The purpose of this position is to provide leadership and management of daily operations for infection prevention practitioners and infection prevention programs in hospital and ambulatory locations. The Manager is responsible for tactical operational delivery and support of infection prevention projects and program in assigned locations. The Manager is accountable to drive and monitor projects and departmental activities that lead to reduced rates of healthcare acquired infections and meet regu... more details
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Job Description Summary:
The purpose of this position is to provide leadership and management of daily operations for infection prevention practitioners and infection prevention programs in hospital and ambulatory locations. The Manager is responsible for tactical operational delivery and support of infection prevention projects and program in assigned locations. The Manager is accountable to drive and monitor projects and departmental activities that lead to reduced rates of healthcare acquired infections and meet regulatory requirements. The Manager will lead, hire, mentor and supervise direct reports in assigned locations. They will partner with the Director on associate development, budget, program metrics and issue resolution as needed. They will attend meetings, rotate leadership call coverage, and provide other coverage as the Director delegate when needed.
SCOPE OF POSITION
This position reports to the Director of Infection Prevention and will have direct managerial oversight of the infection prevention practitioners assigned to them.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree (Required)CBIC - Certification Board of Infection Control - Certification Board of Infection ControlCertification Board of Infection ControlCertification Board of Infection Control
SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE
Strong understanding of epidemiology concepts and principles, basic understanding of data analytics and process improvement. Strong communication, team and relationship building skills.
Work Shift:
Day
Scheduled Weekly Hours :
40
Department
Infection Control
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... if your passion is to work in a caring environment
... if you believe that learning is a life-long process
... if you strive for excellence and want to be among the best in the healthcare industry
Equal Employment Opportunity
OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment
