Director of Infection Prevention

Renown-Health; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Renown Health in Reno, NV seeks a Director of Infection Prevention and Control to design, implement, and oversee system-wide infection prevention programs. This leadership role collaborates with clinical leaders to reduce hospital-acquired infections and meet regulatory requirements.

You will supervise surveillance, reporting, policy development, and education, ensuring data accuracy and timely action. Requires CBIC, 5+ years in infection prevention, and 5+ years leadership; MPH preferred if not

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in health-related field; Master’s preferred; MPH required if not licensed.
• 5+ years Infection Prevention experience in a hospital setting and 5+ years managerial/leadership.
• CBIC certification required at time of hire.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite; statistical analysis; infection control software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead infection prevention program design and implementation.
• Collaborate with departments and committees to meet goals.
• Monitor surveillance data and report infection rates.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with CDC, CMS, and Joint Commission.
• Oversee policy development and staff education.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Data analysis

Regulatory knowledge

Statistics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in health-related field

Master’s degree preferred

MPH if not licensed at hire

Tools

Infection control software

EMR systems

Statistical analysis tools

Job description

Full Time - Eligible for Benefits , Day , 08-1700

Management

Posted 10/16/2026

Biweekly Hours: 80

Purpose:

This position assists in the design and implementation of comprehensive infection prevention programs and interfaces with all health system departments relating to infection prevention, national initiatives, and external reporting. This position contributes to the accountability in the achievement of system Infection Prevention goals and as part of the Quality Department and in collaboration with key stakeholders, identifies opportunities to utilize infection prevention data to improve clinical outcomes. Areas of key focus will be to ensure surveillance protocols are followed, accurate surveillance data is collected, analyzed, and reported, and active participation in educational programs and various committee and organizational activities. The Director of Infection Prevention and Control oversees process and quality improvement teams and coordinates multiple initiatives, projects, and teams.

Nature and Scope:

The incumbent assures that the system defines and implements processes and best practice in infection prevention to reduce/eliminate hospital acquired infection, assure appropriate vaccination and prevention strategies are followed, and provides a method of surveillance and reporting of infection rates and information. The Director accomplishes this by supporting clinicians that drive clinical process and outcomes improvement, with the use of accurate and timely data on progress to goals, establishment and monitoring and consulting on key clinical best practices and processes and eliminating variation from agreed on practice and process. This system-led and supported Infection Prevention approach will be key to the organization in meeting the Infection Prevention goals set internally, as well as the reporting and regulatory requirements set by agencies such as CDC, CMS, and Joint Commission.The Director of Infection Prevention and Control shall have the authority of Renown Health to develop and implement policies, and systems to prevent and control infections and communicable diseases. The Director of Infection Prevention and Control or designee is the infection control officer for Renown Health, developing and implementing policies governing control of infections and communicable diseases. The Director of Infection Prevention and Control develops systems for identifying, reporting, investigating, and controlling infections and communicable diseases. Working in a collaborative environment with system infection prevention physician leads and other infection control practitioners, the Director is directly accountable for the achievement of system-wide Infection Prevention goals, such as reducing/eliminating hospital acquired infections (i.e. Central-line associated blood stream infections, surgical site infections, MRSA, urinary catheter associated infections) with targets as defined by the executive team during strategic and operational planning.This position requires a blending of leadership skills, clinical knowledge, the ability to facilitate and manage complex projects, integration of projects within existing regional resource microsystems, in a way that is perceived as providing value to the regions in reducing infection and improving patient care.This position does not provide patient care

Minimum Qualifications: Requirements - Required and/or Preferred

Name Description

Education: Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English sufficiently to perform job duties safely and effectively. Bachelor's degree in health-related field required, Master's degree preferred. If not licensed or certified, candidate must have a Master's in Public Health at the time of hire.

Experience: Minimum 5 years Infection Prevention experience in a hospital setting and a minimum of 5 years of managerial/leadership responsibility.

License(s): Ability to obtain and maintain a Licensure or certification in related field for example, General Supervisor of a Licensed Laboratory, Registered Nurse, ASCP Registered Medical Technologist, Medical Examiners Respiratory Care Practitioner License, Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC), Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), Doctor of Medicine (MD), or Doctor of Doctor of Osteopathy(OD) will be required at time of hire if employee does not hold their Master's in Public health.

Certification(s): Certification with the Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology (CBIC) required at time of hire.

Computer / Typing: Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, and Word and have the ability to use the computer to complete online learning requirements for job-specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc. Must be proficient in statistical analysis. Prefer experience with infection control software programs.

Disclaimer:

The foregoing description is not intended to be, and should not be construed as, an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.

Actual salary offered may vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to, an individual's location and their knowledge, skills, and experience as well as internal equity.

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