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POSITION SUMMARY
This position promotes high reliability in clinical performance and patient safety through assessment, facilitation and prioritization of improvement activities, overseeing performance improvement projects and ensuring successful clinical project implementation at operating entities. This position additionally has oversight and direction of the infection prevention program for all departments throughout a facility or ambulatory setting, including surveillance, infection prevention and control measures, and education for employees. The position works closely with both system and operating entities to improve quality, infection prevention, patient safety and outcomes of clinical care. All work processed by the team member is considered confidential and protected from discovery, pursuant to state statutes.

Requires Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in nursing or other healthcare related field. Or a Bachelor’s degree with five years of healthcare related experience.

RN license in state worked OR a clinical background with current license/certification or equivalent experience.

Senior Quality Safety & Infection Program Manager will be expected to achieve Certification of Infection Control (CIC) after completing 4 years in the position and attaining Infection Prevention work experience.
Infection Prevention Team members working primarily in an acute or ambulatory job location will be expected to maintain an active Basic Life Skills certification.

Must have a proficiency level typically attained with five years experience in Quality Management/Performance Improvement. Requires at least two years management experience or demonstrated leadership abilities through successful large scale projects. Must possess demonstrated flexibility in responding to the needs of multiple constituencies with a service-oriented philosophy. Demonstrated ability to lead and facilitate multi-disciplinary teams. Must possess demonstrated skill in problem analysis, project management, conflict resolution and oral and written presentations. Requires ability to balance and manage multiple projects.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

BSN/Master’s degree in nursing or Master’s in other healthcare related field. Association for Practitioners in Infection Control (APIC) training course or equivalent. Certifications: CIC, CPHQ, CPPS or other relevant certifications. Computer skills, research and basic statistical knowledge is preferred.

About Banner Health

Banner Health is one of the largest, nonprofit health care systems in the country and the leading nonprofit provider of hospital services in all the communities we serve. Throughout our network of hospitals, primary care health centers, research centers, labs, physician practices and more, our skilled and compassionate professionals use the latest technology to make health care easier, so life can be better. The many locations, career opportunities, and benefits offered at Banner Health help to make the Banner journey unique and fulfilling for every employee.

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