Infection Prevention Program Manager

Penrose - St. Francis Health Services is a full-service, 712-bed acute care provider in Colorado Springs comprising Penrose Hospital, St. Francis Hospital and St. Francis Hospital - Interquest. Penrose Hospital serves as the anchor hospital of Penrose-St. Francis Health Services with 300-licensed beds and the ability to provide tertiary (high tech) medical-surgical services with an emphasis on elective and outpatient care. Established in 1890, Penrose Hospital has grown to become a major health treatment and referral center, specializing in cancer care, cardiac care, emergency trauma care and physical rehabilitation. It's an incredible time to join us as we are a proud Magnet Hospital with designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for superior quality in nursing care. With more than 300 days of annual sunshine, mild winters and easy-to-access recreational areas like Pikes Peak, Garden of the Gods and some of Colorado's top destination resorts, you will enjoy an incredible lifestyle while having the career you've always wanted.

You have a purpose, unique talents and now is the time to embrace it, live it and put it to work. We value incredible people with incredible skills – but your commitment to a greater cause is something we value even more. This is the heartbeat of our organization and your time will be spent in a supportive, team environment with resources to help you flourish and leaders who care about your success.

Responsible for the collaborative approach and implementation of an entity specific facility-wide infection prevention and control program. Reports to the entity Director of Quality and Patient Safety Officer.

In addition to bringing your whole self to the workplace each day, qualified Infection Prevention Program Managers will need the following:

Minimum Experience Requirements

• Five (5) years of clinical or related experience, preferred
• Knowledge of Adult learning concepts.
• Meeting or project facilitation skills.
• Ability to create and present quality data using tools such as Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, statistical and analytical abilities.
• Knowledge in epidemiological principles.

Education Requirement

• Bachelor in Healthcare related field required

License/Certifications Requirement

• Certification in Infection Control (CIC) from the Certified Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology (CBIC) –required within 6 months of eligibility for certification (Colorado State Requirement)