What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director, Infection Prevention position at SOUTHERN OCEAN MEDICAL CENTER?
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The Director of Infection Prevention, in conjunction with the Hospital Epidemiologist, Regional Chief Quality Officer, Medical Director, Quality and System Improvement, and HMH VP of Infection Prevention and Control oversees the development, implementation and management of an Infection Prevention program that minimizes infectious risk to patients, families and Team Members and complies with current requirements of regulatory, government and accrediting/licensing agencies and organizational policies and procedures. Duties include analysis, interpretation and reporting of surveillance data; designing, implementing and leading organizational performance improvement initiatives, evaluating the effectiveness of the Infection Prevention program and overseeing outbreak investigations and educational programs for Team Members (TMs) and patients.
Qualifications:
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
- Minimum 5 years of experience in clinical/patient care services or relevant health care position
- B.S. Degree in Nursing, Microbiology, Public Health, Medical Technology, Health Care Administration
or related field required. - Minimum 3 years of experience in Infection Prevention
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:
- Master's Degree in a healthcare-related field.
Licenses and Certifications Required:
- Certified in Infection Control.
