Manager Infection Prevention/Epidemiology Services

Employment Type:Full timeShift:Day ShiftDescription:Your best life. Our one purpose.At MercyOne Siouxland, we are dedicated to the well-being of both our colleagues and the patients they serve. Elevating patient-centered care comes from the efforts of all colleagues.What we offer:We care about your wellbeing, both physical and mental, which is why our benefit package includes:Wellness programs

Education reimbursement

Personalized health insurance plans including dental and vision

Paid time off

Long- and short-term leave

Retirement planning

Life insurance coverage

About the job:Under general supervision, plans, organizes, develops and implements an organizational-wide Infectious Disease and Epidemiology Program in accordance with current federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations that govern such functions.What you will do:Oversees and performs surveillance and epidemiology activities, including the collection, analysis and reporting of data as well as edpidemic and outbreak investigations.

Provides management, leadership and supervision to staff assisting her in infection control functions.

Assists in the case management of patients with communicable diseases or drug-resistant organisms, to include the appropriate identification, placement, isolation, and discharge of these patients.

Applies a sound epidemiological method and statistical technique to identify and solve problems, evaluate processes and measure outcomes.

Communicates with hospital and medical staff to acquire additional information about potential infections or sources of infection and helps to identify control measures.

Directs the development and provision of consultative and educational services to employees, volunteers, physicians, patients, families, Occupational Health Services, Mercy Home Care, Mercy Medical Services, and other healthcare facilities and settings across the continuum of care, individuals and the community.

Oversees the management of the Infectious Disease Clinic.

Directs the development, evaluation, revision and implementation of system-wide infection control policies/procedures and guidelines.

Directs the implementation of and is accountable for the organizations compliance with regulations, standards and recommendations in accordance with local, state and national organizations.Participates in the identification, investigation, reporting and follow-up of reportable diseases and diseases necessitating contact tracking and exposure work-ups as mandated by the local, state and federal Departments of Health.

Facilitates Mercy's Infection Control Committee meeting, maintains minutes and reports activities to the Quality Board and other committees as needed.

Participates in Trinity-wide initiatives to improve quality, safety and infection prevention. Includes, but not limited to, sepsis collaboration, employee influenza vaccination, electronic laboratory and Public Health reporting for Meaningful Use.

Provides leadership in Mercy's participation with the Iowa Healthcare Collaborative Initiative including the Hospital Engagement Network (HEN) and Partnership for Patients.

Collects and analyzes data to be used in benchmarking and/or identification of best practice and performance improvement efforts. Utilizes Process Excellence and other continuous quality improvement methodologies to support and/or lead performance improvement teams designed to improve clinical outcomes.

Reports data as required to external accrediting organizations (includes JCAHO, Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Trinity Health and NDNQI (National Database of Nursing Quality Indicators) outcomes to meet requirements for attainment of Magnet status.

Actively participates in Infection Control Committee; participates in the Safety or Products Evaluation Committee and any other Committees as necessary and so delegated.

Alerts the Risk Manager to potential risk/liability issues relating to Infection Control and employee safety.

Recognizes and communicates issues/occurrences utilizing established lines of authority, and assists in identifying ways to resolve variances or unacceptable outcomes.

Is responsible for creating an environment of organizational learning about patient safety and medical/health care error reduction, supports sharing of knowledge, and fosters behavioral changes to improve patient safety.

What we are looking for:Requires a B.S.N. or BA in Nursing with a current Iowa license.

Requires minimum of three to five year’s clinical experience in an acute care hospital with demonstrated knowledge in patient care practices and a minimum of five years of infection control experience. Prior management experience preferred.

Must possess basic knowledge or interest in Epidemiology and Statistics, Microbiology and Education.

Must be willing to improve professional effectiveness by attending in-services, workshops, and training sessions. Requires Board Certification in Infection Control or willingness to obtain certification within 6 months of hire.

Must be willing to carry a beeper/cell phone and provide 24-hour accountability.

