Kettering Health Network

Serves as knowledge expert in infection prevention and control practices, processes, surveillance methodologies, products, equipment, policies, and regulatory and accreditation standards.. With the Network Director Clinical Outcomes, Patient Safety and Infection control and the Network Medical Director of Patient Safety provides oversite and direction to the facilities Infection Prevention and Control programs to ensure compliance with all Federal, State and HFAP requirements.. Requires knowledge of epidemiology and application of public health practices in an acute care hospital environment, with the goal of implementing effective and efficient procedures and policies to combat disease transmission among hospital patients and staff.. Identifies opportunities for group or individual IPC education regarding infection control protocols and policies.. Active Ohio Registered Nurse or MLT (ASCP Certification

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Manager Infection Control - Hamilton - Infection Control - FT/Days US-OH-Hamilton Job ID: 2024-48345
Type: Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Management
KH Hamilton Overview Kettering Health is a not-for-profit system of 13 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio. We are committed to transforming the health care experience with high-quality care for every stage of life. Our service-oriented mission is in action every day, whether it’s by providing care in our facilities, training the next generation of health care professionals, or serving others through international outreach. Responsibilities Job Summary : Provides management and support in the development, training, and implementation of KHN Infection Prevention and Control Program striving for One Best Practice across all KHN Facilities. Serves as knowledge expert in infection prevention and control practices, processes, surveillance methodologies, products, equipment, policies, and regulatory and accreditation standards. With the Network Director Clinical Outcomes, Patient Safety and Infection control and the Network Medical Director of Patient Safety provides oversite and direction to the facilities Infection Prevention and Control programs to ensure compliance with all Federal, State and HFAP requirements. Job Responsibilities :
Requires knowledge of epidemiology and application of public health practices in an acute care hospital environment, with the goal of implementing effective and efficient procedures and policies to combat disease transmission among hospital patients and staff.
Oversight, support and expert guidance to the facility Infection Prevention and Control Teams for management of the prevention, investigation, monitoring and reporting of the spread of diseases.
Oversite to ensure compliance with Federal and State regulatory requirements related to IPC.
Oversight for review and revision of Network Infection Control Policies
Identifies facility policies that should be combined to be Network Policies as well as need for additional policies.
Identifies opportunities for group or individual IPC education regarding infection control protocols and policies.
Uses scientific research to recommend, implement and monitor policies and procedures for hospital staff regarding sterilization, disinfection and decontamination of personnel, instruments and equipment.
Utilizes organizational resources to act as an advocate for the safe and timely delivery of care with accountability for integrating services that facilitate One Best Practice for patient care. Routinely evaluates work process, customer service issues, and job functions to ensure continuous improvement
Demonstrates willingness and exceptional ability to problem-solve, routine to complex situations
Is a role model for demonstrating the Standards of Behavior that support KHN values (Trustworthy, Innovative, Caring, Competent and Collaborative)
Personal “ Attitude ” – leaves a lasting favorable impression on others
Personal “ Communication ” – creates positive encounters with others
Personal “ Trustworthiness ” – creates/maintains meaningful/enduring relationships
Personal “ Innovation ” – adapts personal actions/responses to advance personal level of service
Personal “ Ownership ” – reflects a ready willingness to “Go the Extra Mile”
Personal “ Nurture ” – anticipates needs of others and responds in a professional and emotionally supportive manner
Personal “ Sensitivity ” – demonstrates a genuine concern and caring for others
Exhibits a positive response to constructive crtitcism
Attends Town Hall Meetings (4 meetings = exceeds; 3 meetings = meets)
Uses medical center resources efficiently
Job Requirements :
Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or related Healthcare field
Master’s Degree in Nursing or related Healthcare field preferred
Two years of progressive supervisory experience with demonstrated leadership and management skills
Maintains competencies & skills of Infection Prevention and Control
Ability to communicate effectively, written and oral
Ability to evaluate statistical data for use in planning and monitoring outcomes
Ability to work under stressful situations
Proven skills in developing high performance teams
Proven skills in facilitating performance improvement teams to achieve best in class results
Active Ohio Registered Nurse or MLT (ASCP Certification
Certified Infection Prevention and Control – required
Work Environment :
Requires travel to all network facilities to complete facility rounds for issue identification, process improvement and standardization projects
Fast-paced; juggling and prioritizing multiple projects at one time with altered hours to meet job requirements from time to time
Frequent review and utilization of computer systems to review electronic medical records and development of action plans; research on best practice, etc.
Frequent formal meetings to present and/or review data that includes guiding teams to develop action plans
Frequent support to hospital units and service areas where patient care is delivered to provide patient/family/staff education, surveillance, process reviews, performance improvement measures, etc. Qualifications #PM21 PI0eacdf3b81ad-35216-34198611

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