Primary Function: The Director of Infection control leads and manages the overall infection control program for Women & Infants Hospital. The incumbent is responsible for maintaining all infection control activities in conjunction with the Director of Risk Management, Senior Vice President of Quality and Clinical Effectiveness, Employee Health, Quality Management, Risk Management, and other internal and external departments. The incumbent communicates with personnel in all departments and external agencies regarding infection control protocols. The incumbent reviews and revises all Infection Control policies and procedures and develops effective educational programs for Infection Control. The incumbent conducts special studies to survey and monitor specific infection risks. Performs other job-related duties as required or requested.

Requirements:

A Bachelor of Science degree and current professional registration are required. An Infection Control Certificate is required, and APIC Membership is preferred. 7 years of experience in Infection Control/Epidemiology. Excellent communication and teaching skills are necessary.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Leads and manages the overall infection control program for Women & Infants Hospital.
• Maintains all infection control activities in conjunction with the Director of Risk Management, Sr VP of Quality and Clinical Effectiveness, Employee Health, Quality Management, Risk Management, and other internal and external departments.
• Communicates with personnel in all departments and external agencies regarding infection control protocols.
• Reviews and revises all departmental Infection Control policies and procedures on an annual and/or as-needed basis.
• Develops effective educational programs in Infection Prevention and Control; trains others as needed.
• Conduct special studies to survey and monitor specific infection risks.
• Enhances professional growth and development.

Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions, Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, and our Wellness Center, are trusted organizations fueling the latest advances in medical research, attracting the nation’s top specialty-trained doctors, and honing renowned services and innovative programs to engage in the important discussions people need to have about their health.

Americans with Disability Act Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.

EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status

Ethics Statement: Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.