Director of Infection Control and Prevention

2 days ago


Wichita, Kansas, United States Ascension Via Christi Full time
Clinical Leadership

Ascension Via Christi seeks a seasoned leader to serve as Director of Infection Control. This key role will be responsible for developing and implementing infection control policies, procedures, and strategies across the organization. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in infection prevention and control, with experience in surveillance, remediation, and reporting of infections.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement infection control policies, procedures, and strategies to prevent and control the spread of infections
• Direct the surveillance, remediation, and reporting of infections across the organization
• Develop program goals, plans, and standards consistent with clinical, administrative, regulatory, and ethical requirements
• Plan, organize, and direct all activities related to staffing, including hiring, orienting, evaluating, disciplinary actions, and continuing education initiatives
• Prepare budgets and ensure compliance with allocated funding
• Coordinate and direct internal and external audits
• Evaluate the infection control program by identifying strategies to address the risk of infection transmission and assessing the risk for occupational exposure to infectious diseases
• Lead the analysis and interpretation of data on healthcare-associated infections and recommend plans to optimize outcomes

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or a related field
• Master's degree in a related field preferred
• Minimum 5 years of experience in infection prevention and control, with a strong background in surveillance, remediation, and reporting of infections
• Proven leadership and management skills, with experience in developing and implementing policies, procedures, and strategies
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with healthcare professionals, administrators, and other stakeholders

Ascension Via Christi offers a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development. If you are a motivated and experienced leader looking to make a difference in the lives of patients and families, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

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