MANAGER OF INFECTION PREVENTION
Company: Dignity Health
Location: Phoenix
Posted on: September 19, 2024
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Job Description:
OverviewHello humankindness
(https://hellohumankindness.org/)Located conveniently in the heart
of Phoenix, Arizona, (http://phoenix.gov/visitors/index.html) St.
Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center is a 571-bed, not-for-profit
hospital that provides a wide range of health, social and support
services. Founded in 1895 by the Sisters of Mercy, St. Joseph's was
the first hospital in the Phoenix area. More than 125 years later,
St. Joseph's remains dedicated to its mission of caring for the
poor and underserved.We are extremely proud to be a nationally
recognized center for quality quaternary care, medical education
and research. St. Joseph's includes the internationally renowned
Barrow Neurological Institute (https://www.barrowneuro.org/) ,
Norton Thoracic Institute
(https://www.dignityhealth.org/arizona/norton-thoracic-institute) ,
Cancer Center at St. Joseph's
(https://www.dignityhealth.org/arizona/locations/stjosephs/services/university-of-arizona-cancer-center)
, Ivy Brain Tumor Center (https://www.ivybraintumorcenter.org/) ,
and St. Joseph's Level I Trauma Center
(https://www.supportstjosephs.org/traumacenter) (which is verified
by the American College of Surgeons). The hospital is also a
respected center for high-risk obstetrics, neuro-rehabilitation,
orthopedics, and other medical services. St. Joseph's is considered
a sought-after destination hospital for treating the most complex
cases from throughout the world. Every day, approximately 20
percent of the hospital's patients have traveled from outside of
Arizona and the United States to seek treatment at St. Joseph's.U.S
News & World Report routinely ranks St. Joseph's among the top
hospitals in the United States for neurology and neurosurgery. In
addition, St. Joseph's boasts the Creighton University School of
Medicine at St. Joseph's, and a strategic alliance with Phoenix
Children's Hospital.St. Joseph's is consistently named an
outstanding place to work and one of Arizona's healthiest
employers. Come grow your career with one of Arizona's Most Admired
Companies (http://www.bestcompaniesaz.com/) .Look for us on
Facebook
(http://www.facebook.com/DignityHealthStJosephsHospitalMedicalCenter)
and follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/DignityHealthAZ) .For
the health of our community ... we are proud to be a tobacco-free
campus.ResponsibilitiesJob Summary:The Manager of Infection
Prevention oversees multiple SJHMC facilities' Infection Prevention
program. Directs all infection prevention-related activities
associated with surveillance, performance improvement, and
education which are intended to ensure that the facility's
patients, personnel and visitors will be protected from
transmission of diseases and infection within the facility's
environment as identified in the core competency model by the
Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology
(APIC).Job Responsibility:Responsible for oversight of
facility/facilities compliance with Infection Prevention Hospital
Accreditation Standards, State and CMS regulations, and for the
daily operations of the Infection Prevention Department.Ongoing
assessment and development of training programs, policies &
procedures and forms to address the Infection Prevention needs of
employees, volunteers, contract workers, independent contractors,
physicians, registry workers and students in accordance with the
guidelines established by the regulatory agencies.Develops and
operationalizes the Infection Prevention Program's annual risk
assessment, action plans, and annual evaluations. Takes on the
strategic development of the infection prevention program within
the facility/facilities.Tracks financial impact of reported
hospital acquired infections and provides stewardship of resources
while promoting maximum patient outcomes, costs, and quality of
care for all served.QualificationsMinimum:Experence:Minimum of five
(5) years clinical experience in Nursing, Microbiology, Biology or
Public Health and four (4) years of experience as an Infection
Preventionist in an acute care facility.Education:Masters degree in
healthcare related field required or Bachelors degree in Science
(Microbiology, Biology, Nursing, Public Health) with ten (10) years
of infection prevention work experience in lieu of masters
degree.Licensure:An active license in state of practice is required
for a Registered Nurse or Clinical Lab Scientist. Certification in
Infection Prevention and Control by the Certification Board of
Infection Control and Epidemiology (CBIC) to be obtained during
first two (2) years of hire.We offer great benefits to support you
and your family, including:Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance (no
premium option for employee benefits)Flexible spending
accountsMatching 403(b) retirement programFully Funded Pension
PlanPaid Time Off (PTO)Tuition ReimbursementMental Health
BenefitEmployee Life InsuranceEligible for annual incentive pay
based on company performanceDignity Health now offers an Education
Benefit program for benefit-eligible employees in Arizona. This
program provides debt relief and student loan assistance to help
you achieve your goals. Full-time employees can receive up to
$18,000 over five years, while part-time employees can receive up
to $9,000. Advanced Practice Providers and Faculty Physicians can
receive up to $90,000 if full-time and hired within a year of
completing their residency or fellowship. Part-time providers can
receive up to $45,000. Join our team at Dignity Health to take
advantage of this amazing opportunity!#LI-DHPay Range$44.73 -
$64.85 /hourWe are an equal opportunity/affirmative action
employer.
Keywords: Dignity Health, Phoenix , MANAGER OF INFECTION PREVENTION, Executive , Phoenix, Arizona
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