Director, Infection Prevention-Remote
Director, Infection Prevention-Remote
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Job Description
Who we are:
At Lifepoint Health we provide quality healthcare to rural communities. As a valued member of our team you will be an integral part of a group working together to elevate Lifepoints healthcare delivery network includes 60 community hospitals 60 rehabilitation/behavioral health hospitals and 250 additional sites of care across the United an organization we are dedicated to serving communities nationwide by providing exceptional care. We believe in the power of our talented teams and strive to create environments where employees find purpose and fulfillment.
This is a PRN remote position with 50% travel with days working onsite at our varies hospitals and other days working remotely.
What youll do:
The Director Infection Prevention (IP) will be responsible for the oversight and direction of Infection Prevention activities for assigned hospitals/markets including but not limited to infection surveillance and regulatory reporting requirements. IP will be involved in onboarding and mentoring novice Infection Preventionists at the direction of Lifepoints AVP Infection Prevention and hospitals leadership. Assignments are made based on facility need and can be at any facility across the Lifepoint enterprise. Assignments may be onsite and/or remote.
Responsibilities:
Maintain federal and state reporting requirements.
Support the ongoing HAI reduction and prevention actions required of all hospitals.
If needed develop/enhance and implement hospital wide infection surveillance prevention and control policies and procedures that adhere to law and regulation and nationally recognized guidelines.
Perform competency-based training and education of hospital staff on infection prevention and control activities.
Collaboration with all departments supporting infection prevention activities such as sterile processing antimicrobial stewardship initiatives construction/renovation projections water and linen management.
Audit compliance with key patient care metrics. Verify that clinical personnel provide safe and effective patient-centered care.
Assist clinical management personnel by incorporating evidence-based infection prevention knowledge into decisions for the provision of safe patient-centered care in the hospital.
Assist clinical management personnel in evaluating practice and creating strategies for further improvement.
Verify that educational resources are available for personnel and support clinical management to hold personnel accountable for compliance with established standards.
Coordinate facilitate and manage change within the health care organization.
Collect and analyze data related to quality or performance improvement projects related to HAI prevention.
Collect and ensure all data entry required for federal and state reporting related to infection prevention and control.
Facilitate or serve as a member of a multidisciplinary team in planning hospital associated infection prevention actions.
Verify and edit as needed organizational policies and procedures to meet regulatory and accreditation standards.
Regular and reliable attendance.
Perform other duties as assigned.
What youll need:
Education: Bachelors degree masters degree preferred.
Experience:Minimum of 5 years in hospital Infection Prevention. Preferred experience in quality and safety initiatives. Extensive experience with NHSN reporting.
Certifications: Certified in Infection Control (CIC). Certified Professional Patient Safety (CPPS) preferred.
Skills and Abilities:NHSN SAMS access; preferred experience with Meditech MedHost Cerner and EPIC EMRs; preferred experience with Wolter Kluwers Sentri 7 platform; preferred experience with The Joint Commission AMP tracer tools.
Why choose us:
As a team member of the Health Support Center our goal is to support those that are in our facilities who are interfacing and providing care to our patients and community members. Our focus is to attract retain and empower a diverse and determined workforce. Our mission statement is at the heart of who we are and what we do: Making Communities this shared mission we believe that our collective efforts will shape a healthier future for the communities we serve.
EEOC Statement
Lifepoint Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lifepoint Health is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.
Employment Sponsorship Statement
You must be work authorized in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
