Director Infection Prevention

Job Summary

The Director of Infection Prevention is responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating the organization's infection prevention and control program. This role ensures compliance with all applicable regulatory and accreditation standards, minimizes the risk of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), and promotes a culture of safety throughout the organization.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in infection prevention and control in a healthcare setting.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in nursing, microbiology, public health, or a related field required.
• Certification in Infection Control (CIC) required within 1 year of hire.
• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) preferred.

Benefits

Portsmouth Regional Hospital offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services.
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.

Company Information

As part of the HCA Healthcare family, you'll be supported by one of the nation's leading healthcare systems, with a strong presence in New Hampshire that includes four hospitals, three freestanding emergency rooms, and over 70 care sites. Here, nearly 5,000 colleagues—including 1,500 nurses and 1,000 affiliated physicians—collaborate to deliver exceptional care and innovation every day.