SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC) · 2 weeks ago
Infection Prevention and Control Manager
Juneau, AK
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$38.93/hr - $54.76/hr
3+ years expSouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC) is a non-profit health consortium serving the health interests of Southeast Alaska residents. The Infection Prevention & Control Manager (IPCM) is responsible for overseeing healthcare-associated infections, educating staff on infection prevention, and developing policies to ensure compliance with various health regulatory agencies.
Health CareNon Profit
Responsibilities
Responsible for the development, implementation, maintenance, and updating of the SEARHC Infection Prevention and Control Plan and keeping the Program in alignment with all IPC regulatory agencies and leading practices. Appropriate policies and procedures are written, approved, and implemented that support the IPC program and initiatives using CDC, OSHA, FDA, TJC, and Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) guidelines
Collects, trends, prepares, and maintains all infection control data and statistical reports and records, providing appropriate reports as needed to the National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) and other regulatory agencies. Provides support and resource assistance to all areas in the Consortium regarding infection prevention, control, and surveillance
Serves as an expert for Infection Prevention and Control, staying abreast of the most current literature and leading practices; facilitates and promotes IPC education and training of all SEAHC staff, patients, families, and communities; maintains a strong working relationship with Public Health and other regional, state, and national entities to ensure up to date information is being distributed to SEARHC constituents. Conducts new and annual employee IPC orientation and training
Serves as chair for IPC committee and participates in other committees/teams as needed and has direct oversight of the Employee Health program
Travel is required to various sites within SEARHC to assess, educate, and train. Travel is via jet, small plane, and/or ferry
Other duties as assigned
Supervisory responsibilities are included in this position
Qualification
Required
Current full, unrestricted Registered Nursing license in Alaska or other U.S. state required
Direct Hire must have applied for an Alaska nursing license before start date. Agency staff must have an active Alaska license
Bachelor's degree in health-care related field (nursing, public health, epidemiology, microbiology, or similar)
Certification in Infection Control and Prevention (CIC)
BLS (Basic Life Support) current within 3 months of hire, and biannually thereafter
High school diploma or equivalent required
Clinical Competency required within 3 months of hire and every three years
Manager Competency required within 3 months of hire and every three years
Minimum 3 years of acute care/infection control experience and/or data collection and performance improvement/risk management experience
Experience with basic statistics and epidemiological principles
Working knowledge of epidemiology and infectious disease
Working knowledge of project management and performance improvement methodology
Understanding of data analysis and statistics
Accurate, precise, and timely data entry and reports
Proficient computer skills in MS Office and database applications
Synthesize regulatory requirements and evidence-based practices from a variety of professional and accrediting organizations and translate knowledge into policy, implementation, and staff education
Communicate appropriately with consideration of health literacy needs for specific audiences in multicultural settings
Manage programs and evaluate effectiveness
Collect, analyze, trend, and report data accurately and effectively
Work in a team environment and independently as necessary
Maintain a professional demeanor and communicate clearly with staff and leadership
Assist medical, administrative, and executive leaders to integrate IC principles and regulatory requirements with strategic, medical, and business initiatives
Effectively work with many lateral relationships
Preferred
Master's degree in a healthcare-related field (MPH, MSN) preferred
Long-Term Care experience a plus
Benefits
Retirement
Paid time off
Paid parental leave
Health, dental, and vision benefits
Life insurance
Long and short-term disability
And more
Company
SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC)
For nearly 50 years, SEARHC has provided high-quality healthcare services to the residents of Southeast Alaska.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Charles Clement
President, CEO
Recent News
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