Director of Infection Prevention

• Develops and implements infection control policies designed to reduce or eliminate outbreaks in the facility.
• Monitors patient care for compliance with established standards and investigates known or suspected sources of infections in order to determine the source and ensure control.
• Develops and provides related education to staff.
• Responsible for managing the employee health service functions of the organization.
• Ensures that all medical records are kept in a manner compliant with appropriate policies and procedures.
• May be responsible for administering employee physicals, injury related diagnoses, or other types of referrals according to OSHA regulations.
• May provide consultation regarding workers' compensation, infection control or other employee health related issues.
• Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Performs a variety of complicated tasks.
• Leads and directs the work of others.
• A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.
• Bachelor's degree and at least 7-10 years of experience in the field or in a related area.
• Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures.

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