Manager of Quality & Infection Prevention

Position Summary

Baptist Helath Citizens Hospital 

604 Stone Ave 

Talladega, AL 35160

Schedule: M-F 

BAPTIST HEALTH CITIZENS HOSPITALBaptist Health Citizens Hospital is a 122-bed medical and surgical facility located in Talladega, Alabama. The hospitaloffers a full complement of services, including diagnostic imaging, digestive health care, orthopedics, sleep medicine and surgical services. The hospital’s dedicated sleep disorder center is accredited by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, the gold standard for sleep care.

Baptist Health Citizens is part of the Orlando Health system of care, which includes award-winning hospitals and ERs, specialty institutes, urgent care centers, primary care practices and outpatient facilities that span Florida’s east to west coasts, Central Alabama and Puerto Rico. Collectively, our team members honor our over 100-year legacy by providing professional and compassionate care to the patients, families and communities we serve.Orlando Health is committed to providing you with benefits that go beyond the expected, with education programs and well-being services to support you and your family through every stage of life. We begin your benefits on day one and offer flexibility wherever possible, so that you can be present for your passions

Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital Offers Great NEW Competitive Pay and Great Benefits Package that Includes:

Medical, Dental, Vision

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Paid Time Off (up to 5 weeks to start)

Life Insurance

Extended Leave Plan (ELP)

Family Care (childcare, elder care, pet care)

Paid Parental Leave

Pet Insurance

Car Insurance

Educational Benefits including tuition reimbursement & monthly payments to help pay down any graduated school debt

ALL BENEFITS START DAY ONE 

A Brief OverviewThe Manager, Quality Services and Infection Prevention provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for quality performance and infection prevention. It ensures high-quality patient care through system wide establishment of clinical practices, regulatory compliance, and performance improvement initiatives. Works closely with the hospital's nursing, medical staff, executives, and quality team to support the Baptist Health goals. The position is responsible for surveillance, analysis, and reporting of hospital-acquired infections (HAIs), staff education, and the development of policies that align with national standards and organizational goals.

Responsibilities

What you will do

• Communicates corporate quality and safety initiatives to all team members and physicians.
• Develops and monitors action plans for clinical quality and infection prevention improvement.
• Leads implementation of strategies focused on quality, safety, and service across departments.
• Collaborates with performance improvement teams and quality councils to identify and act on improvement opportunities.
• Monitors hospital progress on quality scorecards and Board metrics.
• Participates in and leads performance improvement activities aimed at reducing infection risks.
• Ensures compliance with infection control practices and regulatory standards (JCAHO, AHCA, OSHA, CMS, CDC).
• Develops and maintains health system policies and procedures that meet national infection control standards.
• Conducts surveillance, analysis, and reporting of hospital-acquired infections (HAIs).
• Investigates clusters and outbreaks, compiling data into actionable reports.
• Educates employees on infection prevention practices and regulatory requirements.
• Develops and delivers educational programs across the organization.
• Establishes and maintains positive working relationships with medical staff, hospital leadership, and allied health/support services.
• Collaborates with operational and clinical teams to support a culture of safety.
• Participates in the integration of healthcare technology and information systems to support service needs.
• Uses data analytics to inform infection prevention strategies and performance metrics.
• Assists in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the Infection Prevention and Control Program.
• Conducts focus reviews and facilitates resolution of infection control issues.
• Leads infection prevention and quality committees.
• Reports findings and recommendations to appropriate stakeholders.
• Maintains compliance with all Baptist Health / Orlando Health policies and procedures.
• Represents Quality Services and Infection Prevention on committees and task forces as assigned.
• Provides education and training related to quality and patient safety for the staff.
• Produces reports of analysis and improvement plans to constituents.
• Makes regular visits to the various departments within Baptist Health to promote the culture of quality and safety, to serve as a resource for the staff as related to quality and safety, and to observe the daily operations within the practices to identify potential areas for process improvement or enhancements to patient safety.

Our people are passionate about what they do, the product they sell, and the customers they serve. If you're looking for an opportunity to be a part of a work family that values collaboration, innovation and dedication, we're the right company for you.Section 1557 Non-DiscriminationThe Office for Civil Rights (OCR) enforces Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act (Section 1557), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, and sex characteristics), in covered health programs or activities. 42 U.S.C. 18116.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in clinical field; Registered Nurse, Medical Technologist or Registered Respiratory Therapist. BSN or MSN preferred.
• Minimum of three (3) years’ clinical experience with ability to demonstrate previous experience in quality initiatives within the healthcare institution. Actively seeking learning opportunities related to Infection Prevention and Control.
• Knowledge in spreadsheet generation, graphics, and word processing applications.
• Active nursing license preferred.
• Licensure/Certification in Infection Control (CIC) within three (3) years of hire through the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology Inc. – renewed every five years.