Systemwide Infection Prevention Director

LE104 North Mississippi Health Services, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 117,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

North Mississippi Health Services seeks an Infection Prevention and Control Director to oversee system-wide infection prevention operations across NMHS facilities. This role partners with Patient Safety and the Infection Prevention/Control Committee to set strategic safety plans and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

The position requires seven years of healthcare experience, with at least three years in leadership roles in infection prevention, quality, patient safety, or regulatory

Qualifications

• Seven years of healthcare experience with leadership in infection prevention.
• Experience with accreditation, quality, and patient safety.
• Educational background as stated above.

Responsibilities

• Oversees system-wide infection prevention operations across NMHS facilities.
• Develops system-wide strategic safety plans with Patient Safety.
• Leads infection prevention staff and ensures policy compliance.
• Collaborates with departments to prevent HAIs and meet regulatory standards.

Skills

Infection prevention leadership

Regulatory compliance

Staff mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing or Health Administration

Master's degree in Microbiology or Epidemiology

Job description

North Mississippi Health Services seeks an Infection Prevention and Control Director to oversee system-wide infection prevention operations across NMHS facilities. This role partners with Patient Safety and the Infection Prevention/Control Committee to set strategic safety plans and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

The position requires seven years of healthcare experience, with at least three years in leadership roles in infection prevention, quality, patient safety, or regulatory