Infection Control Manager jobs in New Bedford, MA

Infection Control Manager develops and implements infection control policies designed to reduce or eliminate outbreaks in the facility. Develops and implements facility-wide infection prevention and control measures to protect patients, staff and visitors. Being an Infection Control Manager 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. Additionally, Infection Control Manager complies with state, federal and Joint Commission standards relating to infection control. Typically requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a head of a unit/department. The Infection Control Manager typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. To be an Infection Control Manager typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Infection Control Practitioner
  • Saint Anne's Hospital
  • River, MA FULL_TIME
  • About Steward Health Care
    Over a decade ago, Steward Health Care System emerged as a different kind of health care company designed to usher in a new era of wellness. One that provides our patients better, more proactive care at a sustainable cost, our providers unrivaled coordination of care, and our communities greater prosperity and stability.
    As the country's largest physician-led, minority-owned, integrated health care system, our doctors can be certain that we share their interests and those of their patients. Together we are on a mission to revolutionize the way health care is delivered - creating healthier lives, thriving communities and a better world.
    Steward is among the nation’s largest and most successful accountable care organizations (ACO), with more than 5,500 providers and 43,000 health care professionals who care for 12.3 million patients a year through a closely integrated network of hospitals, multispecialty medical groups, urgent care centers, skilled nursing facilities and behavioral health centers.
    Based in Dallas, Steward currently operates more than 30 community hospitals across Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Texas.

    At Steward Health Care System, we are committed to improving the health of our communities by delivering exceptional, personalized health care with dignity, compassion and respect. Our continued focus on the patient experience informs our caregivers in how to provide care that is respectful of and responsive to individual patient and family preferences, needs and values.

    We dedicate ourselves in the communities we serve to delivering affordable health care to all and being responsible partners. No matter what your role, as a member of the Steward family, you are a specialist in the making every patient and family feel right at home, every co-worker a key to our success, and every referring practice, a team of prized colleagues.

    In support of this, we commit ourselves to the following values:

    Compassion

    Accountability

    Respect

    Excellence

    Stewardship

    If you are seeking a fast-paced, challenging position in an organization committed to achieving and maintaining a standard of excellence in all we do, our organization may be a good fit for you.


    POSITION SUMMARY:



    The Infection Control Officer is responsible for managing and supervising all activities related to the prevention, control, documentation and reporting of nosocomial acquired infections and communicable diseases at local Steward Health Care hospital. These responsibilities include setting standards and evaluating compliance for practices that are associated with the prevention and control of healthcare-associated infections. The Infection Control Officer is responsible for designing, leading and maintaining a hospital based infection prevention and control program that is consistent with the Centers for Disease Control and Preventions recommendations, Joint Commission Standards, OSHA and DPH regulations and current published literature in the field of Hospital Epidemiology.

    The Infection Control Officer will provide consultative services to all areas, both clinical and non-clinical at the local hospital and off-site locations.



    EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/LICENSURE/TECHNICAL/OTHER:



    • Bachelor of Science in healthcare field of study. RN or MT preferred- MS preferred a minimum of two (2) years experience in hospital infection control.
    • Certification Board for Infection Control and Epidemiology (CIC) required
    • Knowledgeable in fields related to infection control, microbiology, patient care practices, clinical infectious diseases, pathology, medical statistics or biostatics, epidemiology and adult education principles.
    • Experience in Information Technology as applied to Infection Control or Public Health, with a working knowledge of and ability to use online services for research, i.e., rL Solutions IMPRO, NHSN, etc
    • Knowledge of performance improvement monitoring and development of performance improvement indicators.
    • Demonstrated excellent written, oral and presentation skills, including knowledge and experience in grant writing.
    • Demonstrated assertiveness, conflict resolution, negotiation and collaboration skills and customer focused interpersonal skills.

    Steward Health Care is proud to be a minority, physician owned organization. Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are at the foundation of the care we provide, the community services we support and all our employment practices. We do not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and or expression or any other non-job-related characteristic.


