Director of Infection Prevention (RN) - Medical Affairs
Company: MaineHealth
Location: Portland
Posted on: April 24, 2024
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Job Description:
Summary
Maine Medical Center is seeking a Director of Infection Control to
oversee and manage assigned personnel and infection control
services across the acute care and ambulatory care spectrum for
Maine Medical Center's southern region. Accountability includes
supervision of the day-to-day operations of the program, including
such functions as infection surveillance and accreditation
readiness, as well as working with Epidemiology leadership to
define and execute long-term strategic plans. The director will be
responsible for budget stewardship, operational efficiency, and
training and development of infection control personnel. The
director serves as a resource to the infection control staff and
for staff throughout Maine Medical Center and the campuses and
practice sites within its license. The director will also provide
expert infection prevention guidance for colleagues across
MaineHealth.
Position Summary
The Director of Infection Prevention is responsible for overseeing
and managing assigned personnel and infection control services
across the acute care and ambulatory care spectrum of the
MaineHealth southern region. Accountability includes supervision of
the day-to-day operations of the program, including such functions
as infection surveillance and accreditation readiness, as well as
working with Epidemiology leadership to define and execute long
term strategic plans. The director will be responsible for budget
stewardship, operational efficiency, and training and development
of infection control personnel. The director serves as a resource
to the infection control staff and for staff throughout Maine
Medical Center and the campuses and practice sites within its
license. The director will also provide expert infection prevention
guidance for colleagues across MaineHealth.
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
Education: Graduation from a 4 year college or university with a
Bachelor's Degree in the healthcare field. A Master's degree in
healthcare, public health or business preferred.
License/Certifications: Current license to practice as a Registered
Nurse in the State of Maine. Certification in Infection Control
required.
Experience: Minimum 5 years work experience in Epidemiology and
Infection Prevention. Knowledge of infectious disease process,
surveillance, epidemiologic investigations, prevention and
controlling the transmission of infectious
agents/healthcare-associated infections. Knowledge of descriptive
and analytical epidemiology. Knowledge of laws, regulations and
standards pertaining to infection prevention. Ability to plan,
implement, and evaluate infection prevention practices, policies
and procedures. Business or public health experience desired.
Knowledge of current patient care techniques, methods, practices
and procedures.
A high level of critical thinking skill, process, and problem
solving skill and systems knowledge necessary for participation in
clinical initiatives and project management.
Interpersonal skills to deal effectively with wide range of
hospital and non-hospital personnel of all levels. Communication
and leadership skills sufficient to lead individuals and groups
through assessment, planning and evaluation process.
Knowledge of computer systems not limited to Windows based
programs, Power Point, Excel, Access, and Epic.
Additional Information Maine Medical Center is a Magnet designated
700-bed tertiary care and teaching institution. MMC is Maine's
largest hospital and a state-wide health care resource. MMC offers
outstanding career opportunities and quality of life in
Portland.
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