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Form of workUW Medicine is hiring a Manager of Infection Prevention and Control to join our Center for Clinical Excellence (CCE).
Under the oversight of the CCE Assistant Administrator and the direction of the Medical Director of Infection Prevention, this position will provide program leadership, coordination, and education for the implementation OF INFECTION PREVENTION AND related patient safety practices. This position will support two hospital campuses in Seattle - UW Medical Center-Northwest and UW Medical Center-Montlake.
WORK SCHEDULE
Full time / 40 hours per week
Primarily day shifts Monday - Friday
Coordinates to ensure Infection Control coverage 24/7 and may be called upon for occasional consultation and guidance during off hours and weekends
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
Partners with the Assistant Administrator and the Medical Director to develop evidence-based policies for INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL.
Implements institutional priorities for the prevention of healthcare-associated infections.
Partners with UW Employee Health for staff/faculty initiatives related to INFECTION PREVENTION.
Participates in regulatory activities and responds to regulatory requests related to INFECTION PREVENTION.
DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
The Center for Clinical Excellence (CCE) is an innovative approach to the strategic management of quality, safety, and service within the University of Washington Medical Center (UWMC). The CCE exists to drive the safest, highest quality, most cost effective, service-oriented healthcare by translating UWMC's strategic focus on quality into measurable results. Our core purpose is to be the catalyst for advancing world-class quality, safety, and service in healthcare. The CCE serves as a resource for quality, safety, and service measurement and improvement and helps to coordinate performance improvement activities through partnership with clinical and administrative leaders.
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Provides clinical leadership and direction for daily Infection Prevention and Control operational activities. Partners with the Assistant Administrator and Medical Director of Infection Prevention to develop evidence-based standards, protocols, guidelines, policies and procedures.
Supervises the work of the Infection Prevention Teams at both UWMC campuses. Plans, assigns, reviews, and counsels the work of staff. Provides staff with opportunities for growth and development within Infection Prevention.
Leads and provides support for INFECTION PREVENTION surveillance activities across both UWMC campuses. Leads unit and service-based intensive reviews of hospital acquired infections.
Analyzes and identifies trends and areas for practice improvement for the prevention of hospital acquired infections. Serves as an Infection Prevention & Control resource for faculty and staff.
Identifies educational opportunities related to INFECTION PREVENTION across the spectrum of healthcare workers. Develops educational materials for patients, faculty and staff. Partners with Employee Health for staff/faculty initiatives related to INFECTION PREVENTION.
Staffs the UWMC Infection Control Committee and provides subject matter expertise for quality improvement and operational committees and workgroups.
Leads and coordinates Infection Prevention & Control related regulatory requests, reviews, surveys and other activities.
REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Baccalaureate degree in a healthcare-related field
At least 6 years of relevant experience, including 4 of years of experience as a manager in a healthcare setting with experience and knowledge OF INFECTION PREVENTION principles and practices
Strong fundamental knowledge of quality improvement methodologies and measurement.
Strong interpersonal skills
Equivalent experience may substitute for the degree requirement
ABOUT UW MEDICINE - WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER
UW Medicine is Washington's only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine's mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow's physicians, scientists and other health professionals.
All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.
Find your place at Washington's only integrated health system devoted to improving the health of all people. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.
Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.
The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.
Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.
Under the oversight of the CCE Assistant Administrator and the direction of the Medical Director of Infection Prevention, this position will provide program leadership, coordination, and education for the implementation OF INFECTION PREVENTION AND related patient safety practices. This position will support two hospital campuses in Seattle - UW Medical Center-Northwest and UW Medical Center-Montlake.
WORK SCHEDULE
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
The Center for Clinical Excellence (CCE) is an innovative approach to the strategic management of quality, safety, and service within the University of Washington Medical Center (UWMC). The CCE exists to drive the safest, highest quality, most cost effective, service-oriented healthcare by translating UWMC's strategic focus on quality into measurable results. Our core purpose is to be the catalyst for advancing world-class quality, safety, and service in healthcare. The CCE serves as a resource for quality, safety, and service measurement and improvement and helps to coordinate performance improvement activities through partnership with clinical and administrative leaders.
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Equivalent experience may substitute for the degree requirement
ABOUT UW MEDICINE - WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER
UW Medicine is Washington's only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine's mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow's physicians, scientists and other health professionals.
All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.
Find your place at Washington's only integrated health system devoted to improving the health of all people. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.
Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.
The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.
Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.