    Location: North · 0201.70200 SAH Quality & Safety
    Schedule: Full Time, Day Shift, m-f
  • 8 Days Ago

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Infection Control Practitioner
  • Steward Health Care System
  • River, MA FULL_TIME
  • Location: Saint Anne's HospitalPosted Date: 12/16/2022Job Type: Full TimeDepartment: 0201.70200 SAH Quality & SafetyAbout Steward Health CareNearly a decade ago, Steward Health Care System emerged as ...
  • 17 Days Ago

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Infection Control RN Nurse Interim or Permanent
  • Bear Mountain Healthcare
  • River, MA FULL_TIME
  • Bear Mountain Healthcare is looking for an experienced, motivated and creative Infection Control Preventionist for our Fall River, MA location. We are looking for anhr interim or permanent candidate. ...
  • 22 Days Ago

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Infection Control RN Nurse Interim or Permanent
  • Alpha Healthcare Mgmt
  • River, MA FULL_TIME
  • Bear Mountain Healthcare is looking for an experienced, motivated and creative Infection Control Preventionist for our Fall River, MA location. We are looking for anhr interim or permanent candidate. ...
  • 22 Days Ago

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Internal Control Manager
  • Acushnet
  • Fairhaven, MA FULL_TIME
  • WE ARE A PRODUCT COMPANY.WE ARE A PROCESS COMPANY.ABOVE ALL, WE ARE A PEOPLE COMPANY.The history of the Acushnet Company is tightly woven into the fabric of golf. From the start, we’ve been committed ...
  • 10 Days Ago

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Infection Preventionist
  • The Tremont Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center
  • Wareham, MA FULL_TIME
  • We are hiring an Infection Preventionist (Infection Control Nurse) to join our dynamic care team at The Tremont in Wareham! Working with our team and residents will give you purpose in your profession...
  • 25 Days Ago

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CNA: Opciones de Horario
  • Preferred Health Care Services
  • New Bedford, MA
  • Are you a CNA but having a tough time finding the right job that fits your schedule? We get it - you have lots of other ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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QC Intern
  • Cipla
  • Fall River, MA
  • Job Title:Quality Control (QC) Chemist Intern Location:Fall River, MA JOB DESCRIPTION The QC Intern is responsible for p...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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QC Lab Cleaning Tech I
  • Cipla
  • Fall River, MA
  • Job Title: Quality Control (QC) Lab Glassware Tech FLSA Classification: Full-Time, Non-Exempt/Hourly Professional Work L...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Packaging Supervisor
  • Cipla
  • Fall River, MA
  • Job Title: Packaging Supervisor FLSA Classification: Professional, Exempt Work Location: Fall River, MA Reports To: Head...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director of Nursing - Providence ASC
  • Prima CARE
  • Fall River, MA
  • Job Description Job Description Job Description: Reports: Practice Director/Medical Director The Director will make sure...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Dental Assistant
  • HEALTHFIRST FAMILY CARE CENTER, INC
  • Fall River, MA
  • Job Description Job Description Exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced medical team within a growing federally qualif...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Phlebotomist PD
  • Lifespan Corporation
  • Tiverton, RI
  • Summary: Under supervision of the Manager Laboratory Outreach Services or guidance of the Lead Phlebotomist performs res...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Cook
  • Healthcare Services Group, Inc.
  • FAIRHAVEN, MA
  • Overview: Who We Are Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) is an experienced partner managing housekeeping, laundry, dining, ...
  • 3/13/2024 12:00:00 AM

New Bedford is a city in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 95,072, making it the sixth-largest city in Massachusetts. New Bedford is nicknamed "The Whaling City" because during the 19th century, the city was one of the most important whaling ports in the world, along with Nantucket, Massachusetts and New London, Connecticut. The city, along with Fall River and Taunton, make up the three largest cities in the South Coast region of Massachusetts and is known for its fishing fleet and accompanying seafood producing industries ...
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Income Estimation for Infection Control Manager jobs
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New Bedford, Massachusetts area prices
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