Senior Director, Infection Prevention & Patient Safety

Jupiter Med; Florida; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jupiter Medical Center in Florida seeks an Infection Preventionist to manage the hospital's infection prevention program, ensuring patient and staff safety across all programs.

The role requires nursing licensure in Florida, CIC certification, and 5+ years in infection prevention and clinical settings. You will collaborate with leadership and teams to uphold evidence-based practices and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Current license in the State of Florida.
• 5 years Infection Prevention experience in a hospital setting.
• 5 years clinical experience.
• Certification in Infection Prevention and Control (CIC) required.

Responsibilities

• Operate the day-to-day infection prevention and control program across Jupiter Medical Center.
• Engage in infection risk assessment, surveillance, investigation and control of healthcare-associated infections.
• Collaborate with leadership and staff to implement evidence-based practices.
• Ensure compliance with CDC, DOH, CMS, OSHA, TJC, and Florida requirements.

Skills

Infection prevention

Clinical experience

CIC certification

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing or related field

Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Jupiter Medical Center in Florida seeks an Infection Preventionist to manage the hospital's infection prevention program, ensuring patient and staff safety across all programs.

The role requires nursing licensure in Florida, CIC certification, and 5+ years in infection prevention and clinical settings. You will collaborate with leadership and teams to uphold evidence-based practices and regulatory standards.