Immunization and Infection Prevention Manager

The University of Arizona, Campus Health Service (CHS) seeks a qualified candidate for the position of Nursing Manger II (Immunization and Infection Prevention Manager). This position is responsible for providing quality nursing care to Campus Health Service (CHS) patients and overseeing the Immunization and Travel Clinic, Workforce Member (WFM) Compliance Program, and Infection Prevention Program. This position provides supervision and operational leadership to support clinical services, regulatory compliance, quality improvement initiatives, and evidence-based nursing practices across multiple Campus Health departments.

The CHS was the first fully accredited college health service in the nation and in the Princeton Review; the CHS has been ranked in the top 4% for Best Health Services for the past twelve years. The CHS is committed to positioning itself as an exceptional student health center by fostering an environment that encourages, supports, and celebrates all of our employees and the community we serve. It is a sundry organization of over 150 employees who are committed to improving the health and safety of college students. For more information on the CHS, please go to https://www.health.arizona.edu.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Immunization
and Travel Clinic:

• Daily
  management of the Immunization & Travel Clinic operations to ensure
  compliance with national, state, university, and regulatory agency regulations,
  including Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Care (AAAHC) accreditation
  standards.
• Manages the
  ordering, inventory, and storage of vaccines.
• Oversees staff
  that maintain immunization standing orders, policies, and vaccine information
  sheets.
• Keeps up to date
  with the immunization and information via the Advisory Committee on
  Immunization Practices (ACIP), Immunize.org and other resources.
• Participates in
  quality improvement project.
• Collects data
  and review clinical reports on performance metrics of the Immunization/Travel
  Clinics.
• Liaison with
  Study Abroad programs, or delegate to current staff.
• Liaison with
  Medical Records regarding immunization requirements.
• Serves on committees
  assigned.

Workforce
Member (WFM) Compliance Program

• Oversees workforce members in partnership with Department of Occupational Health (OH),
  Environmental Health & Safety (EHS).
• Serves as a
  point of contact for EHS, OH, Pima County Health Department, and WFMs.

Infection
Prevention Program

• Remains up to
  date on information related to infection prevention though the Association for
  Professional in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC); Centers for Disease
  Control and Prevention (CDC); and the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
  Obtain or maintain APIC Infection Prevention Certification.
• Compiles Annual
  Infection Prevention Summary, Risk Assessment and Focus Priority assessments.
• Leads the
  Infection Prevention Committee meetings and serve as Quality Improvement
  committee member.
• Reviews and
  update WFM Educational Modules.
• Manages annual
  Tuberculosis Surveillance Program and reporting.

Cross Training
and Clinical Operations Support

• This position
  will cross train with the Clinical Nursing Supervisor to provide operational
  and clinical leadership support as needed. Responsibilities may include:
  
  • Maintaining
    familiarity with triage processes, patient flow, and daily clinical operations.
  • Assisting with
    oversight and supervision of Medical Assistants, including providing guidance
    and support to ensure efficient clinic operations.
  • Coordinating
    and facilitating Immunization and Medical Clinic Nursing staff meetings,
    including agenda development, communication, and follow up on action items.
  • Promoting team
    engagement, participation, collaboration, and staff morale through positive
    leadership and effective communication.
  • Serving as a
    resource to nursing and support staff and assisting with operational needs
    during periods of increased workload or supervisor absence.

Knowledge,
Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of
  Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC)
  regulation/standards of care.
• Knowledge in
  infection and prevention practices.
• Knowledge of
  occupational health immunization requirements.
• Knowledge of quality
  improvement techniques and data collection.
• Knowledge of
  Microsoft Office suite applications, including Excel.
• Knowledge of
  Zoom and skill in scheduling and conducting virtual meetings.
• Project
  Management skills.
• Health
  Informatics skills.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.
• Minimum of five years of related work experience, including two years of managerial experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Licensed in the State of Arizona as a Registered Nurse.
• Must have a valid driver's license and ability to drive according to the University Fleet Safety Policy.

• APIC Certification in Infection Prevention.