Director of Infection Prevention and Control

This is a brand new position. The Director will be responsible for the coordination and management of:

• Organization-wide Infection Prevention and Control Program
• Infection Control Surveillance
• IP&C Education
• Maintaining Regulatory Functions in conjunction with the Hospital Epidemiologist and Infection Control Committee
• Monitoring Trends identified through Surveillance

The Director of Infection Prevention and Control will provide direction and oversight for the hospital infection control regulatory compliance initiatives, including direct involvement in planning, organizing and implementation of strategies to improve safety and regulatory compliance.

You will be working very closely with the Hospital Epidemiologist and will have two experienced Infection Control Practitioners reporting to you.

This Hospital is in a gorgeous part of upstate New York, with both Lake Champlain and the Adirondacks in your backyard. With very good schools, an affordable cost of living, and many great locations and activities close by; this truly is one of the best parts of the country to move to!

1. Bachelor's Degree in Nursing is required, a Masters in a relevant field is preferred.
2. CIC Certification
3. Minimum of 3 Years experience in Infection Control in an Acute Care Setting
4. 2 Years Management Experience
5. Experience with JCAHO, DOH, federal and state infection control regulations
6. Strong Communication and Presentation Skills
7. Knowledge and experience in utilizing statistical tools for measurement

Key Words:

CIC, ICP, APIC, ASCP, CBIC, CDC, SHEA, OSHA, Certified Infection Control, infection control manager, infection control director, infection control practitioner, infection control coordinator, infection control, infection prevention, nosocomial infections, healthcare, health-care, acute care, infection control nurse, RN, Registered Nurse, MT, Medical Technologist, MLT, epidemiology nurse, Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology, MPH, Master’s of Public Health, microbiology, epidemiology, statistics, sterilization, disinfection, infectious diseases, antibiotic usage, APIC, Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology, Centers for Disease Control, outbreaks, pathogens, normal microbial flora, MDRO, Multidrug Resistant Organisms, VRE, MRSA, MDR-GNB, Infection Preventionist, Epidemiologist, American Society for Clinical Patholgy, Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America, Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

About The Roman Healthcare Group:

At The Roman Healthcare Group, our straight forward approach to recruiting is focused on finding our clients the best possible candidate in the shortest amount of time. Our many years of combined experience has taught us that the best way to accomplish this is by getting to know each candidate’s individual goals so that we don’t waste your valuable time interviewing for jobs that aren’t a fit. Unlike some “headhunter services" we know that the way to build a lasting client relationship isn’t by just inundating them with resumes in the hopes that something will stick. The companies that we recruit for know that a candidate from The Roman Healthcare Group is the type of person that will add real value and expertise to their organization.

We know that change can be hard. Even when a new opportunity represents the next great step along your career path there are a number of other concerns that will affect your decision. We haven’t achieved our level of success by just setting up interviews and moving along to the next candidate. We take the time to meet with every candidate, discuss their background in-depth and learn what type of opportunity they are looking for. In addition we will assist you in relocation, finding employment for spouses, schools for children, and doing all we can to make sure that your transition goes as smoothly as possible. At The Roman Healthcare Group our goal is to help you move forward with your career, not just find another job.

By focusing our talents entirely on the healthcare vertical, we at The Roman Healthcare Group have become experts on what it takes to help you find the right career. Our extensive network of hospitals and critical care providers allows us to match each candidate with a number of options to fit their individual needs. Contact one of our representatives today to let The Roman Healthcare Group help you along the path towards your future

In addition to this position we have other positions throughout the U.S.  We are constantly sourcing for new positions, so give us a call today.  If we don’t have the position you are looking for, we can discuss our process for conducting a confidential search on your behalf.

To view other opportunities visit www.romanhealth.com.  For more information on available opportunities or to discuss your next career move, give Greg Musto call at 706.277.0124