Provide overall direction and leadership for the Infection Control and Epidemiology Program throughout Duke Hospital, medical center, PDC and all diagnostic and ambulatory settings on a 24-hour basis.
* Requires certification in Infection Control and Epidemiology (CIC)1. Responsible to ensure effective administrative management of clinical and ancillary functions related to personnel and policy in order to meet the mission of patient care, education and research within a fiscally responsible organization with major focus on infection prevention strategies for all disciplines.2. Direct and coordinate work of Infection Control Practitioners and staff assistant, manage personnel activities to meet all departmental and hospital objectives related to infection prevention.3. In collaboration with the CNO and Medical Director, develop and obtain approval for budget for Infection Control and Epidemiology Program. 4. Develops and communicates vision for identification, management and prevention of emerging infectious diseases and trends. 5. Oversee the collection and analysis of surveillance data. Take an active role in regularly reviewing time-trended surveillance data. 6. Coordinates the organization and preparation of an Infection Control Annual Report summarizing key activities of the year, time-trended surveillance data, rates of SSI infections, areas of focus for future years, etc. This report should be completed by March 1st of each year.7. Meet with Medical Director and other physician epidemiologists in the Infection Control Program on a regular basis to discuss operations and goals for the program. 8. Assume leadership liaison role with Infection Control Practitioners in other Duke-affiliated hospitals DRH, Duke Raleigh, and VA). This role may include periodic DUHS meetings of IC personnel, facilitating request for information and collaborations on DUHS-wide initiatives. 9. Provides developmental opportunities for direct reports.10. Serve as clinical operational liaison with administrative and professional personnel concerning incorporation of national standards and research into hospital policies and procedures, personnel administration and budgetary preparation and control.11. Maintain interface with departmental personnel to coordinate clinical operational activities to ensure adequate staffing, space and facilities, coordination of purchasing, maintenance and renovation activities for the operational areas, administer a program of property management and accountability. Determine and recommend necessary space, equipment, supplies and support systems to ensure effective functioning of department and clinical services to promote infection prevention.12. Ensure a safe environment of care for all staff, patient, and visitors.13. Ensure effective processes for staff development, recruitment and retention.14. Collaborate with FPDC personnel to approve renovations, new projects and mold remediation as needed.15. Review blueprints and make recommendations regarding design of new area to promote flow from dirty to clean, placement of hand hygiene sinks, waterless agents, adequate space for reprocessing instruments and proper airflow.16. Develop annual plan to evaluate objectives from previous years, identifying infection risk potential and identify goals and objectives for the year.17. Update policies and procedures as needed to maintain compliance with latest recommended standards, including Center for Disease Control.18. Maintain compliance with regulatory standards including TJC, OSHA, and CMS as indicated. Assist with preparation for Joint Commission surveys and attend the surveys as needed.EducationRN and Masters Degree required. Current N.C. License as a Registered Nurse. Experience Minimum of 3 - 5 years experience in responsible nursing operations at the administrative leadership level.Degrees, Licensures, Certifications - RN and Masters Degree- Requires certification in Infection Control and Epidemiology (CIC)Knowledge, Skills and Abilities- Ability to manage multiple organization missions. Facilitation, consensus-building, and negotiation skills - Sensitivity for and understanding of clinical disciplines and issues. - Understand cost containment and managed care systems.- The ability to work with all types of individuals in multiple settings and locations and to promote diversity in the workplace. Ability to interface positively with physicians, nurses, department managers, administrators and infection control staff. - Basic computer skills with Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, e-mail and internet.- Knowledge of necessary regulatory bodies including North Carolina Nurse Practice Act. Knowledge of infection control, surveillance and prevention concepts and literature. Participation and active involvement in the meetings of local and national Association of Professionals in Infection Prevention (APIC) is encouraged. In addition to attendance at local and national APIC and SHEA meetings involvement in research projects related to infection prevention is encouraged. - Excellent communication skills - verbal presentation and writing skills - Good customer service skills - Good organizational and coordinating skills Distinguishing Characteristics of this LevelThe intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.Duke offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, life and disability insurance as well as extremely competitive education benefits for both employee and family. Our retirement benefits are very competitive as well.