Location: Sitka, AK
Position Type: Full-Time
The Infection Prevention & Control Manager (IPCM) is responsible for the surveillance, analysis, interpretation, and reporting of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). This role leads the development, implementation, and oversight of a comprehensive Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Program across a multi-site healthcare system.
The IPCM ensures compliance with all applicable federal, state, and national regulatory standards and evidence-based infection prevention practices, including those established by CMS, CDC, OSHA, FDA, and Joint Commission. This position plays a key leadership role in protecting patients, staff, and communities through education, policy development, monitoring, and performance improvement initiatives.
Develop, implement, maintain, and update the Infection Prevention and Control Plan
Ensure alignment with regulatory agencies and nationally recognized best practices
Draft, review, and implement IPC-related policies and procedures
Monitor compliance with infection control standards across all departments
Collect, analyze, trend, and report infection prevention data
Maintain accurate records and statistical reports
Submit required data to the National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) and other regulatory agencies
Serve as a resource to clinical and non-clinical departments regarding infection surveillance
Serve as the subject matter expert in Infection Prevention and Control
Stay current with emerging literature, guidelines, and best practices
Provide education and training to staff, patients, families, and communities
Conduct new-hire and annual IPC orientation and training programs
Maintain collaborative relationships with public health agencies and external partners
Chair the Infection Prevention & Control Committee
Participate in additional committees and interdisciplinary teams as needed
Provide oversight of the Employee Health Program
Supervise assigned staff and support performance development
Travel to multiple healthcare sites to conduct assessments, education, and training
Travel may include air, small aircraft, and ferry transportation
Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license (Alaska or other U.S. state)
Alaska license application required prior to start date if not already active
Bachelor’s degree in a healthcare-related field (Nursing, Public Health, Epidemiology, Microbiology, or similar)
Master’s degree (MPH, MSN, or related field) preferred
Certification in Infection Control (CIC) required
BLS (Basic Life Support) required within 3 months of hire and maintained biannually
High School Diploma or equivalent
Completion of required clinical and managerial competencies within designated timelines
Minimum 3 years of experience in:
Acute care infection prevention/control and/or
Data collection, performance improvement, or risk management
Experience with epidemiological principles and basic statistics
Long-Term Care experience preferred
Strong working knowledge of epidemiology and infectious disease principles
Understanding of regulatory compliance and accreditation standards
Proficiency in data analysis, reporting, and performance improvement methodologies
Advanced computer skills, including MS Office and database applications
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to translate regulatory and evidence-based guidance into actionable policy and education
Program management and evaluation
Data collection, trending, and reporting
Independent and team-based work
Professional communication with clinical, administrative, and executive leadership
Ability to work effectively across multiple departments and disciplines
Registered Nurse License (State-specific, in good standing)
Certification in Infection Control (CIC)
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Clinical Competency Assessment
High-Risk Competency
For more details reach at jmckenzie@navitashealth.com
About Navitas Healthcare, LLC: It is a certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.