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    Director of Quality Management - Portland, ME, United States - MaineHealth Accountable Care Organization

    MaineHealth Accountable Care Organization
    MaineHealth Accountable Care Organization Portland, ME, United States

    3 weeks ago

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    Director of Infection Prevention (RN) - Medical Affairs

    Maine Medical Center is seeking a Director of Infection Control to oversee and manage assigned personnel and infection control services across the acute care and ambulatory care spectrum of the MaineHealth 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 its license.

    The director will also provide expert infection prevention guidance for colleagues across MaineHealth.
    Position Summary
    ~ 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 of the MaineHealth 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 its 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 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 process.
    Knowledge of computer systems not limited to Windows based programs, Power Point, Excel, Access, and Epic.
    Additional Information
    Maine Medical Center is a Magnet designated 700-bed tertiary care and teaching institution. MMC is Maine's largest hospital and a state-wide health care resource. MMC offers outstanding career opportunities and quality of life in Portland. Summary

    Maine Medical Center is seeking a Director of Infection Control to oversee and manage assigned personnel and infection control services across the acute care and ambulatory care spectrum of the MaineHealth 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 its license.

    The director will also provide expert infection prevention guidance for colleagues across MaineHealth.
    Position Summary
    ~ 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 of the MaineHealth 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 its 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 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 process.
    Knowledge of computer systems not limited to Windows based programs, Power Point, Excel, Access, and Epic.
    Additional Information
    Maine Medical Center is a Magnet designated 700-bed tertiary care and teaching institution. MMC is Maine's largest hospital and a state-wide health care resource. MMC offers outstanding career opportunities and quality of life in Portland.

    MaineHealth policy requires all care team members to be vaccinated, including for Covid-19 and influenza, subject to eligibility for medical or religious exemptions which can only be granted in compliance with applicable law.

    Interested in working for MaineHealth?
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    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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