Overview

Are you ready for the next step in your career with the #1 healthcare system in Indiana? 

IU Health is currently seeking an innovative leader, who is inspired by challenging and meaningful work for the good of every patient. The Infection Prevention Manager will work with the team to address regulatory needs for both IU Health North in Carmel, IN and IU Health West in Avon, IN. If you are looking to grow in your career, driven by compassion and excellence, and feel a connection to this purposeful work, apply today!

At IU Health, your personal and professional growth is a top priority. You will have access to many diverse opportunities to learn and develop in meaningful ways that matter most to you, such as training, leadership development, promotion opportunities and cross training development.  We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed for you, which includes Medical-Dental-Vision, a matching 401K, PTO, tuition reimbursement program, wellness program, and more!  

The Regional Infection Prevention Manager is responsible for the hospital-wide Infection Prevention and Control Program. Provides direction and leadership to assigned personnel and ensures that all Infection Prevention functions are performed accurately and efficiently. Manages ongoing analysis, development, and implementation of methods and systems to improve overall effectiveness of Infection Prevention processes. Assists to develop services, policies and procedures and exists to promote patient advocacy and quality patient care with unsurpassed clinical and cost outcomes. Develops, coordinates and implements an effective program of infection control, prevention, and surveillance, teaching infection control and prevention measures, and serving as a resource person for communicable disease management, infection prevention practices, and infection prevention regulations and standards. Areas of expertise include knowledge of pertinent regulations and recommendations pertaining to infection prevention and employee health (including OSHA, IOSHA, Indiana State Department of Health and CDC), infectious disease, epidemiology and statistics, clinical and environmental safety and microbiology, patient care and departmental practices, educational methods, and management and communications skills. 

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in a healthcare related field required. Master's Degree preferred.
• Certification in Infection Control (CIC) required.
• Requires strong analytical and data management skills; and skilled in Word and Excel.
• Requires advanced knowledge of local; state; and national regulations and standards and their impact on infection control.
• 5-7 years of relevant experience in healthcare or related field required. Prior experience in infection prevention required. 
• Requires one year of leadership/management experience.

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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at IU Health. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.