Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager, Infection Control
Doctors Medical Center of Modesto
Modesto, CA
3x12 hrs

Job Type: Full Time

Job Shift: Days

Holiday Rotation: 

Department: Infection Control

The Infection Prevention Manager directs and coordinates the infection control program in the hospital. The designated person has the authority to implement and enforce the Program policies, coordinate all infection prevention, and control activities within the hospital, and facilitate ongoing monitoring of the effectiveness of prevention and/or control activities and interventions. The Infection Prevention manager will ensure the IP program is in compliance with professional, state, federal and regulatory standards designed to reduce or eliminate spread of infections  in the facility and to monitor patient care for compliance with established standards.

Responsible for program planning and policy development and implementation; data collection, reporting, education and regulatory compliance; budget planning; Manages the department and staff; has the ability to hire, fire and discipline; may be responsible for surveillance activities; evaluates the effectiveness of the program; provides education to staff, patients, visitors as needed. 

Education:

Requirement: Bachelor's degree in healthcare related field. 
Preferred: Master's degree

Experience:

Required: 2 years of infection prevention experience in an acute care setting.
Preferred: 3 years of experience in an acute care setting.

Certifications:

Required: AHA BLS. Certification in Infection Prevention and Control (CIC) within 2 years of hire.

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