Manager Infection Control

About Corewell Health

Our new name signals our bold commitment to health and wellness. At our core, we are here to help people be well so they can live their healthiest life possible. Through health care and health coverage, we create more value. Through compassion, collaboration, clarity, curiosity, and courage, we make anything and everything possible. Through our people, we care for the whole person with respect, dignity, and love. Everyone deserves opportunities and resources for better health. Everyone deserves our relentless pursuit to innovate and always do better. Everyone deserves to have a community be a great place to live, work, learn and play. We believe health and well-being should be within reach for all. We believe the system to support the entire health and wellness journey starts with prevention. We believe that together we will make a difference. Together, we are here to make health better for everyone. Together, we are Corewell Health.

Caring for and protecting patients is always a top priority at Corewell Health. This includes protecting patients from getting sick while they are receiving care. This Manager of Infection Control will support our Corewell Health East (CHE) hospital locations.

Our ideal candidate will be CBIC Certified and have a solid leadership foundation leading this team of approximately twenty-five people across Corewell Health East (CHE).

Scope of work

Expert in hospital epidemiology principles and responsible for the development, maintenance and evaluation of the Infection Control and Prevention program and related process improvement program and supervision of infection control and prevention employees. In conjunction with the Chairperson of the Infection Control and Prevention Committee, set the direction for Infection Control and communicable disease activities within the hospital system. Acts as a liaison and consultant to the Infection Control Committee, hospital departments, medical services, hospital administration, external agencies, and the Corewell Health System.

How we will care for you, while you care for our patients

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.

• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv

• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!

• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance

• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing, medical technology, or education related to epidemiology Required.

• Master's Degree or experience equivalent including Master of Public Health Preferred.

• 5 years of relevant experience, Clinical or Infection Prevention Experience Required.

• Participation on Improvement Initiatives Required.

• Demonstrated ability to lead (formally or informally) individuals and teams Preferred.

• MI Registered Nurse (RN) Required Or

• American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Medical Technologist, Certified (MT) Required.

• Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology (CBIC) Infection Prevention and Control, Certified Required within three years.

• Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) Professional in Patient Safety, Certified Preferred.

Primary Location

SITE - Beaumont Service Center

• 26901 Beaumont Blvd

Department Name

Quality Safety and Experience

• CH East

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

Hours of Work

8:00 a.m.

• 4:30 p.m.

Days Worked

Monday

• Friday

Weekend Frequency

N/A

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Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.

Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.