(RN) Infection Control Manager Job Listing at MedStar Medical Group in Baltimore, MD (Job ID req46737)

Description

General Summary of Position
Plans, coordinates, and directs the hospital-wide infection control program to minimize the risk of exposure to infectious and/or communicable diseases for patients, employees, staff, and visitors in accordance with the established hospital plans, state and federal regulations, and TJC standards. Evaluates the program and implements changes as needed to improve program and ensure compliance. Plans daily departmental operations, maintains appropriate staffing, training, and supervision. Plans and implements department budget and program priorities.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Minimum Qualifications
Education

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing; required and
• basic understanding and education related to infection control regulatory standards, microbiology, epidemiology, public health and in-depth knowledge of patient care practices. required

Experience

• Experience in infection control/hospital epidemiology required

Licenses and Certifications

• RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure Valid RN license in the State of Maryland. required and
• CIC - Certified in Infection Control CIC (Certification in Infection Control) preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Investigative data collection and analysis skills.
• Ability to use computer to collect data and prepare reports.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to exercise independent judgment.
• Business acumen and leadership skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with ability to effectively interact with all levels of management, internal departments and external agencies.
• Working knowledge of various computer software applications.

This position has a hiring range of $100,588 - $190,340