Director of Infection Prevention - Plano

Company: KLM Careers
Location: Plano
Posted on: February 22, 2021

Job Description:

Director of Infection Prevention - Plano Director of Infection Prevention - Plano Must be a US Citizen or Green Card holder. The Director of Infection Prevention is responsible for the coordination, implementation and oversight of the organizations infection prevention program in order to support the mission, vision and values. The Director provides leadership and supports departments through promotion of infection prevention initiatives throughout the organization. The Director supports the nursing staff's primary commitment to protect the health, safety and rights of the individual, family or community. The Director will develop and maintain 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 as related to Federal, State and other agencies. Provides ongoing surveillance of infection disease present in the hospital and takes appropriate steps to contain and prevent the acquisition and transmission of infectious agents in accordance with CDC guidelines and hospital policies. Education BSN Required-- Master's Degree in Public Health/Nursing/related field Preferred Experience 5 years hospital experience in infection prevention and healthcare environment--- MUST HAVE ACUTE CARE HOSPITAL EXPERIENCE Knowledgeable about: a) epidemiologic principles and infectious diseases, b) sterilization, sanitation and disinfection practices. knowledgeable in adult education principles and patient care practice. understanding of microbiology and biostatistics. Accurate documentation of records and statistics. Excellent interpersonal skills. Licensure/Certifications: -----Texas State RN license or compact license is accepted -----Current Certification in Infection Control (CIC).--- MUST have within 1 year of hire BENEFITS Full Benefits Offered.-- Director Bonus: up to 15% of Salary - Based on performance. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: (Submission Summary) 1. BSN Required-- 2. Master's Degree in Public Health/Nursing/related field Preferred 3. 5 years hospital experience in infection prevention and healthcare environment-- 4. MUST HAVE ACUTE CARE HOSPITAL EXPERIENCE 5. Knowledgeable about: --a) epidemiologic principles and infectious diseases --b) sterilization, sanitation and disinfection practices. knowledgeable in adult education principles and patient care practice. understanding of microbiology and biostatistics. 6. Texas State RN license or compact license is accepted 7. Current Certification in Infection Control (CIC).--- MUST have within 1 year of hire Must be a US Citizen or Green Card holder.* US Citizen Green Card holder Not a US Citizen or Green Card holder

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