete tasks & duties on time, willingly accept assignments & assist others as needed.
Willing to be flexible with work schedule as needed.
Establish a safe, supportive work environment that promotes teamwork.
Assist in hiring, training, & evaluating staff.
Ensure staff adherence to policies & procedures.
Address complaints related to Infection Control & Employee Health Services.
Ensure that the staff follow local, state, & federal health regulations.
May need to function as a bedside nurse in an emergency.
Assist with other duties as assigned by the Director of Quality.
Essential Skill Competencies:
Possess computer skills with applications of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint & web-based research.
Effectively maneuvers the Electronic Health record to obtain information relevant to job duties.
Possess ability to prioritize & carry out work duties independently & efficiently, self-directed & flexible.
Process professional knowledge of health care services & complex hospital workflows & processes.
Possess the ability to take direction & work well in groups & independently.
Education, Experience & Performance Requirements:
Must have a current RN license from the Mississippi Board of Nursing.
A minimum of three years of hospital acute care nursing experience is preferred.
Must keep access to protected health information secure & confidential.
Must have basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint & Word.
Must have diligence & the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced changing environment.
Requirements that if not held at time of hire will be required after hire depending on class availability &/or as outlined by certification criteria:
Infection Control Certification
TB Surveillance & Testing Certification (TBST)
DOT Urine Drug Screening certification
N95 Respirator Fit Test training
Exposure Classifications: Moderate exposure risk