Director of Infection Prevention

Director of Infection Prevention (IP)

Las Vegas, Nevada – Full-time

Key Responsibilities

• Infection Prevention Leadership
  • Direct all operations of the Infection Prevention and Control Program.
  • Lead annual risk assessments, goal-setting, and program planning.
  • Maintain continuous readiness for regulatory surveys (CMS, Joint Commission, State Health Dept.).
• Regulatory Compliance & Reporting
  • Ensure compliance with reporting requirements from:
    • CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services)
    • CDC/NHSN (National Healthcare Safety Network)
    • State and local public health agencies
  • Monitor the accuracy and timeliness of mandated infection reporting.
• Surveillance & Data Analytics
  • Oversee surveillance processes for healthcare-associated infections (HAIs).
  • Direct the collection, validation, analysis, and interpretation of infection control data.
  • Identify trends and recommend corrective or preventive interventions.
• Clinical Collaboration & Advisory
  • Provide infection prevention guidance to clinical leaders, physicians, and staff.
  • Participate in quality, safety, and performance-improvement committees.
  • Support outbreak investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action planning.
• Education & Training
  • Develop and deliver training programs on infection prevention, standard precautions, and regulatory compliance.
  • Ensure competency assessment for staff in infection control practices.
• Program Management & Strategy
  • Maintain and update infection control policies and procedures to align with CDC, APIC, OSHA, and CMS standards.
  • Promote a culture of safety and continuous improvement throughout the organization.

Required Qualifications

• Education (Required): Master’s degree in Nursing, Education, Epidemiology, Public Health, Clinical Microbiology, or another health-related field.
• Experience:
  • 3-5 years of clinical experience in a healthcare environment.
  • 2+ years of experience in Infection Prevention or Epidemiology leadership.
• Certifications: Current national Certification in Infection Control (CIC).
• Skills & Competencies:
  • Strong understanding of infection prevention principles and epidemiology.
  • Proficiency with CDC, AHRQ, CMS, TJC, OSHA, and NHSN standards.
  • Skilled in data analysis, reporting, and performance-improvement methodologies.
  • Excellent communication, leadership, collaboration, and presentation skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and maintain regulatory readiness at all times.

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