Director Infection Prevention
About The Position
The Director of Infection Prevention (IP) is responsible for leading, implementing, and overseeing all aspects of infection prevention and control within VHC Health. The individual in this position is responsible for the health and safety of patients, staff, providers, contractors and visitors regarding the identification and / or prevention of nosocomial infections and exposure to communicable diseases, through utilization of OSHA standards and CDC guidelines. This role involves developing policies, educating staff, and ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and standards to minimize the risk of infection. The Director will work collaboratively with various departments to promote a culture of safety and continuous improvement in infection control practices. The Director will manage staff within the IP Department.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, Public Health, or a related field.
- 5 years Infection Prevention experience.
- 3 years of management experience.
- Strong knowledge of infection control principles, practices, and regulations.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to lead and motivate a team.
- Proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools.
Nice To Haves
- Master's in Nursing, Public Health, or a related field.
- Graduate of an Accredited Medical School or an Accredited Physician Assistant program.
- 2 years Aseptic Technique experience.
- 2 years Data Analytics experience.
- Certification in Infection Control (CIC).
- Licensed as a Registered Nurse by the Virginia Department of Health Professions.
- Compact State Licensure in Nursing.
Responsibilities
- Leading, implementing, and overseeing all aspects of infection prevention and control.
- Ensuring the health and safety of patients, staff, providers, contractors and visitors regarding the identification and / or prevention of nosocomial infections and exposure to communicable diseases.
- Utilizing OSHA standards and CDC guidelines.
- Developing policies.
- Educating staff.
- Ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and standards to minimize the risk of infection.
- Working collaboratively with various departments to promote a culture of safety and continuous improvement in infection control practices.
- Managing staff within the IP Department.
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Wellness benefits
- Retirement benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
