JOB SUMMARY
The purpose of this position is to provide leadership and management of daily operations for infection prevention practitioners and infection prevention programs in hospital and ambulatory locations. The Manager is responsible for tactical operational delivery and support of infection prevention projects and program in assigned locations. The Manager is accountable to drive and monitor projects and departmental activities that lead to reduced rates of healthcare acquired infections and meet regulatory requirements. The Manager will lead, hire, mentor and supervise direct reports in assigned locations. They will partner with the Director on associate development, budget, program metrics and issue resolution as needed. They will attend meetings, rotate leadership call coverage, and provide other coverage as the Director delegate when needed.
SCOPE OF POSITION
This position reports to the Director of Infection Prevention and will have direct managerial oversight of the infection prevention practitioners assigned to them.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in a health-related field, 5 years infection prevention experience (or equivalent) currently certified in infection control (CIC) by the Certification Board of Infection Control (CBIC)
SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE
Strong understanding of epidemiology concepts and principles, basic understanding of data analytics and process improvement. Strong communication, team and relationship building skills.
DESIRED ATTRIBUTES
Strong verbal communication and persuasion skills. Flexibility and capability to prioritize tasks. Ability to remain composed and quickly make judicious decisions during rapidly changing and potentially high stress situations.
BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES
Leadership Competencies
INFORMATION SECURITY
Maintains confidentiality of log-on password(s) and security of other authentication devices (e.g., key fobs, proximity devices, etc.).
Ensures privacy and security of information entrusted to their care.
Uses company business assets and information resources for management-approved purposes only.
Adheres to all information privacy and security policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines.
Promptly reports information security incidents to the OhioHealth Information Security Officer.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
20 % Functional Knowledge:
1. Requires in-depth knowledge of the following technical domains for preventing infections:
Identification of Infectious Disease Processes
Surveillance and Epidemiologic Investigation
Preventing/Controlling the Transmission of Infectious Agents
Employee/Occupational Health
2. Evaluates effectiveness of infection prevention program and institutional needs on an ongoing basis to create and revise program goals and objectives
3. Understands and teaches performance improvement tools to facilitate implementation and monitoring of evidence-based guidelines
4. Partners with teams to identify areas for improving infection prevention practices and facilitates infection prevention projects.
5. Uses adult education principles to provide effective education to a wide variety of audiences
6. Provides consultation on policies and practices based on current regulatory/accreditation requirements and evidence-based guidelines
7. Utilizes experience and available technical resources to provide practice guidance to assigned IPP staff
8. Orientation and development of novice IPP
20 % Business Expertise:
Has knowledge of best practice initiatives through national and regional organizations. Stays well informed of evolving infectious disease threats and takes necessary actions Has knowledge of internal and external influences to program priorities such as changing regulatory, reporting or reimbursement issues Solid understanding of financial side of infection prevention and healthcare.
30% Leadership:
Provides feedback and direction to assigned areas to achieve outcomes Mentors and develops associates on infection prevention and process improvement methods. Mentors and develops associates on professional development and growth goals Ability to be a change agent with peers both internally and externally to the team Self-Starter who takes initiative to lead and improve internal processes Ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects at a time Drives practice standardization and efficiency within assigned locations. Effectively utilizes assigned resources as needed for projects and coverage, meets budget targets Completes assigned associate evaluations in a timely manner Creates on-call schedule and payroll functions for assigned associates Recruits and hires effective candidates, provides coaching and improvement plans as needed, drives team engagement and impact.
5 % Problem Solving:
Oversees teams to solve complex problems using data interpretation, stakeholder input, critical review of evidence-based research and team facilitation. Has solid understanding of epidemiological principles and outbreak management.
5 % Impact
Impacts safety of patients, associates, and visitors Impacts outcome measures related to healthcare acquired infections and regulatory success Impacts department associate engagement scores
20 % Interpersonal Skills
Uses team and consensus building to encourage standardized and efficient department practices. Skilled in influence to drive change and create partnerships with leadership across assigned locations. Effective written and verbal communication Demonstrated effective skills in communication, empathy, conflict resolution, persuasion, flexibility and listening for understanding. Ability to effectively interact with leadership at several campuses Ability to be an advocate for patient and associate safety in high stress situations Proactively creates positive relationships with potential stakeholders Ability to drive internal team engagement and satisfaction Holds team accountable and champions change.
AGE SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES
Knowledge and application of growth and development principles.
Utilization of effective communication strategies.
Implementation of specific technical factors
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
OSHA BLOOD BORNE PATHOGEN EMPLOYEE EXPOSURE CATEGORIES (One category must be checked):
CATEGORY I: ______
Employees whose job functions involve routine or potential exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues. (Direct patient care jobs)
CATEGORY II: __X____
Employees whose job functions involve no routine exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues, but employment may require performing unplanned Category I tasks. (Indirect patient care jobs, i.e., unit clerk, pastoral care, etc.)
CATEGORY III: ______
Employees whose job functions involve no exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues, and Category I and II tasks are not a condition of employment.