Director Infection Prevention & Control

Catholic Health System

Buffalo, NY

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Acute Care, Administrative Management, Analysis Skills, Budgeting, Cellular Telephone, Clinical Medicine, Clinical Research, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Driver's License, Establish Priorities, Infection Control, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Regulations, Risk Management, Safety/Work Safety, Schedule Development, Statistics, Surveillance, Team Lead/Manager, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills

LOCATION

Buffalo, NY

POSTED

21 days ago

Facility: Administrative Regional Training Cntr

Shift: Shift 1

Status: Full Time FTE: 1.000000

Bargaining Unit: ACE Associates

Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: Yes

Work Schedule: Days

Hours:

8-4pm

Summary:

Responsible for the management, planning, organizing, coordinating, implementing and monitoring of the Infection Prevention and Control Program for Catholic Health (CH) with matrix oversight responsibility for all ministries. Responsibilities will include budgeting and determining staffing priorities. Responsible for assuring that CH meets Infection Prevention and Control Standards applied by external agencies such as the CDC, CMS, DOH, The Joint Commission, OSHA and others. Assures that the Infection Prevention and Control Program provides a safe environment for patients, visitors and staff through prevention and risk reduction interventions. This position involves professional responsibilities in the areas of case finding, surveillance, analysis and interpretation, reporting, inspection, education, consultation and recommendations to prevent and control infections.

Responsibilities:

EDUCATION

Masters Degree, MSN, MPH, PT, OT, RT, RD, Clinical Science
Current Professional Licensed by the State of New York as applicable by degree
CurrentCertification in Infection Control or eligible for certification

EXPERIENCE

Three (3) years of Infection Control experience in an acute care setting
Five (5) years clinical experience
Three (3) years Management experience
Emergency Preparedness experience preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY:

Strong interpersonal skills to work with other members of Management, Administration, Medical Staff and front line staff
Demonstrate the ability to lead, challenge, motivate and facilitate others to achieve results
Understanding of statistics, population health and regulatory agencies
Ability to lead cross organizational teams to improve identified outcomes
Experience in planning and presentation of group programs
Requires excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proficient in basic computer skills
Strong managerial skills to successfully manage Infection Control team
Valid NYS Drivers License

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Flexible schedule and able to travel to multiple CH sites
Will carry a cell phone to be available for emergent issues

ENVIRONMENT

Normal heat, light space, and safe working environment; typical of most office jobs.
Occasional exposure to one or more mildly unpleasant physical conditions.
Intermittent exposure to a few unpleasant physical conditions.
Frequent exposure to many disagreeable physical conditions.
Continuous exposure to extremely disagreeable physical conditions.

About the Company

Catholic Health System

Catholic Health is dedicated to developing an exceptional workforce focused on a culture of inclusiveness and integrity that values diversity. Located in Buffalo, NY, Catholic Health is a non-profit healthcare system that provides care to Western New Yorkers across a network of hospitals, primary care centers, imaging centers, and several other community ministries. Our mission sets us apart. It's the human side of healthcare – the touch, smile or comforting word that can help make your healthcare experience better. It's treating all people with respect and dignity, and providing comfort in times of greatest need.

COMPANY SIZE

10,000 employees or more

INDUSTRY

Healthcare Services

FOUNDED

1998

WEBSITE

http://www.chsbuffalo.org