Excellent interpersonal/listening skills to interact effectively with individuals of all backgrounds, experience and educational levels.

Excellent written/oral communication skills. Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively with staff, physicians, and other allied health professionals.

Individual should be dynamic, creative and intelligent.

Successful individual should be a mature executive with a professional appearance/demeanor, excellent character, integrity and commitment.

Why MercyOne Siouxland?MercyOne Siouxland Medical Center is a 238-bed regional center that provides residents in a 33-county tri-state region an entire continuum of preventive, primary, acute and tertiary healthcare services. MercyOne Siouxland Medical Center is home to the only Level II trauma center in western Iowa - one of only four trauma care facilities in the state to receive verification from the American College of Surgeons - and MercyOne Air Med, a regional helicopter ambulance service.About MercyOne and Trinity HealthWe are MercyOne: a connected system of health care facilities and services dedicated to helping you and your community live your best life.More than 20,000 colleagues strong, our care providers and staff make your health and happiness their highest priority, so you can get well—and stay well. With 420 care locations, our clinics, medical centers and affiliates are never too far from home, allowing us to improve the lives of individuals and communities across the state of Iowa and beyond.MercyOne Siouxland is a proud member of Trinity Health, one of the nation's largest Catholic healthcare delivery systems, our network spans 22 states, 94 hospitals and 133,000 colleagues nationwide.About SiouxlandThe tri-state region, referred to as Siouxland, is highlighted by safe and friendly communities, excellent schools and a mix of peaceful rural areas and vibrant city atmosphere where Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota meet at the Missouri River.Situated in the heart of Downtown Sioux City, MercyOne Siouxland Medical Center is also well positioned for urban living in any of the newly renovated apartment, downtown loft, or townhome living options. The downtown also features a historic district with excellent restaurants and social spots and you'll just be steps away from the beautifully-renovated Warrior Hotel for dinner and the gorgeous Orpheum Theatre for entertainment.The MercyOne Mission Defines Us:MercyOne serves with fidelity to the Gospel as a compassionate, healing ministry of Jesus Christ to transform the health of our communities.Our timeless values guide us:Reverence

Integrity

Commitment to the Poor

Compassion

Excellence

Justice

Stewardship

MercyOne Cultural Beliefs Direct Us:Be ONE: I benefit from and strengthen MercyOne.

Personalize Care: Your experience. My responsibility.

Own It!: I own my actions to deliver our key results.

Improve Daily: I make improvements every day for those we serve including each other.

Innovate: I imagine and embrace bold new ideas to revolutionize health.

MercyOne Siouxland and all its affiliates are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, physical disability or any other classification protected under local, state or federal law.Trinity Health's Commitment to Diversity and InclusionTrinity Health employs about 133,000 colleagues at dozens of hospitals and hundreds of health centers in 22 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.Trinity Health's dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.Trinity Health is one of the largest multi-institutional Catholic health care delivery systems in the nation, serving diverse communities that include more than 30 million people across 22 states. Trinity Health includes 94 hospitals, as well as 109 continuing care locations that include PACE programs, senior living facilities, and home care and hospice services. Its continuing care programs provide nearly 2.5 million visits annually.Based in Livonia, Mich., and with annual operating revenues of $17.6 billion and assets of $24.7 billion, the organization returns $1.1 billion to its communities annually in the form of charity care and other community benefit programs. Trinity Health employs about 133,000 colleagues, including 7,800 employed physicians and clinicians.Committed to those who are poor and underserved in its communities, Trinity Health is known for its focus on the country's aging population. As a single, unified ministry, the organization is the innovator of Senior Emergency Departments, the largest not-for-profit provider of home health care services — ranked by number of visits — in the nation, as well as the nation’s leading provider of PACE (Program of All Inclusive Care for the Elderly) based on the number of available programs. For more information, visit www.trinity-health.org . You can also follow @TrinityHealthMI on Twitter.