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We are seeking a Division AVP of Infection Prevention to join our team! This opportunity is for the Capital Division which encompasses 19 hospitals, including HCAs second largest facility, 400+ bed Chippenham hospital! Serves a leader in aligning HCA’s key strategies in reducing infections as well as a primary support for the division and all of its entities. Responsible for establishing mission, vision, goals and direction for effective infection prevention and control programs for hospitals and outpatient services for the division. Functions as main source of IP contact for division and corporate offices. Serves as the division’s infection prevention officer.
DIRECTION: Under the direction of the DVPQ or DCMO, act as the IP leader in delivering the HCA infection prevention strategy and in creating the division’s infection prevention mission and values.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provides the mission and strategic approach to developing, operationalizing, and sustaining a strong infection prevention program for the Division. Creates a safe environment for all division entities, free from infections by integrating leadership skills with expert knowledge.
- Assists with and provides administrative direction and organization for all epidemic investigations occurring at facilities related to healthcare associated or community-acquired infections and/or occupational exposures in order to assure necessary patient safety and risk management practices are addressed following current evidence-based approach and regulatory requirements.
- Provides guidance for the coordination, development and education and educational materials regarding disease transmission and practices for infection prevention and control for all system entities.
- Directs division performance improvement process and reporting for infection prevention and under DVPQ/DCMO leadership
- Coordinates medical and hospital research projects within the division regarding infection prevention and control issues, outcomes and cost-benefit studies. Actively participates in HCA supported research projects, assigning resources and coaching participating study units.
- Assists with human resources management within areas of responsibility to achieve quality services and maintain positive employee relations for facility infection preventionists.
- Promotes professional development of self and division entities
- Provides direction for fiscal management for division operations to ensure proper utilization of financial resources across IP programs within the division.
- Maintains a working knowledge of and provides information to ensure compliance with rules, regulations and recommendations from Federal, State, and accrediting agencies as they relate to infection prevention and control across division entities.
Hospital Corporation of America (HCA) is a leading healthcare provider with over 31.2 million patient encounters a year at locations in 21 states including the UK. We care about our community! HCA has been continually named one of Ethisphere’s most ethical company’s in the world since 2010. In 2018, HCA spent an estimated $3.3 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply. We promptly review all applications. If you are highly qualified you will hear from one of our managers. Come unlock the possibilities and apply today!
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Current state license (if in state requiring profession license).
- Current Certification in Infection Control (CIC).
EDUCATION :
EXPERIENCE:
- Five years of applicable IP experience
- Three years of management experience
