Hatch Global Search
Director of Infection Prevention, RN OOJ
Hatch Global Search, North Richland Hills, Texas, United States, 76180
Job Description
An Infection Control Nurse (ICN), also known as an Infection Prevention Nurse, helps prevent and identify the spread of infectious agents like bacteria and viruses in a healthcare environment.
Director of Infection Prevention, RN Responsible for the management of the Infection Control Program, providing guidance and professional assistance to ensure there is structure and resources needed to implement an effective infection control program. Ensures compliance to accreditation and regulatory standards that relate to hospital infection control practices. Provides ongoing surveillance of infectious diseases present in the hospital and takes appropriate steps to contain and prevent the acquisition and transmission of infectious agents in accordance with CDC guidelines and hospital policies. Provides orientation to new staff associates regarding infection control principles
and provides ongoing education and resources for patient care units. Qualifications
Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification:
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university in healthcare related field required. Master's Degree preferred. Experience:
A Minimum of 5 years of Recent Acute Care Infection Prevention Leadership experience. Licensure:
Commensurate with education. Certification:
Certification in Infection Prevention and Control - CIC. Must be eligible for Certification and obtain certification within 18 months of employment.
Why is This a Great Opportunity
Great benefits. Relo offered!
OOJ - 32809
Locations North Richland Hills
An Infection Control Nurse (ICN), also known as an Infection Prevention Nurse, helps prevent and identify the spread of infectious agents like bacteria and viruses in a healthcare environment.
Director of Infection Prevention, RN Responsible for the management of the Infection Control Program, providing guidance and professional assistance to ensure there is structure and resources needed to implement an effective infection control program. Ensures compliance to accreditation and regulatory standards that relate to hospital infection control practices. Provides ongoing surveillance of infectious diseases present in the hospital and takes appropriate steps to contain and prevent the acquisition and transmission of infectious agents in accordance with CDC guidelines and hospital policies. Provides orientation to new staff associates regarding infection control principles
and provides ongoing education and resources for patient care units. Qualifications
Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification:
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university in healthcare related field required. Master's Degree preferred. Experience:
A Minimum of 5 years of Recent Acute Care Infection Prevention Leadership experience. Licensure:
Commensurate with education. Certification:
Certification in Infection Prevention and Control - CIC. Must be eligible for Certification and obtain certification within 18 months of employment.
Why is This a Great Opportunity
Great benefits. Relo offered!
OOJ - 32809
Locations North Richland Hills