Team Leader, Infection Prevention & Control and Employee Health in Wakefield, Rhode Island at South County Hospital

South County Health is an independent, non-profit healthcare system offering a comprehensive range of advanced inpatient, outpatient and home health services. Accredited by The Joint Commission (TJC), SCH is made up of South County Hospital, South County Home Health, and South County Medical Group. South County Health has received numerous distinctions for patient care and safety over the years, which have included a 5-star rating on HCAHPS scores, a 5-star rating by CMS for overall hospital quality, and A’s for hospital quality and patient safety by The Leapfrog Group. Having celebrated over 100 years of service to southern Rhode Island, South County Health offers an exceptional opportunity to provide our patients with the best care possible while enjoying a healthy work-life balance. We offer competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package which includes, health, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, 403b, PTO, and a broad range of career development benefits and opportunities.

Job Summary:

Provides leadership and direction as well as oversight of the planning and implementation of the Infection Prevention and Control Program, and Employee Health Services. Coaches and supervises staff in support of the manager or director, assists with staffing, coordinates assignments and delegates work to achieve desired results. Acts as a resource to staff on technical or functional issues. Provides on-the-job training and oversees orientation of new staff members. Provides input to the manager/director or conducts performance appraisals of supervised staff. May act as a liaison between the manager/director and staff, and provide input into employment decisions, performance appraisals and correct action, with responsibility resting with the manager/director. Understands departmental budget and decision impacts. Maintains open communication with all staff to promote improvement in performance. Requires sound knowledge of Infection Prevention and exceptional leadership abilities.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Baccalaureate degree in nursing, public health or epidemiology,
• Three or more years in healthcare clinical or operational experience

Required Certifications, Licensure:

Certification in Infection Control and Epidemiology (CIC)