Indiana University Health
Executive Director-Infection Prevention
Indiana University Health, Indianapolis, Indiana, us, 46262
Our leaders shape strategic initiatives, develop passionate teams, and work to improve health outcomes. They advance our mission and exemplify excellence, compassion, teamwork and purpose in all that they do.
Indiana University Health is seeking individuals who embody these values to join our leadership team in the role of Executive Director, Infection Prevention.
This leader provides expert guidance on evidence-based practices, regulatory compliance, and outbreak response, while partnering with clinical and operational teams to reduce healthcare-associated infections and promote patient and staff safety; collaborates with internal leadership and external agencies to strengthen infection prevention infrastructure and readiness for emerging infectious threats.
Key Relationships Reports to: Vice President, Chief Quality Officer
Candidate Qualifications
Master’s degree in healthcare, allied health, or public health is required
Doctorate degree in healthcare, allied health, business or public health or equivalent is preferred
Requires clinical or equivalent plus at least 5-10 years of experience working in infection prevention.
Requires an active Registered Nurse (RN) or similar clinical license in the state of Indiana or an active Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) RN license.
Requires certification in Infection Control.
Requires extensive experience in infection prevention, including leadership, consultation, communication, team building, strategic planning and quality and process improvement strategies.
Requires advanced knowledge of quality management tools and techniques.
Requires the ability to facilitate/ lead quality improvement initiatives and work groups.
Requires strong interpersonal, communication, written, verbal and analytical skills.
Requires independent judgment, and the ability to take initiative and meet objectives.
Requires strong customer service skills and the ability to communicate sensitive issues across all levels of the organization.
Requires demonstrated leadership skills (inspiring; problem solving; marketing ideas; negotiating; communicating across multiple organizations; executing).
Requires ability to manage matrix reporting relationships.
Requires flexible work schedule and travel throughout the state.
Indiana University Health is dedicated to a fair hiring process and is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination for all individuals, regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, gender identity, expression, sexual orientation, or veteran status.
We are an equal opportunity employer. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
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Indiana University Health is seeking individuals who embody these values to join our leadership team in the role of Executive Director, Infection Prevention.
This leader provides expert guidance on evidence-based practices, regulatory compliance, and outbreak response, while partnering with clinical and operational teams to reduce healthcare-associated infections and promote patient and staff safety; collaborates with internal leadership and external agencies to strengthen infection prevention infrastructure and readiness for emerging infectious threats.
Key Relationships Reports to: Vice President, Chief Quality Officer
Candidate Qualifications
Master’s degree in healthcare, allied health, or public health is required
Doctorate degree in healthcare, allied health, business or public health or equivalent is preferred
Requires clinical or equivalent plus at least 5-10 years of experience working in infection prevention.
Requires an active Registered Nurse (RN) or similar clinical license in the state of Indiana or an active Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) RN license.
Requires certification in Infection Control.
Requires extensive experience in infection prevention, including leadership, consultation, communication, team building, strategic planning and quality and process improvement strategies.
Requires advanced knowledge of quality management tools and techniques.
Requires the ability to facilitate/ lead quality improvement initiatives and work groups.
Requires strong interpersonal, communication, written, verbal and analytical skills.
Requires independent judgment, and the ability to take initiative and meet objectives.
Requires strong customer service skills and the ability to communicate sensitive issues across all levels of the organization.
Requires demonstrated leadership skills (inspiring; problem solving; marketing ideas; negotiating; communicating across multiple organizations; executing).
Requires ability to manage matrix reporting relationships.
Requires flexible work schedule and travel throughout the state.
Indiana University Health is dedicated to a fair hiring process and is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination for all individuals, regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, gender identity, expression, sexual orientation, or veteran status.
We are an equal opportunity employer. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
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