Introduction

Want to join a team of daring managers who care without reservations or limits? Our Medical City Arlington team is looking for a Director of Infection Prevention. HCA Healthcare is an advanced healthcare network that has committed up to $300 million to our incredible team members over the course of three years.

Benefits

Medical City Arlington, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

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Job Summary and Qualifications

The Director of Infection Control and Prevention is responsible for all processes that pertain to infectious diseases, including trending, tracking, monitoring and evaluating infection control (IC) parameters as defined by the QRS, CDC, JC, TX DSHS, CMS, NHSN and other accrediting bodies. Coordinates all aspects of the facility infection control program. Directly involved with programs that prevent and control hospital acquired infections. Serves as an infection control consultant for facility staff. Interacts with physicians, outside agencies, corporate/divisional staff as well as all departments within the facility.

• This position is responsible for ensuring compliance with all state and federal regulations and JC standards regarding infection control.
• Responsible for working collaboratively with all hospital staff and physicians regarding infection control issues and compliance.
• Conducts ongoing education programs around IC or employees, physicians and volunteers.
• Takes a proactive approach to Infection Control.
• Responsible for policy and procedures related to IC.
• Manages the implementation of IC initiatives.

What qualifications you will need:

Minimum Education / Licensure/Certifications:

• BSN with current Texas license or compact state license, or Master in Public Health.
• Certification in Infection Prevention and Control (CIC) required within 6 months of hire.

Minimum Experience:

• 5 or more years’ experience as an infection control practitioner in the acute care setting.
• 5 years or more IC experience in an acute care setting to include supervisory and management experience required.

Medical City Arlington is a 435 bed full-service hospital located in south Arlington. Our services include heart & vascular, brain & spine, emergency and trauma care. We have cancer care, orthopedics, surgical and women's services for our patients. Our women’s complex has combined clinical excellence with thoughtful amenities including luxury maternity suites and personalized delivery methods. Our culture is what sets us apart. We have formed a team that works together with purpose. We focus on delivering high-quality care in an environment filled with safety and compassion. Our team consists of over 1,400 full-time and part-time nurses, therapists, technicians and other healthcare colleagues. Medical City Arlington is proud to be a leader in Dallas/Fort Worth healthcare. We have nearly 700 skilled physicians that represent a wide variety of medical specialties. We are the official hospital of the Texas Rangers. We form a team that focuses on high-quality care in an environment filled with compassion and service. As a part of the Medical City network of hospitals and specialists, patients are ensured access to leading medical experts and advanced healthcare innovations across the network.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

Unlock your potential with a leading healthcare provider dedicated to its patients, colleagues and communities. Help guide our team as a Director of Infection Prevention and help us improve more lives in more ways.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.