At Virtua Health, we exist for one reason – to better serve you. That means being here for you in all the moments that matter, striving each day to connect you to the care you need. Whether that's wellness and prevention, experienced specialists, life-changing care, or something in-between – we are your partner in health devoted to building a healthier community. 
 
If you live or work in South Jersey, exceptional care is all around. Our medical and surgical experts are among the best in the country. We assembled more than 14,000 colleagues, including over 2,850 skilled and compassionate doctors, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners equipped with the latest technologies, treatments, and techniques to provide exceptional care close to home. A Magnet-recognized health system ranked by U.S. News and World Report, we've received multiple awards for quality, safety, and outstanding work environment.

In addition to five hospitals, seven emergency departments, seven urgent care centers, and more than 280 other locations, we're committed to the well-being of the community. That means bringing life-changing resources and health services directly into our communities through our Eat Well food access program, telehealth, home health, rehabilitation, mobile screenings, paramedic programs, and convenient online scheduling. We're also affiliated with Penn Medicine for cancer and neurosciences, and the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia for pediatrics.

Location:

Lippincott - 303 Lippincott Drive

Remote Type:

On-Site

Employment Type:

Employee

Employment Classification:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Work Shift:

1st Shift (United States of America)

Total Weekly Hours:

40

Additional Locations:

Job Information:

Job Summary:

The Infection Prevention Program Manager – Corporate functions in a leadership role in collaboration with the Director of Infection Prevention to ensure the effective implementation of the Virtua Infection Prevention Program at a system level.  This includes overseeing the orientation of new Infection Prevention Managers, facilitating the implementation of system infection prevention policies across divisions, educating key partners including ANCs on infection prevention policies, and serving as a resource for Infection Prevention Managers at the divisional level.  In addition, the Infection Prevention Manager – Corporate will collaborate with system leaders to advance other systemwide initiatives which may include hand hygiene and bloodborne pathogen exposure prevention programs.

Position Responsibilities:

Ensure effective policy implementation

• Collaborate with divisional Infection Prevention Managers to implement Virtua infection prevention policies to ensure standardization across the system
• Assist in troubleshooting implementation challenges
• Round to ensure policies are effectively implemented
• Evaluate policy implementation to identify opportunities for improvement
• Assist with the review of current policies and the development of new policies

Provide education

• Oversee the onboarding of Infection Prevention Managers new to Virtua to ensure they are fully prepared for their role
• Educate key partners including ANCs on infection prevention policies
• Collaborate with Nursing to ensure infection prevention information is incorporated into Nursing education, competencies, and newsletters/websites
• Prepare educational material in support of policy implementation including tip sheets, Powerpoints, flyers, and full educational campaigns
• Facilitate Infection Prevention’s participation in educational opportunities like Virtua Nurses Day
• Present infection prevention information to key stakeholders as needed

Serve as an Infection Prevention resource

• Partner with divisional Infection Prevention Managers as needed to address challenges at the divisional level
• Role model best practices for Infection Prevention Manager
• Respond to requests for information, guidance, and assistance from divisional leadership and Infection Prevention Managers

Lead special projects which may include but not limited to bloodborne pathogen exposure prevention and hand hygiene

• Provide leadership for system-level BBPE and hand hygiene interventions
• Present BBPE data at the divisional level
• Partner with divisional leadership including Infection Prevention Managers to develop and implement action plans to address BBPE opportunities

Position Qualifications Required:

Required Experience:

At least 5 years experience in Infection Prevention.  Current membership in APIC (Association of Professionals in Infection Control and Prevention) preferred.  Strong leadership and program management skills,

Required Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Medical Technology, Biology, with education in Infection Prevention or Master’s in Public Health (MPH).

Training / Certification / Licensure:

CIC strongly preferred at hire and required within 3 years.

Annual Salary: $98,700 - $158,398 The actual salary/rate will vary based on applicant’s experience as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Virtua offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: medical/prescription, dental and vision insurance; health and dependent care flexible spending accounts; 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement); paid time off, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, colleague and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; tuition assistance, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.

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