INFECTION PREVENTION MANAGER (FULL TIME) EPIDIMIOLOGY

Responsibilities Summerlin Hospital is a -bed hospital featuring emergency services; a busy maternity department with an average of deliveries per month;

a Children’s Medical Center with a NICU, a pediatric ICU and separate pediatric ER; advanced cardiovascular care, surgical services, women’s health, and oncology care.

Summerlin Hospital is an accredited Chest Pain with PCI facility and a Primary Stroke Center and has received multiple awards from the American Heart Association Get with the Guidelines program.

The Valley Health System (VHS), with six hospitals in Las Vegas and Southern Nevada, is looking for exceptional people who share our vision and values.

• We focus on clearly defined goals designed to bring about exemplary patient care. We give our employees the structure to achieve these goals by providing advanced technological systems, processes, and practice;
• performance improvement and patient safety standards to foster positive patient outcomes; a collaborative practice model;

evidence-based practice; and education and development programs to support recruitment and retention. VHS is owned and operated by a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc.

UHS). Each employee at VHS takes part in the UHS Service Excellence Program. The program is guided by three standards : "Treat everyone as a guest.

Demonstrate professionalism and excellence in the things I do. Practice teamwork." The talent and dedication of all UHS employees is what makes the company unique.

Job Description : Responsible for overall management of the Infection Prevention Department and for the Surveillance Prevention and Control of Infection Program to prevent or minimize Health Care Acquired Infections and to ensure the well-being and safety of employees and patients.

Qualifications Job Requirements : Education : Graduate of a state accredited school of nursing or graduate of an accredited collegiate program in an allied science such as public health / epidemiology.

Master’s Degree preferred. Experience : Five years clinical experience, three years of Infection Control experience preferred.

Technical Skills : Computer proficiency to include word processing, spreadsheet, and databases. License / Certification : Nevada RN License or other healthcare professional certification.

Certification in Infection Control (CIC) or eligible to become certified within two years of employment. Other : Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care / service appropriate to the age of the patients served on the assigned unit / department.

Compensation Range : $ 78,.59 - $ ,.83 / hour Benefit Highlights Challenging and rewarding work environment Comprehensive education and training center Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans (K) with company match and discounted stock plan Career opportunities within VHS and UHS Subsidies