Manager Infection Prevention & Control - 40 hours/week 8a-4:30pm

Are you passionate about creating safer healthcare environments and improving patient outcomes Emerson Health is looking for a dedicated and dynamic Manager of Infection Prevention to lead our hospital-wide infection control efforts and champion best practices in patient safety. In this on-site leadership role, you will work closely with front-line staff and clinical leaders to implement, monitor, and enhance our infection prevention strategies. Reporting to the Director of Infection Control, Patient Safety & Clinical Compliance, you will be a key driver of quality improvement and regulatory readiness across our organization. At Emerson Health, we value collaboration, innovation, and a shared commitment to excellence. This position offers the opportunity to shape meaningful programs, build strong interdisciplinary partnerships, and help ensure the well-being of our patients, staff, and community. Join a team that is grounded in purpose, backed by support, and empowered to make a difference every day.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education:
• Graduate of an accredited Bachelor of Science in Nursing program required.
• Master’s degree in Public Health, Nursing, Epidemiology or related field preferred.
  

• Experience:

• Three years experience in Infection Prevention required.
• Acute healthcare experience required.

• Licensure and/or Certification:
  • Current license as a registered nurse required.
  • Current CIC certification, or obtained within 6 months of hire.
  • Current APIC membership preferred.
  • BLS required, or must be obtained within 3 months of hire.

• Skills:

• Must be able to maintain a database for infection surveillance data.
• Demonstrated proficiency with data analysis and performance improvement.
• Strong leadership, mentorship and teaching skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and exemplary conflict resolution skill set
• Ability to work independently and facilitate teams
• Organizational skills
• Management skills
• Presentation skills
• Proven problem solving, process improvement and project management skills
• Able to read, write, and communicate in English
• Computer skills appropriate to position
• Ability to maintain confidential information