Director of Infection Prevention/Infection Control

Company: OU Medicine
Location: Oklahoma City
Posted on: March 27, 2020

Job Description:

Position Title:Director of Infection Prevention/Infection ControlDepartment:QualityJob Description:Shift: Full-TimeGeneral Responsibilities:As a member of the OUMC and OUMC-Edmond leadership team, provides strategic direction for infection prevention and infection control programs and practices.Essential Responsibilities: Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position. Participates in the development of strategies and action plans to improve quality and safety outcomes associated with infection prevention and infection control programs including risk assessment, policies and procedures, goals and target setting.Responsible for activities related to analysis and improvement of infection prevention and infection control metrics, processes and outcomes.Responsible for the implementation, coordination and monitoring of concurrent and retrospective infection prevention and control programs and risk assessments for the hospital and medical staff.Participates in quality improvement projects and medical staff review activities to assess, evaluate and identify opportunities for improving quality and patient safety outcomes with a focus on infection prevention and infection control practices.Reviews data and metrics on a regular basis including National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) management software programs, publicly reported data and regulatory metrics.Ensures compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements including state, The Joint Commission, and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid service.Supervises and manages the work of departmental staff. Minimum Qualifications:Education: Graduate of an approved school of nursing. Master's level education required; without a BSN, Master's level of education must be a MSNExperience: Minimum of five (5) years' clinical experience, with two (2) years' experience in infection prevention and infection control as well as a minimum of two (2) years' experience in management.Licensure/Certifications/Registrations Required: Licensed by the State of Oklahoma Board of Nursing as a Registered Nurse. Certification and Lean Six Sigma or other performance improvement (IHI, CUSP, PSA) training preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Thorough knowledge of hospital systems and processes. Knowledge of health care theory, practices and techniques. Knowledge of the requirements of regulatory agencies, public reporting and quality payment programs. Skill in planning and administrating performance improvement activities. Ability to prepare reports. Excellent computer and data analysis skills. Strong communication skills both verbal and written. Ability to maintain effective working relationships with others.OU Medicine has a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, but our offerings go beyond traditional packages. We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs and goals both inside and outside of the work environment, brings additional rewards that create peace of mind for you and your family.Current OU Medicine Employees - Please click HERE to login.

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