Infection Prevention Program Manager (RN)

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

Leadership:

• Supervises triage nursing staff, including scheduling, performance management, and addressing staff needs. 
• Provides Clinical Oversight to the Triage Team.
• Provides administrative support to the Director of Nursing as assigned.
• Develops and supports employees at all levels in a supportive atmosphere.
• Collaborate with the Director of Nursing to plan scheduled meetings and conferences.
• Take appropriate and timely action to resolve identified operational and clinical issues
• Has administrative responsibility for the Health Center’s Infection Prevention activities. 
• Collection of data, analysis, and reporting of IC surveillance activities.
• Coordinate and complete competencies for all Point of Care testing.
• Collaborates with the Clinical Pharmacist regarding medication management processes as it relates to infection prevention practices. 

Infection Prevention:

• Serves as Infection Prevention Nurse, facilitates infection prevention meetings as scheduled.
• Provide initial and ongoing education and training to employees and provide infection prevention strategies to deliver excellence in the delivery of patient-centered care.
• Develops and supports employees at all levels to promote practices aimed at infection prevention
• Collaborates with nursing and medical leadership to implement infection prevention protocols, policies, and procedures.
• Collaborate with Facilities Department to interpret regulatory standards and implement organizational goals.
• Works collaboratively with the Director of Nursing and the Director of Risk and Compliance to oversee corporate compliance in the clinical areas.
• Promotes compliance with State and Federal regulations regarding the safety of hazardous waste products.
• Demonstrates and advocates for current evidence-based infection prevention guidelines (i.e., ACIP, CDC, NYSDOH, Joint Commission, etc.). 
• Coordinates the posting of respiratory etiquette supplies (tissues, masks, hand sanitizer) in patient waiting areas.
• Collaborates with county/state partners to reduce the prevalence and incidence of sexually transmitted infections through early detection and treatment.

Occupational Health:

• Working with nursing supervisors, monitors fit testing for all appropriate employees.
• Responsible for NYS DOH public health audits.
• Coordinate health assessment appointments, follows-up on missing documentation, and assists with annual health assessment processes, including respiratory fit testing.
• Collaborate with Human Resources to monitor/track individuals in clearance process.

Miscellaneous:

• Prioritize tasks, manage time effectively, and oversees multiple responsibilities. 
• Demonstrates excellence in both internal and external customer service.
• Understand and is able to effectively communicate HIPAA compliance, corporate compliance, and client confidentiality.
• Ensures and/or remains in compliance with all relevant internal and external regulatory policies and procedures.
• Adheres to the National Patient Safety Goals as defined by Whitney Young Health.
  Completes other duties as assigned.