Director of Infection Control and Prevention

3 hours ago


Wichita Falls, Texas, United States Ascension Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director of Infection Control to join our team at Ascension Via Christi. As a key member of our healthcare team, you will be responsible for developing and implementing infection control policies, procedures, and strategies to ensure a safe and healthy environment for our patients, staff, and visitors.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement infection control policies, procedures, and strategies to prevent the spread of infections
  • Direct the surveillance, remediation, and reporting of infections across the organization
  • 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
Why Ascension

Ascension Via Christi caregivers have been caring for and providing healing to Kansas communities for more than 135 years. As the largest healthcare provider in Kansas, we offer career opportunities across a number of hospitals, clinics, therapy centers, and home health services. 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.



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