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Director of Infection Prevention
CHRISTUS Health
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Director of Infection Prevention

CHRISTUS Health

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Posted:
January 29, 2019
Location:
Tyler, Texas
Salary:
Open
Discipline:
Operations
Description
Oversees the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the Infection Prevention (IP) Programs for CHRISTUS Mother Frances Health System. Acts as a resource and lends support and consultation to other system entities. Serves as content expert and resource for Infection Prevention strategies.


Requirements
  • Licensed in Nursing, Microbiology, Medical Technology, Public Health or other appropriate discipline
  • Certification by the Certification Board of Infection Control (CBIC) - CIC certification essential.
  • Bachelor's degree in one of the above fields or requisite experience
  • Three to five years' experience in an acute care/in-patient hospital setting
  • Manager or Director-level experience
  • Competence in the NHSN database experience required
  • Experience with NHSN data entry and reporting
  • Infection Prevention education, preferably APIC classes
  • Knowledge of pertinent regulatory, accrediting, and advisory body requirements for acute care hospitals including, but not limited to, state and federal regulations, The Joint Commission as they relate to Infection Control and Prevention
  • Ability to prioritize IP initiatives and responsibilities
  • Ability to be a resource in Infection Prevention practices to all disciplines

Internal Number: 70035110
About CHRISTUS Health
CHRISTUS HEALTH is an international Catholic, faith-based, not-for-profit health system comprised of almost more than 600 services and facilities, including more than 60 hospitals and long-term care facilities, 350 clinics and outpatient centers, and dozens of other health ministries and ventures. CHRISTUS operates in 6 U.S. states, Colombia, Chile and 6 states in Mexico. To support our health care ministry, CHRISTUS Health employs approximately 45,000 Associates and has more than 15,000 physicians on medical staffs who provide care and support for patients. CHRISTUS Health is listed among the top ten largest Catholic health systems in the United States.
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