RN Manager, Infection Control

Leadership Responsibilities 

• Provide direct supervision of nurses and medical assistants in assigned departments (OB, Specialties, Winthrop Primary Care, Project Shine). 

• Oversee Employee Health and Infection Control programs, ensuring compliance with CDC, OSHA, MA DPH, and Joint Commission requirements. 

• Collaborate with medical and administrative directors to optimize patient flow, clinical workflows, and staffing models. 

• Conduct annual performance reviews, competencies, and professional development plans for nursing staff. 

• Ensure adequate staffing coverage and manage nursing schedules. 

• Represent nursing functions in health center and departmental meetings. 

Responsibilities 

• Evaluates and manages workflows for maximum efficiency 

• Daily management of department staff 

• Assists with customer service recovery as appropriate 

• Monitor compliance with Employee Health policies, including immunizations, TB screening, and staff health records. 

• Administer and document vaccines, TB tests, and fit-testing as . 

• Manage employee exposures (e.g., bloodborne pathogens, airborne diseases) with timely follow-up and reporting. 

• Conduct Infection Control training for all staff and department-specific competencies. 

• Oversee sterilization and high-level disinfection monitoring, including QC documentation, staff training, and audits. 

• Perform infection control rounds, inspections, and log reviews (autoclave, negative pressure rooms, vaccine refrigerators, etc.). 

• Serve as liaison to contracted Occupational Health providers and staffing agencies. 

• Lead the Infection Control Committee, including developing agendas, coordinating meetings, preparing and delivering presentations, and ensuring follow-up on action items. 

• Ensure adherence to Joint Commission, DPH, HRSA, and organizational standards. 

• Support patient safety, quality improvement, and risk reduction initiatives. 

• Collaborate with IT/Data teams to track performance metrics and outcomes. 

• Promote customer service excellence through ACE model standards. 

• Assist with policy development, wellness initiatives, and incident review.

Job Components 

• Full-time oversite of EH/IC department administrative and clinical services.  

• Ensure compliance with all regulatory agencies including Joint Commission and DPH. 

• Ensures annual clinical skills compliance of nurses are completed 

• Responsible for the annual reviews of nurses and EH/IC staff.

Miscellaneous 

• Maintain excellent punctuality and attendance. 

• Promote a sense of “teamwork” through demonstration of self-direction and self-motivation.  Solve problems independently or know when to seek consultation. 

• Displays outstanding customer service skills when interacting with all NeighborHealth customers according to the ACE model. 

• Adheres to all NeighborHealth and departmental policies and procedures 

• Participate in required departmental activities and meetings. 

• Perform other related duties.