Manager, Infection Control, Cooley Dickinson Hospital

Cooley Dickinson Hospital
United States, Massachusetts, Northampton
30 Locust Street (Show on map)
Jan 01, 2025
Join Our Team: Infection Control Manager, Cooley Dickinson Hospital Are you passionate about ensuring the highest standards of infection prevention and control? Do you thrive in a dynamic healthcare environment where you can make a significant impact on patient safety and well-being? If so, we want you to join our team! At Mass General Brigham and Cooley Dickinson Hospital, we are committed to providing outstanding care while prioritizing patient safety and infection prevention. As our Infection Control Manager, you'll play a meaningful role in developing and implementing strategies to minimize the risk of healthcare-associated infections and promote a culture of safety throughout the hospital. In this role, you'll also be a part of the larger Infection Prevention team across the entire Mass General Brigham system with access to resources and thoughtful collaboration. Come be a part of our exciting transformation journey! Responsibilities 1. Develop, implement, and evaluate infection prevention and control policies, procedures, and protocols in accordance with regulatory guidelines and best practices. 2. Conduct regular assessments of infection risks, surveillance, and outbreak investigations to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions as needed. 3. Provide education and training to healthcare staff on infection control practices, hand hygiene, personal protective equipment (PPE) use, and other infection prevention measures. 4. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement strategies for the prevention and management of infectious diseases, including COVID-19 and other emerging threats. 5. Serve as a resource and liaison for infection control issues, providing guidance and support to healthcare providers, administrators, and other collaborators. 6. Monitor compliance with infection control standards, conduct audits, and participate in accreditation and regulatory surveys. 7. Stay current with emerging infectious diseases, epidemiological trends, and infection control literature to inform practice and policy decisions. 8. Must be available to work in the case of a facility-declared emergency and to assist during regulatory agency reviews Bachelor's degree required. A Master's degree in Infection Control, Public Health, Epidemiology, or Statistics is preferred; Masters in Healthcare Management or another relevant field is equivalent. Certification in Infection Control (CIC) required upon hire. Prior experience in acute care facilities is strongly preferred. Current Massachusetts' licensure as a registered nurse strongly preferred. - Minimum 5 years of related work experience required; greater than 10 years related work experience preferred. Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.