Job Summary: Responsible for overseeing the performance of daily surveillance activities, data analysis, and report generation that contributes to meeting the system wide infection control plan goals.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Basic understanding of microbiology and infectious diseases. Fundamental knowledge of epidemiology and statistics. Knowledge of quality improvement strategies and tools. Working knowledge of computer operation and basic software applications. Ability to organize and prioritize work, make judgments and decisions, be detail oriented and able to meet deadlines. Effective interpersonal skills, good written and oral communication skills.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Oversees the performance of daily surveillance activities, data analysis, and report generation that contributes to meeting the system wide infection control plan goals. Prepares and presents an annual infection control program summary to the Infection Control Committee. Provides clinical supervision and ongoing training to infection control staff to facilitate recognition of sentinel events and/or marker organisms, timely initiation of outbreak investigations, implementation/monitoring of corrective actions, and development of reports of such actions as necessary. Coordinates the system wide enforcement of federally mandated programs such as the OSHA bloodborne pathogen and tuberculosis standards. Plans for and implements methods to assess required program reviews, compliance monitoring and program modifications as necessary. Participates in JC survey by conducting regular program review to assure compliance with current standards. Monitors local, state, and national health agency requirements for communicable disease occurrence. Reports and makes necessary program policy/practice changes to allow compliance with reporting requirements as required by law; and communicates required changes to the Infection Control Committee, administration, medical staff, and other hospital departments as appropriate. Contributes to the improved knowledge of infection control, infectious disease issues through evidence based guideline review, and making recommendations for implementation as indicated. Oversees the development of education offerings prepared by the Infection Control staff for presentation to healthcare providers, patients, and family. Supervises the daily activities of the infection control staff and conducts annual performance evaluations. Conducts counseling sessions as necessary and work with staff to develop action plans for performance improvement. Participates in annual department budget development and monitors compliance.

Decision Making: Independent judgment in making decisions from many diversified alternatives that are subject to general review in final stages only.

Working Relationship: Direct Supervision of others - No. of people supervised: (5-10). Prepares and gives performance evaluations. Works directly with patients and/or customers. Works with internal customers via telephone or face to face interaction. Works with external customers via telephone or face to face interaction. Works with other healthcare professionals and staff. Works frequently with individuals at Director level or above.

Special Job Dimensions: None.

Supplemental Information: This document generally describes the essential functions of the job and the physical demands required to perform the job.  This compilation of essential functions and physical demands is not all inclusive nor does it prohibit the assignment of additional duties.

Minimum Education: Has completed the basic professional curricula of a school of nursing as approved and verified by a state board of nursing, and holds or is entitled to hold a diploma or degree therefrom.

Licensure, Registration and/or Certification: Valid multi-state or State of Oklahoma Registered Nurse License. Certification in Infection Control (CIC).

Work Experience: 3 - 5 years related, progressive experience.