Director, Infection Prevention

About the role

This role is instrumental in coordinating and providing oversight to the infection prevention program at Norton Healthcare in accordance with regulatory requirements and evidence-based practice. The position builds effective relationships with the interdisciplinary team and leadership to facilitate the integration of performance improvement into the work environment, promoting a culture of patient safety, proactive risk management, and regulatory readiness.

Responsibilities

• Provide annual performance evaluations for direct reports and feedback to system leaders regarding the performance of members within the Improvement Network.
• Manage staff for direct reports, including evaluating annual employee engagement results and developing action plans to address workforce concerns.
• Ensure optimal deployment of resources, including workforce, to achieve desired outcomes.
• Assist with problem-solving, just-in-time advising, coaching, and education for medical staff and clinical colleagues to facilitate compliance.
• Co-chair the Employee Health and Infection Prevention Matrix with the Director of Employee Health.
• Plan, direct, guide, and support hospital functions to uphold Infection Prevention standards.
• Facilitate the achievement and maintenance of clinical targets for the infection prevention program.
• Demonstrate thought leadership and execute innovative programs to improve the quality of care related to infection prevention.
• Develop relevant programming to support current and new initiatives.
• Perform concurrent reviews of key clinical quality and patient safety indicators, identifying and addressing problems with clinical caregivers.
• Collaborate with other leaders to establish Quality and Safety Goals aligned with Norton Healthcare’s mission and vision.
• Maintain and obtain knowledge independently, basing decisions on clinical practice guidelines, trends, research, data, and regulatory standards.
• Coordinate and integrate federal, state, and local standards into the Infection Prevention program by developing and implementing policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Lead process improvement initiatives to monitor, evaluate, and enhance infection prevention practices, ensuring high-quality care and value for patients.
• Use quality assessment results to improve processes affecting patient care outcomes.
• Identify work-related problems, propose solutions, and implement appropriate actions.
• Mentor and coach key change leaders, facilitating the sharing of diverse viewpoints while respecting differing perspectives.

Qualifications

• Required:
  • Three years of leadership experience.
  • Three years of relevant clinical experience in an acute care setting.
  • Bachelor’s Degree.
  • Registered Nurse (RN) licensure.
  • Certification in Infection Prevention and Control.
• Desired:
  • Five years of relevant clinical experience in an acute care setting.
  • Master’s Degree.
  • Six Sigma Certification.