Overview

French Hospital Medical Center located in San Luis Obispo California has been named one of the Nation’s 100 Top Hospitals by Truven Health Analytics and is rated among the top hospitals in the nation for cardiac orthopedic and GI services. French Hospital has achieved the prestigious designation as a Primary Stroke Center by the Joint Commission. The Copeland Forbes and Rossi Cardiac Care Center provides the latest innovative cardiac and imaging technology. The hospital is also home to the unique Hearst Cancer Resource Center offering free education resources and support to cancer patients and their families. French Hospital Medical Center is a part of Dignity Health’s Southern California Division and is a member of CommonSpirit Health the largest not-for-profit health care system in the nation boasting an integrated network of top quality hospitals with physicians from the most prestigious medical schools and comprehensive outpatient services - all recognized for quality safety and service. Each hospital is supported by an active philanthropic Foundation to help meet the growing health care needs of our communities. To learn more go towww.dignityhealth.org/FrenchHospital.

If you are committed to social justice, health equity, and prepared to deliver care in new, innovative ways, you belong with us.

We offer the following benefits to support you and your family:

Annual Incentive (Bonus) Program.Matching Retirement Programs.Pension fully funded by the Hospital.Tuition Assistance for career growth and development.Health/Dental/Vision Insurance.Free Membership to our Care@Work program supporting child care, pet care, and adult dependent needs.Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family.Flexible spending accounts.Voluntary Protection: Group Accident, Critical Illness, and Identity Theft.Wellness Program.Paid Time Off (PTO).
Responsibilities

Position Summary:

As our Manager Infection Prevention at French Hospital Medical Center, you’ll coordinate all infection prevention related activities associated with surveillance, performance improvement, and education, which are intended to ensure that the facility’s patients, personnel & visitors will be protected from transmission of diseases & infection within the facility’s environment as identified in the core competency model by the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC).

To thrive in this role, you must be competent and confident. Utilizing your expertise and excellent communication skills you will work in collaboration with Hospital Administration to develop and manage an Infection Prevention Program that incorporates essential facility strategic plan elements that align with the goals, objectives, and risk assessments of the Infection Prevention Program. 

Principal Duties and Accountabilities:

Responsible for oversight of daily operations of the Infection Prevention Department and Employee Health in regard to the facility compliance with Hospital Accreditation Standards, State and CMS regulations.Ongoing assessment and development of programs, policies & procedures and forms to address the Infection Prevention needs of employees, volunteers, contract workers, independent contractors, physicians, registry workers and students in accordance with the guidelines established by the regulatory agencies.Provides expert consultation and education, as needed, and as related to Infection Prevention.Develops and operationalizes the Infection Prevention Program’s annual risk assessment, annual plans, and annual evaluations. Identifies and implements updates to the Infection Prevention Program when new regulations and /or Professional guidelines are published.
Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in a healthcare-related field with (5) years of experience, or an Associate’s degree in a healthcare-related field with
seven (7) years of experience.Three (3) years of experience as an Infection Preventionist in an acute care facility.

Required Licensure:

Certification in Infection Prevention and Control by the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology (CBIC) to be obtained during the first two (2) years of hire.

Required Special Skills:

Demonstrates breadth and/or depth of professional/technical skills and capabilities required for the position; shares knowledge; sets or
contributes to the Company’s direction within area of expertise.
Knowledge of types, methods, tools and techniques used in infection prevention and control; ability to impede the spread of infection and disease. Able to lead RCAs for HAIs and implement action plans.
Knowledge of federal, state and local healthcare related laws and regulations; ability to comply with these in healthcare practices
and activities.
Knowledge of current professional society guidelines. Able to perform literature reviews to support performance improvement and practice changes.
Ability to assess a situation from an infection prevention perspective and recommends appropriate action within scope of responsibility to ensure safe and quality patient care.
Ability to recognize, develop and provide educational programs on infection prevention for all levels of personnel to improve their
infection prevention knowledge base and practice.
Knowledge of effective self-management practices and ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups, or
activities, making effective judgments as to prioritizing and time allocation.
Actively seeks professional growth, demonstrates professionalism, and exhibits a good working rapport in all interpersonal interactions
with departmental staff, healthcare personnel, contract workers, patients and visitors and community agencies.
Strong professional, organizational and interpersonal skills for working with teams, physicians, committees and senior management.
Excellent communication skills (oral and written), presentation style, including the ability to concisely present data to leaders,
clinicians and staff at all levels of the organization.

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