SUMMARY:

Directs and monitors the Infection Prevention Program in accordance with Infection Prevention regulations and plan.  Develops policies governing control of infections and communicable diseases. Implements policies governing prevention of infections and communicable diseases. Develops a system for identifying, reporting, investigating, and preventing infections and communicable diseases. Oversees adherence to standards of practice, protocols, and procedures, maintenance of and coordination of services with other units and agencies related to infection prevention.  Advises leadership by interpreting changes in county, state or federal regulations relating to infection prevention requirements.  Assumes other responsibilities delegated by Chief Nursing Officer 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Supervises staff involving interviewing and hiring, training, and performance evaluation; establishes specific performance standards and measures for work; confronts others directly and respectfully when performance does not meet expectations

Oversees assigned budgets, including projections and reconciliation; understands implications of TMC business decisions on bottom line and manages activities to produce results to support business decisions.

Identifies areas where costs per unit can be optimized, prioritizes which projects will have greatest returns, and ensures quality results are realized in a timely manner; anticipates resources that will be needed to complete a project and avoid over-committing resources.

Understands how assigned departments add value to TMC and its customers, and makes decisions and recommendations that are clearly linked to TMC’s strategies and financial goals.

Applies business understanding to improve practices and processes of role; leverages inter-function linkages to raise performance levels; thinks in global, cross-boundary terms before setting out on a project or problem-solving initiative. 

Demonstrates and upholds established standards of behavior, safety, and confidentiality, as well as TMCH and department policies and standards. 

Adheres to and supports staff in exhibiting TMCH values of integrity, community, compassion, and dedication.  Works collaboratively and supports efforts of other team members.

Develops contingency plans with appropriate tactics and responds to unforeseen circumstances and utilizes planned resources, putting patients at the center of planning and delivery of services.

Develops a coaching and mentoring relationship with others that is purposefully aimed at developing their independence; encourages others to consider creative or innovative approaches to changing goals, processes or environments; assigns specific projects to challenge others and stretch their abilities and self-confidence.

Exhibits excellence in customer service through appropriate attitude and interaction with all patients, visitors and staff.

Manages and monitors Infection Prevention programs for TMCH to include surveillance programs, recordkeeping of hospital associated and community acquired infections, interpretation, analysis, and reporting of information, development of interventions and recommendations related and follow up on performance.

Interprets and applies state, county, and federal requirements and other appropriate guidelines related to IP and EOC issues; develops IP policies, guidelines and programs; informs authorities of reportable diseases. Educates, communicates and interfaces with hospital personnel (at all levels), patients, medical staff, and family members to ensure high-quality patient care.

Serves on hospital committees and assume responsibility for disseminating and communicating information to staff.

Performs related duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:  Bachelor’s degree in a related field; Master’s degree preferred

EXPERIENCE:  Eight (8) years of infection control experience in an acute care setting.

LICENSURE OR CERTIFICATION:  Certification by the National Board of Infection Control (CIC) preferred.

About Tucson Medical Center

Tucson Medical Center, licensed at more than 600 beds, has been Tucson’s locally governed nonprofit regional hospital since admitting its first patient Nov. 9, 1944. TMC is Southern Arizona’s leading provider for emergency care and pediatric care (including Tucson’s first Pediatric Emergency Department), with intensive care units for adults, children and newborns. Other specialty areas include women’s, maternity, cardiac care, orthopaedic, neuroscience, hospice, surgical and vascular care.We earned The Joint Commission's Gold Seal for Hospital Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with the commission's performance standards. Key collaborations include our alignment with Abacus Health, a Southern Arizona accountable care organization; membership in the Mayo Clinic Care Network; and partnership in the Southern Arizona Hospital Alliance. Additionally, TMC Health has a joint venture with El Rio Health in creating the innovative, integrated health centers HealthOn Broadway and HealthOn University.TMC is also committed to empowering patients to be active partners in their care and has a robust wellness outreach program, including at TMC for Seniors at the Palo Verde Campus....Southern Arizona's locally governed nonprofit health system, TMC Health, is the corporate entity that includes Tucson Medical Center; TMC Rincon, TMCOne primary and specialty care practices; Benson Hospital, Northern Cochise Community Hospital and their affiliates.

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