As an organization leader, this position shares accountability for facilitating organizational and department goals using effective leadership knowledge, skills and abilities that ensure achievement of expected results for patient / customer service, employee engagement, financial health, business growth and quality and safety outcomes.
Develops and implements infection control policies designed to reduce or eliminate outbreaks in the facility. Monitors patient care for compliance with established standards and investigates known or suspected sources of infections in order to determine the source and ensure control.
Develops and provides related education to staff.
Education
Required : Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, Microbiology, Medical Technology, Public Health, Epidemiology or related health care field.
Experience
Required : Three (3) years of clinical experience in Infection Control, Microbiology, Public Health, Epidemiology, Quality management or related field
Licenses / Certifications
Required : Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology Inc. (CBIC)
Northwest Medical Center is comprised of a 300-bed hospital, three urgent care facilities, a freestanding emergency center and a large physician group, offering you a variety of settings in which to work.
Every location is dedicated to providing safe, quality patient care, but more than that is the commitment to employees. It strives to provide a culture of teamwork, respect and appreciation for all staff, whether they care for patients directly or work in a support role.
With employee appreciation celebrations throughout the year, opportunities for growth and the satisfaction that you are part of a hospital leading the way with accessible, convenient healthcare in Tucson, Northwest is a great place to work.
NMC is accredited by The Joint Commission and is an equal opportunity employer : race, gender, disability and Veteran status, and VEVRAA Federal Contractor priority referral Protected Veterans requested.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
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