Strategic Director - System-Wide Infection Prevention

North Mississippi Medical Center, Inc; Tupelo (MS); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

North Mississippi Health Services seeks an Infection Prevention and Control Director to oversee system-wide infection control operations across all facilities. The role develops strategic safety plans and leads the infection prevention program through engagement with staff and committees.

You will serve as Accreditation team leader, mentor infection prevention nurses, and ensure policies are implemented to minimize variances while meeting regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversees system-wide infection prevention operations and ensures consistent practices across NMHS facilities.
• Develops system-wide strategic safety plans in collaboration with Patient Safety and Infection Prevention staff.
• Serves as Accreditation team leader for infection control and leads the infection prevention nurses.
• Maintains infection prevention policies and programs to create system-wide consistency and reduce practice variances.
• Prepares surveillance plans and infection control activities based on data and regulatory requirements.
• Provides consultation on infection prevention program, practice, policy, and education; ensures training per policy and accrediting standards.
• Acts as a consultant to departments to prevent Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs) and comply with standards.
• Ensures NHSN data reporting and supports CMS and other regulatory data submission.

Job description

North Mississippi Health Services seeks an Infection Prevention and Control Director to oversee system-wide infection control operations across all facilities. The role develops strategic safety plans and leads the infection prevention program through engagement with staff and committees.

You will serve as Accreditation team leader, mentor infection prevention nurses, and ensure policies are implemented to minimize variances while meeting regulatory standards.