Infection Prevention Manager

Description:

*This role supports Piedmont Augusta*

JOB PURPOSE:
Responsible for day-to-day operations of the infection prevention function at local entities. Responsible for leading and driving safety and quality performance improvement initiatives to address trends and deficiencies in Infection Prevention as identified by the Surveillance and Analysis team and set by PHC QSS. Promotes a culture of continuous improvement in the reduction of infections through use of Lean methodology, coaching, tools, data analysis, reliability, sustainability and spread. Manages and supports a portfolio of strategic projects using the performance improvement model. Ensures all performance improvement activities are compliant with regulatory and accreditation bodies.

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MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:
Bachelors degree in Nursing with a current license in the State of Georgia as a Registered Nurse or
NLC/eNLC Multistate License OR Masters degree in Microbiology, Public Heath, Biology, Epidemiology,
Medical Technology or other related science field.
Current License in the State of Georgia as a Registered Nurse or NLC/eNLC Multistate License.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Five (5) years of previous work experience in a hospital setting, clinical quality, epidemiology or performance improvement, preferably in infection prevention.

MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW:
None.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Current Certification in Infection Prevention and Control is required.
Certification in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ), Certification in Public Health (CPH), or Quality Performance Improvement Black Belt is preferred.
Masters degree in Nursing is preferred.