Our Piedmont Healthcare (PHC) Infection Prevention Managers play a vital role in leading and supporting a team of Infection Prevention professionals within the largest healthcare system in Georgia. This position involves providing oversight of the Infection Prevention (IP) program for our Columbus campuses, ensuring compliance with all relevant guidelines, policies, and regulations. The Manager collaborates with the Infection Prevention team as well as various disciplines at both the local Columbus area and PHC system level to promote and implement infection prevention initiatives, education, and training programs. They are responsible for developing and maintaining effective infection prevention protocols, conducting regular assessments, and monitoring infection trends to identify and mitigate potential risks. The Infection Prevention Manager also serves as a resource for staff, patients, and visitors on matters related to infection prevention, including outbreak investigations and containment strategies. This role requires strong leadership skills, attention to detail, and the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.  This role reports directly to the system PHC Infection Prevention Director and highly collaborates with the team of Infection Prevention managers of PHC.  Come join our Infection Prevention leadership team!

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:
Bachelor's degree in Nursing with a current license in the State of Georgia as a Registered Nurse or
NLC/eNLC Multistate License OR Master's degree in Microbiology, Public Heath, Biology, Epidemiology,
Medical Technology or other related health/science field.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Five (5) years of previous work experience in a hospital setting, clinical quality, epidemiology or performance improvement, preferably in infection prevention.

MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW:
None.

REQUIRED ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Current Certification in Infection Control (CIC) from the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology (CBIC)

PREFERRED ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Certification in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ), Certification in Public Health (CPH), or Lean Six Sigma Healthcare or QPI Certifications Black Belt. Master's degree in Nursing or other related health/science field.

About Piedmont Healthcare

Piedmont is empowering Georgians by changing health care. We continue to fuel Georgia’s growth through safe, high-quality care close to home through an integrated health care system that provides a hassle-free, unified experience. We are a private, not-for-profit organization that for centuries has lived up to our purpose to make a positive difference in every life we touch in the communities we serve.Across our 1,755 physical locations we care for more than 4 million patients and serve communities that comprise 85 percent of Georgia’s population. This includes 26 hospitals, 75 Piedmont Urgent Care centers, 25 QuickCare locations, 1,875 Piedmont Clinic physician practices and nearly 3,200 Piedmont Clinic members. Piedmont Columbus Regional consists of two primary hospitals, a children’s hospital, and cancer center. With more than 47,000 care givers we are the largest Georgia-based employer of Georgians, who all came for the job, but stayed for the people. In 2024 and 2023, Piedmont has earned recognition from Newsweek as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity and also as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Women. In 2022, Forbes ranked Piedmont on its list of the Best Large Employers in the United States.

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