Infection Control Program Manager (RN)

Overview

Madigan Army Medical Center is seeking an Infection Control Program Manager to join our growing team! Join a robust healthcare team, serving our Military service members, their families, and retiree population. Madigan is a premier Military Medical Facility, Level II Trauma Center with multiple medical specialty services and graduate medical education platform.

The Infection Control/ Prevention Nurse Program Manager plans, develops, directs, implements, and evaluates infection control/prevention within the main hospital and outlining clinics.

Located in the beautiful Pacific Northwest on the Puget Sound, in Washington State, Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) is near the city of Lakewood, 10 minutes from Tacoma and 20 minutes from Olympia, the state capitol. JBLM is situated in a key location along Interstate 5, allowing easy access to Seattle, Tacoma, and the welcoming neighboring communities. Although the Army and Air Force missions have changed over the years, one thing has not changed-the natural setting of the base. Majestic Mount Rainier looms on the horizon, towering over the other peaks of the Cascade Range. From the mountains to the deep waters of Puget Sound and the Pacific Ocean, the local areas abound in natural beauty and outdoor recreation opportunities. Camping, hunting, fishing, hiking, boating and new sports are a way of life in Washington State.

Working for the Department of Defense comes with an abundance of benefits and perks to include competitive compensation packages, paid-time off, medical benefits, student loan repayments, and retirement package with Thrift Savings Plan to include matching employer contributions. For more information, please visit the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/benefits/

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the planning, designing, and performance of the functions of the Madigan Infection Control Program.
• Instructs hospital staff in proper infection control procedures.
• Supervises the investigation of infection control issues and the follow-up care for patients exposed to infectious diseases.
• Gathers and analyzing infection data to make evidence-based decisions.
• Educates Medical and Public Health professionals on infection prevention protocols to facilitate emergency preparedness.
• Assists with the development of action plans in case of a community or hospital outbreak to minimize the potentially devastating impact.
• Collaborates with government agencies such as the CDC to ensure that infection control practices are implemented and enforced.
• Studyies pathogens to determine origin to prevent future outbreaks.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Must be a US Citizen.

CIC -- Professional Certification Infection Control is a plus; however if not certified, will support educational preparation to achieve CIC certification and reimburse testing fees upon successful certification.