Manager, Infection Prevention, Norton West Louisville Hospital - Full-time

Location: Louisville, Kentucky
Job ID: 114340
Work Type: Regular Full-Time
Shift: Days
Facility Group: Norton West Louisville Hospital


Job Description
Responsibilities

The Manager of Infection Prevention is responsible for the administration and management of the Infection Control department. Work is performed with latitude for the exercise of initiative and independent judgment within established policies and is reviewed in collaboration with other department leaders as appropriate. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to ensure the department employees are providing the services appropriate to the needs, including ages, of the patient population served.

Key Accountabilities:

• Responsible for the integration of the Infection Prevention Committee into the primary functions and objectives of each Hospital.
• Serves as an active member of the Infection Prevention committee; responsible for planning, directing, guiding and supporting in the administration of hospital functions under the Infection Control Committee Ensure consistent and adequate representation across the matrix groups within Norton Healthcare and appropriate committees and agencies in the community/region. Facilitate the achievement and maintenance of clinical targets for the infection prevention program. Act as a consultant to other Infection perfectionists and leadership to address gaps in performance.
• Demonstrates a functional understanding of all state and federal regulations, which pertain to and affect Infection prevention.
• Coordinates and integrates federal, state, and local standards into facility, system, and Infection prevention practices by developing and implementing policies and procedures that guide and support the system’s and Infection prevention’s compliance with standards and regulatory agencies.
• Coordinates and oversees Infection Prevention performance improvement initiatives across the system. Collaborate with Infection Prevention Medical Director and leaders within the Quality team to identify areas of opportunities for performance improvement.

Norton Healthcare is committed to establishing health equity in every neighborhood, and Norton West Louisville Hospital is an example of that commitment put into action. Opening November of 2024, this state-of-the-art facility is being built at 850 South 28th Street and will offer comprehensive services, including a 24-hour emergency department, inpatient care, operating rooms and imaging technology. It will serve both adults and children. It’s designed with the voice of the community in mind, and will change health care for generations to come.

Qualifications

Required:

• Three years as an infection prevention RN
• Bachelor Degree in Nursing
• Registered Nurse Licensure (KY)
• Must Obtain Certification in Infection Prevention and Control within 12 months of hire

Desired:

• Master Degree

Screening requirements:

Background check

License & education verification

Employment reference verification

Drug Screen

Norton Healthcare offers a competitive benefit package, including:

Paid vacation, sick days and holidays

Paid parental leave

403b/401k retirement plan

View more: Benefits Guide

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

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Norton Healthcare is a leader in serving adult and pediatric patients from throughout Greater Louisville, Southern Indiana, the commonwealth of Kentucky and beyond. The not-for-profit hospital and health care system is Louisville’s third largest employer, with more than 17,000 employees.

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