What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director Infection Prevention, RN position at Pernini Legal?
Job Description
Job Summary
The Director of Infection Prevention ensures high quality, patient-centered care by coordinating the hospital-wide Infection Prevention Program, which includes surveillance, analysis, and reporting of healthcare-associated infections, education of staff, and the development of health system policies and procedures to ensure rigorous infection control standards that meet regulatory requirements. In collaboration with the Infection Prevention (IP) Committee, the Director of Infection Prevention makes decisions relative to the surveillance, prevention, and control of infections and blood-borne pathogens. The Director of Infection Prevention develops and maintains policies and procedures that support successful quality/patient safety outcomes and ongoing improvement in the delivery of healthcare to patients, identification of areas of opportunity, and coordination and execution of regulatory compliance programs in accordance with federal, state and local agencies.
Qualifications
Why is This a Great Opportunity:
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Job Summary
The Director of Infection Prevention ensures high quality, patient-centered care by coordinating the hospital-wide Infection Prevention Program, which includes surveillance, analysis, and reporting of healthcare-associated infections, education of staff, and the development of health system policies and procedures to ensure rigorous infection control standards that meet regulatory requirements. In collaboration with the Infection Prevention (IP) Committee, the Director of Infection Prevention makes decisions relative to the surveillance, prevention, and control of infections and blood-borne pathogens. The Director of Infection Prevention develops and maintains policies and procedures that support successful quality/patient safety outcomes and ongoing improvement in the delivery of healthcare to patients, identification of areas of opportunity, and coordination and execution of regulatory compliance programs in accordance with federal, state and local agencies.
Qualifications
- If a Nurse, currently licensed as a registered professional nurse or licensed professional in the state(s) of practice and/or has an active compact license, in accordance with law and regulation required
- Certification in Infection Prevention required
- Bachelor's Degree in Health related field required; Master's Degree in Health related field preferred
- 5 years experience in a clinical setting required; 5 years experience in infection prevention required; 2 years of leadership experience required
Why is This a Great Opportunity:
Sign on offered. Great benefits!
