Job Requirements:
Current Georgia licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse preferred
Bachelor Degree in Nursing, microbiology, or health related field required
Master’s Degree required
Minimum of four (4) years of clinically oriented hospital experience required
Minimum of five (5) years experience in acute care Infection Control required
Prior experience with The Joint Commission Surveys and infection prevention control standards. Working knowledge of federal, state and regional requirements.
Prior management experience and ability to direct people and projects, effectively communicate with internal stakeholders required
Certification in Infection Control required
Proven, demonstrated knowledge of epidemiological methods, and of existing and emerging regulations and guidelines specific to the protection of patients and staff from preventable infection events and nosocomial infections
Ability to organize, prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines
Job Description:
Responsible for the oversight, management, coordination, integration, evaluation, reporting and educational activities of the Infection Control Program. Coordinates efforts with Occupational Health, Safety, Patient Safety, Risk Management, system leaders, and other clinical areas to implement proactive infection prevention practices and ensure a safe environment for patients, associates, volunteers, physicians and visitors. Leads and organizes the work of the Infection Prevention Control Department to provide assessment, consultation, education and performance improvement support throughout the system.