Director, Infection Prevention and Control

Company: University of Virginia Health System
Location: Charlottesville
Posted on: March 21, 2020

Job Description:

Responsible for the administrative or programmatic management of designated functions for Infection Prevention and Control.Coordinates infection prevention and control activities for University of Virginia Health System.Organizes and prioritizes infection prevention and control services and activities considering the needs of the customers.Participates in quality improvement and program development activities.Participates in professional growth activities for self while assisting in the professional development of others.Provides support to Infection Control Subcommittee.Demonstrates leadership in the delivery of services.Manages within approved budget.Designing and managing the personnel activities and organizational structure for the Infection Control program.In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.Position Compensation Range: $91,312.00 - $146,099.20 AnnualMINIMUM REQUIREMENTSEducation: Bachelor of Science in Nursing from accredited nursing program-- Master's degree in related field within 4 years of hire.Experience: 5 years experience in Infection Prevention and--Control.Licensure: Must be a registered nurse and-- currently licensed to practice in the State of Virginia. Certified in Infection Prevention and Control (CIC).PHYSICAL DEMANDSThis is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require walking some distance to attend meetings, and programs.The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician's Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff.-- We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences.-- We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.

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