Lead Infection Prevention Specialist

3 days ago


Wichita Falls, Texas, United States Ascension Full time
Company Overview

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system committed to transforming healthcare and providing care to all, especially those most in need.

Salary Range

$120,000 - $180,000 per year, based on experience and location.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Infection Prevention Specialist to join our team at Ascension Via Christi Hospitals in Wichita, KS. This is a full-time, short-term assignment with the potential to extend.

Responsibilities:
  • Direct clinical activities, including patient assessment, care plan development, service level determination, patient visits, and complaint management.
  • Develop departmental goals and objectives consistent with medical, administrative, legal and ethical requirements of the health care delivery system.
  • Prepare and monitor budgets and ensure that assigned nursing area operates within allocated funds.
  • Coordinate and direct internal and externally-driven audits.
  • Plan, organize and direct all activities related to staffing, including hiring, orienting, evaluating and continuing education initiatives.
Requirements:
  • Licensure / Certification / Registration: BLS Provider obtained within 1 month of hire date required, Registered Nurse obtained prior to hire date required.
  • Education: Bachelor's degree in nursing or diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing required, Master's degree or combination of Bachelor's degree and experience preferred.
  • Work Experience: 5 years of experience required, 10 years of experience preferred, 2 years of leadership or management experience required, 5 years of leadership or management experience preferred.
Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • Various health insurance options & wellness plans
  • Retirement benefits including employer match plans
  • Long-term & short-term disability
  • Employee assistance programs (EAP)
  • Parental leave & adoption assistance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Ways to give back to your community
Why Work for Ascension?

As a military-friendly organization, we promote career flexibility and offer many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans, and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.



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