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HCA Healthcare

Director Infection Prevention

HCA Healthcare, Gainesville, Florida, us, 32635


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Managers thrive with us! HCA Healthcare is one of the nation’s leading providers of healthcare services, comprising over 180 hospitals and about 2,000 sites of care in 21 states and the United Kingdom. We are looking for a(an) Director Infection Prevention for our HCA Florida North Florida Hospital team where excellence creates excellence.HCA Florida North Florida Hospital offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career, and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay.Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), and more.Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical, and financial wellbeing.401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service).Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock.Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.Referral services for child, elder, and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning, and more.Consumer discounts through Abenity.Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships).Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence).Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.HCA Healthcare has expanded our influence across the healthcare industry by investing $3.5 billion in capital improvements in recent years. Do you want to be an influencer in healthcare?

Apply for our Director Infection Prevention role today!Job Summary and QualificationsJob Summary:The Director of Infection Prevention is responsible for the facility-wide activities of evaluating and managing infection risks to patients and personnel through extensive surveillance and an effective reporting system. The Director functions as the hospital-wide clinical expert in the prevention and control of infection and is responsible for the facility-wide planning and implementation of the Infection Prevention Program, in order to minimize the probability of transmission of infection, thus providing a safer hospital for our patients and personnel.What you will do in this role:Responsible for the Infection Prevention Program for the organization.Develops, conducts annual reviews, and revisions to, policies and procedures governing control of infection and communicable diseases.Conducts annual risk analysis based on geographic location, community, populations served, care, treatment, and services provided.Prioritizes goals and documents risks per the Infection Prevention Plan based on the annual risk analysis.Works collaboratively with IP Team and Department Leaders to develop, maintain, revise, and enforce infection prevention and control policies and procedures.Serves as liaison with regulatory, state, and county agencies as relates to communicable disease reporting.Responsible for organization-wide compliance with regulatory standards (CDC, TJC, OSHA, CMS, etc.).Acts as a subject matter expert for infection prevention and control for ICP Staff, nursing staff, students or other clinical or non-clinical colleagues.Oversees the submission of data to the National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) per State and CMS requirements to assure accuracy.Examines microbiology reports of positive isolates to recognize trends, identify hospital-acquired infections, and performs/compiles appropriate statistical analysis.Oversees concurrent and retrospective chart audits as indicated to determine community onset versus hospital-acquired conditions.Oversees and participates in a robust surveillance program to include environment of care rounding, unit rounding, real-time observations and audits of compliance with infection prevention bundles.What qualifications you need:Bachelor's Degree required; Master's Degree preferred.Registered Nurse.Knowledge of epidemiology, infectious disease management, microbiology, public health principles, and statistical analysis of clinical data required.Certification in Infection Prevention and Control (CIC).3 years Infection Control & Prevention experience in acute care.3 years of leadership experience required.Experience working closely with physicians and other clinical care providers in group and one-on-one settings necessary.Experience in critical care and/or OR helpful.If you're looking for a leadership opportunity that provides both personal satisfaction and professional growth, apply to join HCA Healthcare as a(an) Director Infection Prevention.

Unlock your leadership potential with HCA Healthcare.We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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