Division AVP Infection Prevention Dallas, TX

SHIFT: Full Time No Weekends

 

Job Summary

The Division AVP of Infection Prevention provides direction for and management of Infection Prevention coordinators, managers, the Infection Prevention and Control Department. The Division AVP is responsible for the healthcare entities within the region.

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for establishing the mission, vision, planning, direction, assessment, and leadership for effective infection prevention and control programs for hospitals and outpatient services in areas of surveillance, reporting, prevention, and control of infections including related regulatory compliance, accreditation standards compliance and quality/performance improvement. 


• Serves as an infection control officer as delegated by Division Chief Medical Officer or Epidemiologist.

 Job Responsibilities

• It provides strategic and operational direction for the framework of an integrated approach to the Infection Prevention and Control program.


• Directs and coordinates division-wide infection prevention and control programs through a variety of activities involving medical staff and personnel to ensure the protection of patients, families, visitors, employees, and healthcare personnel providing services in facilities from acquiring or disseminating an infection.


• Provides administrative direction and organization for all epidemic investigations related to Healthcare-associated or community-acquired infections and/or occupational exposures in order to assure necessary patient safety and risk management practices are addressed following current evidence-based approach and regulatory requirements.


• Coordinates, develops, and provides education and educational materials regarding disease transmission and practices for infection prevention and control for all system entities.


• Provides leadership and consultation to medical staff and leadership.


• Coordinates and participates in reporting of infection control information to appropriate medical staff and department committees, administration and hospital or division committees


• Directs the performance improvement process and reporting for infection prevention and control on behalf of the administration.


• Coordinates medical and hospital research projects regarding infection prevention and control issues, outcomes, and cost-benefit studies.


• Has responsibility for human resources management within areas of responsibility to achieve quality services and maintain positive employee relations.


• Promotes professional development of self and staff


• Provides direction for fiscal management for department operations to ensure proper utilization of financial resources.


• Provides administrative direction and leadership in emergency preparedness related to infection prevention and control, including emerging and reemerging diseases, bioterrorism, natural disasters, and other issues.


• Maintains a working knowledge of and provides information to ensure compliance with rules, regulations, and recommendations from Federal, State, and accrediting agencies as they relate to infection prevention and control.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:   

• Current Certification in Infection Control (CIC) REQUIRED


• Bachelor's Degree required


• Master’s degree in a healthcare clinical or healthcare administration-related field highly preferred 

Experience:    

• Minimum of 5 years current experience in short-term acute care setting


• Minimum of 3 current years experience in infection prevention and control


• Minimum 2 years of management experience (including experience working with physicians and various levels of hospital management)


• MUST have current experience managing multiple facilities

• Reports to the Division VP of Quality and Patient Safety

401K

Medical

Paid Vacation

Annual incentive performance bonus

+ more!