Supervisor - Infection Prevention and Control Performance Management Job at Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Overview:
Summary:
Type of Opportunity: Full Time
FTE: 1.000000
Exempt: Yes
Work Schedule: Days Qualifications:
Other information:
Education:
License/Certification:
Experience:
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Education:
Essential:
Responsibilities:
Provides direct supervision to Infection Preventionists.
Serves as a subject matter expert in Infection Prevention and Control, and Epidemiology as it relates to:
Supervises the IPC Program to ensure standard protocols are met and needs assessments performed.
Supervises the distribution of case assignments to IPCs and works closely with the surveillance coordinator and understands surveillance practices and state and federal reporting requirements.
Performs case reviews as necessary alongside staff IPCs.
Provides SME consultation as needed, in partnership with Medical Director, to Employee Health, hospital department leadership and others.
Assists director in drafting communications, reports and preparing presentations.
Assists IPC team in prioritizing multiple projects, meet project deadlines and manage customer relationships using work plans and establishing timelines and performance metrics.
Shares 24/7 coverage w/ IPCs for the department during and outside of normal business hours. Responds t employee, physician and patient and/or visitor inquiries related to infection surveillance, prevention and control. Responds to emergency or disaster situations as required.
Other duties as assigned.
Benefits:
We offer more than the standard benefits!
Learn more about our employee benefits:
https://www.phs.org/careers/employee-benefits/Pages/default.aspx
Why work at Presbyterian?
Presbyterian's story is really the story of the remarkable people who choose to work here. The hard work of our physicians, nurses, employees, board members and volunteers grew Presbyterian from a tiny tuberculosis sanatorium to a statewide healthcare system that serves more than 875,000 New Mexicans.
About Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Our health plan serves more than 580,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.
About Our Regional Delivery System
We are part of New Mexico's history - and committed to its future. That is why we will continue to work just as hard and care just as deeply to serve New Mexico for years to come.
About New Mexico
Varied landscapes bring filmmakers here from around the world to capture a slice of the natural beauty New Mexicans enjoy every day. Our landscapes are as diverse as our culture - from mountains, forests, canyons, and lakes, to caverns, hot springs and sand dunes.
New Mexico offers endless recreational opportunities to explore and enjoy an active lifestyle. Venture off the beaten path, challenge your body in the elements, or open yourself up to the expansive sky. From hiking, golfing and biking to skiing, snowboarding and boating, it's all available among our beautiful wonders of the west.
AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.
Summary:
As a
Supervisor of Infection Control and Prevention Program, you will act as a Subject Matter Expert and infection prevention resource under the direction of the Director of Infection Prevention/Regional Quality Programs.
Type of Opportunity: Full Time
FTE: 1.000000
Exempt: Yes
Work Schedule: Days
Other information:
Education:
- Bachelors Degree in nursing or other healthcare/science related field required.
- Data analysis, team facilitation and project management skills preferred.
License/Certification:
- Current NM Nursing license if applicable.
- Current Certification in Infection Control (CIC) required within one year, if not already certified.
- Must have a valid drivers license and able to travel locally.
Experience:
- Minimum three (3) years of infection prevention experience in an acute health care facility (multi hospital system experience preferred).
- Experience in operational, nursing or infection control supervision preferred.
- Demonstrated leadership skills that foster trust, respect and dignity in the workforce and with patients.
Other:
- Software application skills in Epic and Midas preferred.
- PC software skills in word processing, spreadsheet and presentations are essential.
Education:
Essential:
- Bachelor Degree
Credentials:
Essential:
Responsibilities:
Essential:
- Certification in Infection Control
Responsibilities:
Provides direct supervision to Infection Preventionists.
Serves as a subject matter expert in Infection Prevention and Control, and Epidemiology as it relates to:
- Conducting risk analysis using established techniques and strategies.
- Serve on committees as needed.
- The development of policy and procedures as needed.
Supervises the IPC Program to ensure standard protocols are met and needs assessments performed.
Supervises the distribution of case assignments to IPCs and works closely with the surveillance coordinator and understands surveillance practices and state and federal reporting requirements.
Performs case reviews as necessary alongside staff IPCs.
Provides SME consultation as needed, in partnership with Medical Director, to Employee Health, hospital department leadership and others.
Assists director in drafting communications, reports and preparing presentations.
Assists IPC team in prioritizing multiple projects, meet project deadlines and manage customer relationships using work plans and establishing timelines and performance metrics.
Shares 24/7 coverage w/ IPCs for the department during and outside of normal business hours. Responds t employee, physician and patient and/or visitor inquiries related to infection surveillance, prevention and control. Responds to emergency or disaster situations as required.
Other duties as assigned.
Benefits:
We offer more than the standard benefits!
Presbyterian employees gain access to a robust wellness program, including free access to our on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, wellness challenges and more!
Learn more about our employee benefits:
https://www.phs.org/careers/employee-benefits/Pages/default.aspx
Why work at Presbyterian?
As an organization, we are committed to improving the health of our communities. From hosting growers' markets to partnering with local communities, Presbyterian is taking active steps to improve the health of New Mexicans. For our employees, we offer a robust wellness program, including free access to our on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, wellness challenges and more.
Presbyterian's story is really the story of the remarkable people who choose to work here. The hard work of our physicians, nurses, employees, board members and volunteers grew Presbyterian from a tiny tuberculosis sanatorium to a statewide healthcare system that serves more than 875,000 New Mexicans.
About Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Presbyterian Healthcare Services exists to improve the health of patients, members and the communities we serve. We are a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 employees - including more than 1,600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses.
Our health plan serves more than 580,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.
About Our Regional Delivery System
Presbyterian's Regional Delivery System is a network of six hospitals and medical centers throughout rural New Mexico including locations in Clovis, Espanola, Ruidoso, Santa Fe, Socorro and Tucumcari. Our regional facilities are home to more than 1,600 clinical and non-clinical employees who help make Presbyterian the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 statewide employees. With a variety of services ranging from general surgery to pediatrics to heart and cancer care, our regional employees are proud to provide close-to-home care for their communities.
We are part of New Mexico's history - and committed to its future. That is why we will continue to work just as hard and care just as deeply to serve New Mexico for years to come.
About New Mexico
New Mexico continues to grow steadily in population and features a low cost-of living.
Varied landscapes bring filmmakers here from around the world to capture a slice of the natural beauty New Mexicans enjoy every day. Our landscapes are as diverse as our culture - from mountains, forests, canyons, and lakes, to caverns, hot springs and sand dunes.
New Mexico offers endless recreational opportunities to explore and enjoy an active lifestyle. Venture off the beaten path, challenge your body in the elements, or open yourself up to the expansive sky. From hiking, golfing and biking to skiing, snowboarding and boating, it's all available among our beautiful wonders of the west.
AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.
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