Director of Infection Prevention

HCTHealthcare • Baltimore, MD

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About The Position

HCT seeks an Interim Director of Infection Control to oversee the Infection Prevention program across two hospitals. We are seeking an experienced leader with CIC certification and a strong background in hospital infection prevention, surveillance, epidemiology, regulatory compliance, and quality improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Microbiology, Public Health, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• Certification in Infection Control (CIC) is required.
• If Registered Nurse, Must have active RN license in the state of Maryland (or compact RN).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in infection prevention or hospital epidemiology required.
• Strong knowledge of infection control standards, microbiology, and healthcare regulations.
• Exceptional communication, analytical, and project management skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience providing infection prevention leadership across two or more hospitals strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and oversee infection prevention and control policies and programs across the medical system.
• Conduct surveillance and epidemiologic investigations to identify infection trends and outbreaks.
• Collaborate with clinical staff, departments, and leadership to promote best practices in infection control.
• Ensure compliance with CMS, CDC, Joint Commission, and other regulatory and accrediting bodies’ guidelines.
• Lead education and training initiatives for hospital personnel on infection prevention protocols.
• Monitor antibiotic stewardship and resistance patterns in coordination with infectious disease specialists.
• Manage data reporting, analysis, and continuous quality improvement related to infection rates and prevention efforts.
• Serve as a key member of the patient safety and quality teams.

Benefits

• Expenses covered while on assignment include housing, airfare, and rental car.
• Earn $2,000 for every candidate or position placement from your referral that HCT successfully places!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director