Infection Prevention Director - Lead Hospitalwide Standards

MedStar Health; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 121,000 - 238,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, DC seeks a Director of Infection Prevention to oversee the administrative and clinical direction of the Infection Prevention Department, aligning with hospital leadership and medical staff to ensure regulatory compliance and patient safety.

The role leads a hospital-wide infection prevention program, educates staff, and collaborates across MedStar systems to implement best practices, policies, and surveillance with attention to quality and

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nursing or other healthcare field is required.
• Minimum 5 years experience in Infection Prevention, including 2 years in progressively responsible leadership roles.
• Fellowship in APIC preferred.
• RN license and DC licensure; CIC certification required.

Responsibilities

• Administers and maintains all department services according to JC, CDC, OSHA, CMS and other applicable standards.
• Develops and supervises the hospital-wide infection prevention program to prevent hospital-acquired infections.
• Leads the Infection Prevention Committee as Co-Leader and coordinates care standards across hospital departments.
• Collaborates with other MedStar hospitals and cross-organizational teams on infection prevention protocols.
• Educates personnel on infection prevention practices and surveillance programs.
• Oversees design, implementation, and management of infection prevention surveillance and reporting.
• Acts as liaison to the Medical staff and to hospital committees regarding infection prevention standards and practice.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Leadership

Education

Master's degree in Nursing or healthcare-related field

Job description

MedStar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, DC seeks a Director of Infection Prevention to oversee the administrative and clinical direction of the Infection Prevention Department, aligning with hospital leadership and medical staff to ensure regulatory compliance and patient safety.

The role leads a hospital-wide infection prevention program, educates staff, and collaborates across MedStar systems to implement best practices, policies, and surveillance with attention to quality and