Director of Infection Prevention

About the Role

We are seeking a Director of Infection Prevention to coordinate the hospital's Infection Control program in compliance with regulatory and accrediting agencies as well as established procedures and standards of care. This role involves surveillance, detection, identification, and control of communicable diseases within the hospital, along with data analysis and interpretation of findings.

HCA Florida Citrus Hospital is a regional powerhouse with over 200 licensed beds, offering 24-hour emergency services, heart and vascular care, orthopedic and spine care, women's services, and more. We are proud to be a community hospital providing personalized care and have been consistently top-rated in surgical excellence.

Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate, and manage the review and assessment functions of the infection control program.
• Initiate, develop, and deliver education programs on infection control and prevention for staff development and regulatory compliance.
• Serve as liaison with regulatory agencies and the healthcare community concerning infection prevention issues to ensure hospital compliance.
• Perform targeted surveillance and prepare reports and statistics on healthcare-associated infection rates.
• Develop and promote consistent application of infection prevention policies and procedures.
• Support emergency management activities and EOC through participation in environmental rounds, bioterrorism and patient influx planning, and emergency response drills.
• Identify community and hospital-acquired infections as defined by the Infection Control Committee.
• Identify and report communicable disease cases to the Florida Division of Public Health per established policies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• 5+ years in a clinical setting required.
• 2+ years in a leadership role required.
• 5+ years in infection control required.
• Certification in Infection Control (CIC) required.
• Knowledge of epidemiological principles and infectious disease.
• Knowledge of sterilization, sanitation, and disinfection practices.

Benefits

HCA Florida Citrus Hospital offers a total rewards package supporting health, life, career, and retirement for colleagues, including:

• Comprehensive medical coverage with low copay or no-cost services, including prescription drug, behavioral health, and free telemedicine and AirMed medical transportation.
• Dental, vision, life, and disability coverage options.
• Flexible spending accounts and supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity).
• Auto, home, and pet insurance; identity theft protection; legal counseling; and long-term care coverage.
• Moving assistance and free counseling services 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 a 10% discount on HCA Healthcare stock.
• Family support through fertility and family-building benefits (Progyny) and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder, and pet care, home and auto repair, and event planning.
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and other programs.
• Retirement readiness services, rollover assistance, and preferred banking partnerships.
• Education assistance, including tuition, student loan, certification support, and dependent scholarships.
• Colleague recognition program and Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability, and leaves of absence).
• Employee Health Assistance Fund offering free employee-only coverage based on income.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.