Director, Infection Prevention

Directs, plans, organizes, and evaluates infection prevention and control activities in a tertiary hospital setting.

Job Responsibilities

• Leads the Infection Prevention team by communicating with staff, developing their skills, and building consensus for programs and goals that support the organization.
• Develops and communicates a short-term strategic vision for infection prevention.
• Implements hospital infection prevention goals, policies, and procedures, ensuring compliance with standards; manages department budget, salaries, and resources.
• Oversees infection surveillance and risk assessments, ensuring timely identification and mitigation of infection risks.
• Investigates infections, clusters, and exposures to identify sources and implement risk reduction strategies.
• Reports operational performance, justifications, and corrective actions to hospital and system leadership, as well as regulatory agencies.
• Manages infection prevention training programs covering standards of care, sterilization, hand hygiene, and equipment management.
• Ensures adequate staffing and compliance with regulations; participates in accreditation reviews.
• Builds relationships across departments to optimize patient care and compliance.
• Partners with Human Resources to promote vaccination and exposure interventions; manages records and information systems.
• Performs other related duties as required, all considered essential under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Microbiology, Medical Technology, Public Health, Nursing, or related field required.
• Current RN license in New York State preferred.
• Certification by the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology (CBIC) required, with specialized certifications as needed.
• 8-12 years of relevant experience required.
• 7+ years of leadership or management experience required.

Note: A sign-on bonus of up to $10,000 may be available to eligible candidates.

The listed salary range or hourly rate is a good faith estimate and may be adjusted based on various factors including location, experience, and education.