Director Infection Prevention/Central Sterile-HHK-Sacaton

Position Summary: Develop, implement, and coordinate the infection prevention and control program throughout the enterprise. Evaluate and manage infection risks to patients and personnel through extensive surveillance and following best infection prevention practices. Responsible for an annual infection prevention risk assessment and action plan to identify possible risks by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate staff. Responsible for ensuring that all critical tasks are fulfilled on a timely basis.

Critical Tasks:

• Maintain the infection prevention plan and the infection prevention and control program.
• Minimize the probability for the transmission of infection.
• Maintain ongoing development and assessment of training programs, policies, procedures, and forms in accordance with guidelines established by the regulatory agencies to address the infection prevention needs of patients, visitors, employees, contractors, vendors, volunteers and students.
• Monitor Infection Prevention and Central Sterile Department staff performance and identify areas of improvement to increase overall productivity and achieve desired performance levels.
• Evaluate, audit and update operational systems and processes to improve efficiency and maintain satisfactory outcomes of the departments.
• Work closely with HR to meet departmental goals and objectives in hiring, performance evaluations, and turnover. Conduct position interviews when needed.
• Develop and maintain operational, staffing and capital budgets.
• Provide Certified Registered Central Sterile Technicians (CRCST) with training and techniques to expand their knowledge of services and support new training initiatives.
• Conduct environmental rounds in all departments at various sites.
• Conduct administrative duties, including monthly staff meetings, and other activities as required.
• Demonstrate the ability to regularly change priorities to accomplish all tasks despite frequent interruptions.
• Demonstrate the ability to clearly communicate, both orally and in writing, while performing all essential functions.
• Perform other special projects and duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Public Health, Medical Laboratory Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, or closely related field required.
• Master’s degree in Nursing, Public Health, Medical Laboratory Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, or closely related field preferred.
• 2 years of experience as an Infection Preventionist in Acute Care or Critical Access Hospital.
• Certified in Infection Control and Epidemiology (CIC); or attainment within 1 year of hire.
• Completion of Association for Professionals in Infection Control (APIC) and Epidemiology: EP101 and EPI 102 (or equivalent); or attainment within 180 days of hire.
• Arizona Registered Nurse licensure or qualified Compact Licensure if applicant is a nurse.
• Current and continuing Basic Life Support (BLS) and CIC certifications.
• Demonstrate ability to relate to diverse cultures, especiallythe Gila River Community and/or other Native American cultures and community health services.