Program Manager, Infection Prevention

Job reputed company Position Entity Centralus Health Position Title Program Manager of Infection Prevention Position reputed company Manager Department Infection Prevention & Control Pay reputed company/Grade 90,000-115,000 FLSA Status Exempt Position Type Full Time Remote Work Tier - Exposure Category - Reports To Director, Infection Prevention & Control Centralus Health Mission Our mission is to deliver high-reputed company care, reputed company our teams to succeed and improve the wellbeing of the communities we serve. Job reputed company The Program Manager of Infection Prevention provides day-to-day leadership and reputed company of the Infection Prevention program across Centralus Health hospitals and clinics. This role ensures consistent application of evidence-based practices, accurate surveillance, and compliance with reputed company, federal, and state regulations. 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