Infection Prevention Manager, Full Time, 2nd Shift, Camden

Infection Prevention Manager

The Infection Prevention Manager functions in an administrative and leadership role, implementing the Virtua Infection Prevention Plan at the local level, creating an effective hospital wide infection control program. This includes enforcement of Standard Precautions, hospital-acquired infection surveillance, specific environmental monitoring, outbreak management, regulatory compliance, and educational programs designed to inform and instruct hospital employees in safe patient care practices. The Infection Prevention Manager serves as a consultant to physicians, staff, patients, families and the community.

Leadership Role :

• Develops and manages the local Infection Control Program in cooperation with the System Infection Control Committee.
• Works closely with the Virtua Infection Control Officer to conduct annual risk assessment and gap analyses to serve as the foundation to prioritize and implement infection control initiatives locally and across the system.
• Collaborates with local management and leadership team to ensure systematic implementation of policies, procedures and improvement initiatives. This includes educational programs to inform, instruct hospital leaders, physicians and staff in safe patient care practices, Oversees and consults with ambulatory areas associated with hospital license or affiliation.
• Serves as local content expert. Interprets and maintains current knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations and makes recommendations regarding prevention and control of communicable diseases within health care facilities. Acts as liaison between the local Virtua campus and County Departments of Health. Regulatory agencies include TJC, CDC, OSHA, U.S. Department of Health & Senior Services. Participates in system meetings of the Infection Control Committee
• Is a member of the local emergency management team; may serve as an incident command center leader in cases of infection outbreaks internally or within the local community. Represents Virtua and participates in local and regional emergency planning activities.

Performance Improvement :

Surveillance and Data Reporting :

Position Qualifications Required / Experience Required :

At least 2 years of experience in Infection Prevention. Current membership in APIC (Association of Professionals in Infection Control) preferred. Strong leadership skills demonstrated ability in infection prevention concepts and practices.

Required Education :

Bachelor's degree in nursing, Medical Technology, Biology or Public Health with education in Infection Prevention; may also consider completion of post-secondary education in Medicine.

Training / Certifications / Licensure :

If RN, must have valid NJ RN License or obtain within 3 months of hire. CIC preferred.

Annual Salary : $90,431 - $148,994 The actual salary / rate will vary based on applicant's experience as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. Virtua offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to : medical / prescription, dental and vision insurance; health and dependent care flexible spending accounts; 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement); paid time off, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, colleague and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; tuition assistance, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.