Job Specifications
Overview
Kettering Health is a not-for-profit system of 13 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio. We are committed to transforming the health care experience with high-quality care for every stage of life. Our service-oriented mission is in action every day, whether it's by providing care in our facilities, training the next generation of health care professionals, or serving others through international outreach.
Campus Overview
Kettering Health Main Campus
Kettering Health Main Campus, formerly Kettering Medical Center, is the flagship hospital of Kettering Health and has been serving Kettering, Ohio and the Greater Dayton area since 1964.
The facility includes the Benjamin and Marian Schuster Heart Hospital, maternity service with a level III neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), and level II Emergency Care.
In 2020, KH Main Campus received an "A" from the Leapfrog Group, a national patient safety watchdog, ranking among the safest hospitals in the United States.
Received 4 Star Baby-Friendly Hospital status by the Ohio Hospital Association.
Awarded as one of the 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals by IBM Watson Health in 2020.
Kettering received the Outstanding Patient Experience Award by Healthgrades (2017-2019).
Accredited by the American College of Emergency Physicians as a Level 3 Geriatric Emergency Department.
465-bed hospital (includes newborn beds)
Responsibilities & Requirements
Job Requirements:
Provides management and support in the development, training, and implementation of the campus Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Programs striving for One Best Practice across all KH Facilities. Serves asknowledge expert in IPC practice, processes, surveillance methodologies, products, equipment, policies, and regulatory and accreditation standards. With the Campus Directory of Clinical Quality and the Facility's Medical Directory of Infection Prevention and Control, provides oversite and direction to the facility's Infection Prevention and Control program to ensure compliance with all Federal, State and HFAP requirements.
Minimum Education
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (State of Ohio) or related healthcare field
[Ohio, United States] Registered Nurse
Active Ohio Registered Nursing Licensure or National licensure in Laboratory Science, Epidemiology or other clinical area required.
Certified Infection Prevention and Control - Upon hire or within 2 years of hire required
Minimum Work Experience
Minimum of 1 year of progressive supervisory/leadership experience with demonstrated leadership and management skills
Maintains competencies and skills of IPC
Ability to communicate effectively, written and oral
Ability to evaluate statistical data for use in planning and monitoring outcomes
Ability to work under stressful situations
Proven skills in developing high performance teams
Proven skills in facilitating performance improvement teams to achieve best in class results
Work Environment
Requires travel to all network facilities to complete facility rounds for issue identification, process improvement and standardization projects
Fast-paced; juggling and prioritizing multiple projects at one time with altered hours to meet job requirements from time to time
Frequent review and utilization of computer systems to review electronic medical records and developmentof action plans; research on best practice, etc.
Frequent formal meetings to present and/or review data that includes guiding teams to develop action plans
Frequent support to hospital units and service areas where patient care is delivered to provide patient/family/staff education, surveillance, process reviews, performance improvement measures, etc
Job Responsibilities
This position serves as the Infection Control Officer (ICO) and as such requires knowledge of epidemiology and application of public health practices in an acute and outpatient care hospital environment with the goal of implementing effective and efficient procedures and policies to combat disease transmission among patientsand staff. Conducts scientific research to recommend, implement, and monitor policies and procedures forhospital staff regarding sterilization, disinfection and decontamination of personnel, instruments and equipment. Utilizes organizational resources to act as an advocate for the safe and timely delivery of care with accountability for integrating services that facilitate One Best Practice for patient care related to Infection Prevention and Control issues.
Provides support and expert guidance to the facility's Infection Prevention and Control team for managementof the prevention, investigation, monitoring and reporting of the spread of diseases as follows:
Develops and implements the facility-wide infection surveillance, prevention, and control policies and policies and procedures that adhere to nationally recognized guidelines and standards, including the Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC).
Ensures
About the Company
As a faith-based, nonprofit healthcare system, Kettering Health's mission is to live God's love by promoting and restoring health. We're made up of 14 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient locations throughout western Ohio, as well as Kettering Health Medical Group. With more than 700 board-certified providers, we're dedicated to elevating the health, healing, and hope of our community.
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