We are in search of a DIRECTOR - INFECTION PREVENTION for a busy medical facility in the Webster, TX area. 

SHIFT: Full Time No Weekends



JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:



     • Supervises infection control staff in surveillance, prevention, and intervention of potential nosocomial infections.

     • Develops an annual plan for identifying, investigation, reporting and preventing the spread of infections and communicable disease among patients and multi-campus personnel.

     • Conducts program evaluations to verify the efficacy and effectiveness of the multi-campus and program specific infection control programs.

     • Inspects all departments for infection control hazards and collaborates with directors, managers, and supervisors to assure appropriate compliance.

     • Directs multi-campus committees in overseeing the Infection Control program and coordination of program activities.

     • Prepares timely, accurate and comprehensive reports and documents pertaining to the infection control program.

     • Develops an infection control program, which meets state, federal and accreditation requirements/regulations.

     • Cooperates with local community health and emergency management organizations in activities pertaining to disease control.

     • Supervises employee health staff in screening, prevention, and intervention of employee health issues.

     • Develops, implements, and evaluates an annual employee health plan in compliance with regulatory and corporate goals.

     • Reduces the risk of injury to staff through risks associated with the hospital environment.

     • Promotes awareness among staff regarding safe work practices and use of personal protective equipment.



QUALIFICATIONS



     • Master’s Degree required

     • Current Texas RN licensure required if registered nurse

     • Certification in Infection Control preferred

     • Thorough knowledge of CDC, JCAHO & OSHA guidelines required. Knowledge of data collection, trending, analysis, and presentation; knowledge of infection control methodology and epidemiology

     • Three to five years of Infection prevent and control experience required

     • Two years of management or previous supervisory experience required

     • Excellent oral/written communication, interpersonal, organization and leadership skills required

     • MUST have advanced computer knowledge required especially in the Microsoft Excel Spreadsheets, TheraDoc and NHSN