Manager Infection Prevention & Epidemiology

Employment Type:

Full timeShift:

Day Shift

Description:

This is an ON-SITE Regional position based out of Saint Francis Hospital with responsibilities for Saint Mary's Hospital and Johnson Memorial HospitalPosition Purpose The Manager, Regional Infection Prevention & Epidemiology provides strategic, operational, and leadership oversight for the Regional Infection Prevention Program across Trinity Health Of New England ministries. This position is responsible for the direct leadership, supervision, development, and performance management of Infection Preventionists throughout the region while ensuring compliance with federal, state, accreditation, and organizational infection prevention standards.

What you will do

• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, competency assessment, professional development, and succession planning activities
• Provide strategic leadership for the development, implementation, and evaluation of the Regional Infection Prevention and Control Program
• Ensure program alignment with Trinity Health, CDC, CMS, OSHA, state health department, and accreditation requirements
• Oversee surveillance systems and methodologies for healthcare-associated infections, multidrug-resistant organisms, communicable diseases, surgical site infections, and other reportable conditions
• Maintain oversight for compliance with CMS, CDC, OSHA, FDA, state health department, DNV, The Joint Commission, and other applicable regulatory requirements
• Coordinate infection prevention response to emerging infectious diseases and public health emergencies
• Provide leadership regarding environmental infection prevention programs, water management, ventilation systems, sterile processing, and construction activities

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, Public Health, Epidemiology, Microbiology, Healthcare Administration, or related healthcare field required; Master’s Degree preferred
• 5 years of progressive Infection Prevention experience in acute care healthcare settings
• 3 years of leadership, supervisory, or management experience preferred
• Certification in Infection Control (CIC) obtained within one year of hire
• Demonstrated expertise in NHSN reporting, epidemiology, outbreak investigation, accreditation standards, and healthcare regulatory requirements
• Experience leading system-level or multi-site infection prevention programs preferred.

Position Highlights

• Salaried full-time 40hr
• Great Benefits and Health Insurance Coverage - Starting Day 1

​ Compensation and Benefits

At Trinity Health Of New England, we understand that the success of our organization is directly related to our hardworking, compassionate, and dedicated colleagues who contribute their time and skills to help transform healthcare. That's why we've compiled a competitive, comprehensive compensation and benefits package that offers our colleagues protection and peace of mind, both at home and at work.

Pay Range: $60 - 100 per hour Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug and Vision Coverage
• Retirement Savings Program with Employer Match
• Time Off - may include Paid Time Off, Vacation, Sick Time and Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement and Professional Development Opportunities
• Basic and Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance
• Well-being Initiative
• Career Growth and Advancement Opportunities within Trinity Health

Ministry/Facility Information Saint Francis Hospital is committed to exceeding the expectations of our patients and families by providing world-class service in a progressive, people-centered, compassionate health care environment. We are licensed for 617 beds and 65 bassinets, are a major teaching hospital and the largest Catholic hospital in New England.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.