Details

• Department: Quality Management

• Schedule: 40 Hours, M-F

• Hospital: St. Vincent's

• Location: Birmingham, AL

The Ideal Candidate Would:

• Be a seasoned Infection Preventionist

• Be certified by CBIC

• Have a BSN or higher

• Have Leadership Experience

• Have 3+ Years of Infection Prevention Experience in Acute Care Hospital setting

• Have familiarity with regulatory bodies, including Joint Commission

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Various health insurance options & wellness plans

Retirement benefits including employer match plans

Long-term & short-term disability

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Parental leave & adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Ways to give back to your community

*Please note, benefits and benefits eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply for some roles (for example: Travel, PRN, Short-Term Option, etc.). Actual compensation offer will vary based upon role, education, experience, location, and qualifications. Connect with your Talent Advisor for additional specifics.

Responsibilities

Manage all aspects of the Infection Prevention Program.

• Manage the planning, development and implementation of the overall operational objectives, goals and processes.

• Establish and assure compliance of infection prevention policies and procedures to meet all accreditation and regulatory requirements.

• Manage recruitment, interview, selection, retention, staff development and performance management processes for the staff of assigned departments.

• Manage the development of department operating and capital budgets and achievement of financial goals.

Requirements

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Required Credential(s):• Certification specializing in Infection Control credentialed from the Certification Board ofInfection Control and Epidemiology, Inc. (CBIC) obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date orjob transfer date required.• Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Alabama Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education:

• Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing with experience required.

Additional Preferences

No additional preferences.

Why Join Our Team

Ascension St. Vincent's employs over 4,800 associates and has been serving Birmingham and surrounding communities for more than 122 years. As an associate, you will find rewarding career opportunities at one of our five hospitals and several other healthcare facilities including an outpatient wellness facility that offers medical, imaging, fitness, nutrition and spa services.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

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