Director of Infection Prevention

Job Description

Description

Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.

Position Overview:

Based in Raleigh, North Carolina, UNC Health Rex includes a 439-bed hospital, a 50-bed hospital, two skilled Nursing Facilities, a Cancer Center, two ambulatory Surgery Centers, and outpatient specialty clinics.

Summary:

We seek a dynamic Director of Infection Prevention professional with excellent clinical expertise, a strong improvement background, and the creativity to drive innovation in infection prevention practices. In this essential role, you will collaborate with executive leadership, medical staff, nursing, and ancillary teams to implement strategies for minimizing hospital-acquired infections. As a Director of Infection Prevention, you will ensure that our practices meet all regulatory compliance standards regarding infection prevention, surveillance, and reporting while providing guidance and support to the Infection Prevention department. By collaborating with diverse teams, you’ll lead initiatives that significantly enhance patient safety and drive outstanding healthcare outcomes.

Join a team that values expertise, growth, and making a real difference in the lives of our patients.

Responsibilities:

• Utilizes The Joint Commission (TJC), Occupation Health and Safety (OSHA) and Centers of Disease Control (CDC), county and state guidelines to lead a successful infection prevention program at UNC Health Rex.
• Manages infection prevention and control policies and ensures compliance with all relevant regulations and standards to minimize the risk of infection.
• Works professionally with leaders across the organization to promote a culture of safety and continuous improvement in infection control practices.
• Responsible for the oversight of the Infection Control Committee. Represents Infection Control and Prevention in several UNC Health Rex and UNC Health System committees.
• Serves as the subject matter expert for all infection prevention activities at UNC Health Rex, serving as the key resource for teammates and the community. Serves as the Infection Control Officer for the organization.
• Prepares and manages departmental budget.

Other Information

Other information:
Education Requirements:
● Bachelor's Degree in Nursing Required.
Licensure/Certification Requirements:
● Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of North Carolina
Professional Experience Requirements:
● Requires seven (7) years of experience in infection control with knowledge of or experience in epidemiological principles, infectious diseases, sterilization, disinfection practices, principles of adult education and patient care practices.
Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:
● Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribe style and format. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of trustees.
● Mathematical Skills: Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
● Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to
interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Job Details

Legal Employer: NCHEALTH

Entity: UNC REX Healthcare

Organization Unit: Rex Infection Control Services

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: US:NC:Raleigh

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes

This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully-owned subsidiary of UNC Heath Care System. This is not a State employed position.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email [email protected] if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.