Competitive Compensation | Superb Benefits Program Full-Time Career Opportunity Candidates that currently reside in the following states preferred: TN, WV, VA, KY, AL, GA, NC, SC, OH, IN, IL, MO, KS, AR, IA, WI, MI or surrounding states Galileo Search is conducting an executive search for an Area Director of Infection Prevention. Our client is a nationwide, award-winning, transitional care system focused on providing the highest quality of care and ensuring patients receive the right care for the right duration to support shorter lengths of stay and ongoing wellness. The organization is located in a city on the move, with world-class amenities like performing arts, great sports, and incredible dining. Yet, it still exudes hospitality, warmth and smaller-city advantages like shorter commutes, lower cost of living, and higher quality of life. CAREER OPPORTUNITY DETAILS - Director will lead and manage the infection prevention and employee health practices for multi-site facilities to include acute care hospitals and Long-Term Acute Care facilities
- Develops short-term and long-term area hospital infection control goals and policies & procedures based on identified needs through the hospitals’ Quality Councils, annual assessments, and specific infection control and employee health needs
- Responsible for the surveillance and detection of area hospital acquired and community infections
- Has functional oversight of the Infection Control Practitioners and Employee Health Nurses of the designated area
- Manages the planning, coordination, and teaching of infection control related education for the identified area hospitals
- Collaborates closely with the area hospital CEOs/Administrators, CCOs, CFOs, District and Regional Offices
- Local, regional and some national travel; up to 80% - MUST be available and flexible to travel as needed
- Due to the travel requirements, candidates must live within a short driving distance to a major airport. By major airport we mean a large metropolitan city airport - this is to avoid the need for numerous connecting flights when using a smaller local or regional airports and long drives to and from the airport
QUALIFICATIONS - Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required; Master’s degree preferred
- Active RN required
- CIC required
- Minimum 5 years of clinical experience in all aspects of infection control services; Minimum of 2 years of experience in healthcare management
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