Manager of Infection Prevention & Accreditation

Description

Additional Position Details: FTE: 1.000000 | Full Time | Primarily Monday-Friday/0800-1700

Starting Wage for this exempt position: $110,281.60-$151,632.00, depending on experience 

Position Summary

The Manager of Infection Prevention and Accreditation provides leadership for the hospital's Infection Prevention and Accreditation Readiness Programs, promoting a culture of safety, regulatory compliance, continuous readiness, and performance improvement. This role is responsible for the oversight of infection prevention, accreditation, and related compliance programs, ensuring alignment with CMS Conditions of Participation, accreditation standards, public health requirements, and organizational strategic priorities. In partnership with leaders, providers, and interdisciplinary teams, the Manager provides expertise, consultation, and leadership to reduce healthcare-associated infections, prevent transmission of infectious diseases, strengthen patient and staff safety, improve regulatory performance, maintain continuous survey readiness, support emergency preparedness initiatives, and promote a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors.

Position Qualifications

Experience

• 5 years of leadership/supervisory experience in infection prevention, accreditation, clinical operations, regulatory compliance, public health, nursing, performance improvement, project management, education, or related healthcare field is required

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Public Health, Healthcare Administration, Epidemiology, Infection Prevention, Quality Management, or related healthcare field (current licensure, as applicable) is required 
• Master's degree - preferred 

Preferred Certification/Licensure

• CIC: Certification Infection Control 
• Completion of Incident Command System modules (ICS 100, 200, 700, 800) 
• Green or Black Belt Lean Six Sigma  
• Basic Life Support 

Total Rewards

We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to support your well-being and professional growth, including:

• Competitive Pay: Hourly and salaried positions earn market-based compensation. 
• Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision coverage for part-time and above employees and their eligible dependents beginning within 30 days of hire.
• Retirement Savings: Employer-sponsored retirement plan with company contribution and match.
• Paid Time Off: Generous ETO for part-time and above employees.
• Professional Development: Continue to enhance your education through our tuition reimbursement and tuition repayment program
• Additional Benefits: Life insurance, disability coverage, and employee assistance programs.

At Asante, we are guided by our values:

Excellence - Respect - Honesty - Service - Teamwork

Asante is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and to employing and advancing qualified individuals of all backgrounds, including women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans.