RN Infection Prevention & Control Manager - RNIPCM 0416 NS#11

Job Title: RN Infection Prevention & Control Manager

Location: Sitka, Alaska
Job Type: Permanent
Schedule: Full-Time, Day Shift

Position Summary

The RN Infection Prevention & Control Manager is responsible for leading and managing the Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) program. This role focuses on ensuring regulatory compliance, reducing healthcare-associated infections, and promoting a culture of safety through data-driven initiatives, education, and collaboration across clinical teams.

Key Responsibilities

Infection Prevention & Program Management

• Develop, implement, and maintain the Infection Prevention & Control Program
• Ensure alignment with regulatory and industry standards (e.g., CDC, OSHA, CMS, FDA, TJC, APIC)
• Create and update infection control policies and procedures
• Oversee healthcare-associated infection (HAI) surveillance and prevention initiatives

Data Collection & Reporting

• Collect, analyze, and trend infection control data
• Prepare and submit reports to national databases and regulatory agencies
• Maintain accurate infection surveillance records
• Provide infection control insights and data support across departments

Education & Training

• Deliver infection prevention education to staff, patients, and families
• Conduct onboarding and annual infection control training programs
• Serve as a subject matter expert on infection prevention practices
• Collaborate with public health organizations and external partners

Leadership & Committee Work

• Lead infection prevention committees and initiatives
• Participate in organizational committees and quality improvement programs
• Oversee employee health-related infection control activities
• Provide strategic guidance to leadership on infection prevention

Travel & Collaboration

• Travel between facilities as needed to support program implementation
• Conduct audits, training sessions, and compliance assessments across sites
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Public Health, Epidemiology, Microbiology, or related field (required)
• Master’s degree (e.g., MPH, MSN) preferred

Experience

• Minimum 3 years of experience in infection control, acute care, or performance improvement
• Experience with epidemiology and data analysis preferred
• Long-term care experience is a plus

Licensure & Certifications

• Active, unrestricted RN license (or ability to obtain prior to start)
• Certification in Infection Control (CIC) required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (required within 3 months of hire)
• Completion of clinical and high-risk competencies within required timeframe

Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of epidemiology and infectious disease principles
• Data analysis, reporting, and statistical interpretation skills
• Ability to develop and implement infection control programs and policies
• Excellent leadership and communication abilities
• Ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams and regulatory environments
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and database systems

For more details reach at Aditi.sharma@navitashealth.com or Call / Text at 516-587-6677.