Infection Prevention Director

Location: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, 65807
Department: Infection Prevention
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM)

About the Organization

CoxHealth is a leading healthcare system serving 25 counties across southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas. The organization includes six hospitals, five emergency rooms, and over 80 clinics. CoxHealth has earned the following honors for workplace excellence:

• Named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work five times
• Named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces, Greatest Workplaces in Healthcare (2025, 2026), Greatest Workplaces for Women (2023, 2024), and Greatest Workplaces for Diversity (2024) by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group
• Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads
• Healthcare Innovation's Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare (2025)

About the Role

The Infection Prevention (IP) Director is responsible for the Infection Prevention Program within the CoxHealth scope of service as outlined in the Infection Prevention Plan. The program is designed to protect the overall health of patients, families, visitors, staff (paid or volunteer), and physicians who visit or work in any CoxHealth location. The IP Director oversees the Infection Prevention Services Department and all epidemiological activities.

Responsibilities

• Direct oversight of the Infection Prevention Services Department
• Management of all epidemiological activities
• Leadership and team development
• Data analysis and regulatory compliance
• Infection Control Risk Assessments
• Policy development and implementation

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Epidemiology, or Public Health (required)
• Master’s degree or higher in leadership or Healthcare administration (preferred)
• 3-5 years’ experience in healthcare (required)
• 2 years of supervisory experience (preferred)
• 3-5 years' experience in Infection Prevention (preferred)

Skills

• Leadership and team development
• Data analysis and communication
• Healthcare systems, patient care, infectious disease, asepsis, microbiology, and public health practices
• Regulatory and quality improvement
• Infection Control Risk Assessments
• Policy development

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• Registered Nurse active in the state of Missouri (required)
• Certification in Infection Control (CIC) (preferred)

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental coverage
• Retirement plan with employer match
• Comprehensive benefits available for employees working 20+ hours per week

Schedule

Day Shift (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM)