Director of Infection Prevention (RN) - Medical Affairs Job Listing at Confidential in Portland, ME (Job ID 3356874-2024-04-12)

Description

Director of Infection Prevention (RN) – Medical Affairs
Maine Medical Center
Portland, ME
Full Time

The Director of Infection Prevention is responsible for overseeing and managing assigned personnel and infection control services across the acute care and ambulatory care spectrum for Maine Medical Center's southern region. Accountability includes supervision of the day-to-day operations of the program, including such functions as infection surveillance and accreditation readiness, as well as working with Epidemiology leadership to define and execute long term strategic plans. The director will be responsible for budget stewardship, operational efficiency, and training and development of infection control personnel. The director serves as a resource to the infection control staff and for staff throughout Maine Medical Center and the campuses and practice sites within their license. The director will also provide expert infection prevention guidance for colleagues across MaineHealth.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Education: Graduation from a 4 year college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in the healthcare field. A Master's degree in healthcare, public health or business preferred.
• License/Certifications: Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Maine, New Hampshire, or Vermont. Certification in Infection Control required.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years work experience in Epidemiology and Infection Prevention. Knowledge of infectious disease process, surveillance, epidemiologic investigations, prevention and controlling the transmission of infectious agents/healthcare-associated infections. Knowledge of descriptive and analytical epidemiology. Knowledge of laws, regulations and standards pertaining to infection prevention. Ability to plan, implement, and evaluate infection prevention practices, policies, and procedures. Business or public health experience desired.
• Knowledge of current patient care techniques, methods, practices, and procedures.
• A high level of critical thinking skill, process, and problem solving skill and systems knowledge necessary for participation in clinical initiatives and project management.
• Interpersonal skills to deal effectively with a wide range of hospital and non-hospital personnel of all levels. Communication and leadership skills sufficient to lead individuals and groups through assessment, planning and evaluation processes.
• Knowledge of computer systems, not limited to Windows based programs, Power Point, Excel, Access, and Epic.

For more information and to apply, please visit: https://www.careersatmainehealth.org/jobs/1808756-director-of-infection-prevention-rn-medical-affairs

About MaineHealth:

MaineHealth is a not-for-profit integrated health system whose vision is, "Working together so our communities are the healthiest in America." MaineHealth consists of nine local health systems, a comprehensive behavioral health care network, diagnostic services, home health agencies, and 1,700 employed clinicians working together through the MaineHealth Medical Group. With approximately 22,000 care team members, MaineHealth provides preventive care, diagnosis, and treatment to 1.1 million residents in Maine and New Hampshire. Learn more about our system at mainehealth.org

At MaineHealth, we offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow. Our packages include health and dental insurances, paid parental leave, retirement program, generous paid time off, and much more! Our comprehensive array of benefits are competitive, affordable, and include choices that meet specific, but ever-changing, needs.

With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations, you'll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them – both within the walls of the organization and the neighborhoods that surround it. We are deeply invested in the well-being of our communities and care team members. We believe in fostering a work environment of strong commitment, compassionate caring, and continuous improvement. Join us, and your abilities will be challenged and enhanced as you take your career to a new level.

MaineHealth values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Federal and state laws prohibit discrimination in employment because of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.

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