Director Infection Prevention

Memorial Health; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits

Tuition assistance

401(k) Plan with 100% match

Wellbeing support services

Job summary

Memorial Health is seeking a Director of Infection Prevention in Savannah, Georgia. This critical role involves developing and implementing infection control initiatives and ensuring compliance with health regulations.

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in acute care settings and will be responsible for directing the infection control department. Comprehensive benefits including medical, educational support, and retirement plans are offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in acute care and infection prevention required.
• 2+ years of leadership experience required.
• Currently licensed as a registered professional nurse.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement organizational infection control initiatives.
• Direct the operation of infection prevention and control/epidemiology department.
• Ensure compliance with health standards and regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Infection Control

Regulatory Compliance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree in Public Health

Job description

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Director Infection Prevention is responsible for the effective development, implementation, evaluation and surveillance of organizational infection control initiatives, standards and compliance. This position is also responsible for the direction of the operation of the infection prevention and control/epidemiology department, including education of Team Members and consultation with the organization, CDC, and the county and state health departments. The responsibilities encompass compliance with The Joint Commission (TJC) standards, CMS, OSHA, and state regulations, outbreak investigation, and overall direction of the infection prevention and control program.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s Degree in Public Health preferred
• Experience: 5+ years of relevant experience in acute care and infection prevention required; 2+ years of leadership experience required
• License/Certifications: Currently licensed as a registered professional nurse or licensed professional in the state(s) of practice and/or has an active compact license, in accordance with law and regulation; Certification in Infection Prevention required

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.