Director of Infection Control and Prevention

3 weeks ago


Wichita Falls, Texas, United States Ascension Full time

About the Role:

The Director of Infection Control and Prevention will lead the development and implementation of infection control policies, procedures, and strategies across the organization. This role will direct the surveillance, remediation, and reporting of infections, as well as develop program goals, plans, and standards consistent with clinical, administrative, regulatory, and ethical requirements.

Responsibilities:

  • Direct the development and implementation of infection control policies, procedures, and strategies.
  • 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/external audits.
  • Evaluate the infection control program by identifying strategies that 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:

  • Certification specializing in Infection Control credentialed from the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc. (CBIC) obtained within 36 months of hire date or job transfer date required.
  • Registered Nurse credentialed from the Kansas Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date preferred.
  • High School diploma equivalency with 5 years of applicable cumulative job-specific experience required, with 2 of those years being in leadership/management, or Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 3 years of applicable cumulative job-specific experience required, with 2 of those years being in leadership/management.

About Ascension:

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states. Our mission, vision, and values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer, and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer:

Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status, or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.



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