Description

This position is incentive eligible.

Introduction

Want to join a team of daring managers who care without reservations or limits? Our HCA Florida South Tampa Hospital team is looking for a(an) Director of Infection Prevention. HCA Healthcare is an advanced healthcare network that has committed up to $300 million to our incredible team members over the course of three years.

Benefits

HCA Florida South Tampa Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.

• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.

• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing

• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock

• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.

• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more

• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts

• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships

• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)

• Colleague recognition program

• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)

• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

HCA Healthcare is committed to research and clinical protocols. Do you want to impact standards of care and save lives across the country? Apply today to our Director of Infection Prevention and be a part of the innovation of ideas.

Job Summary and Qualifications

We are seeking a Director of Infection Prevention. You will coordinate the hospital's Infection Control program in compliance with regulatory and accrediting agencies as well as the established procedures and standards of care. You will provides surveillance, detection, identification and control of communicable diseases within the hospital. You will understand data analysis and be able to interpret and present your findings. We are an amazing team that works hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like you who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do. Take the next step in your career.

Responsibilities:

• You will develop, coordinate and manage the review and assessment functions of the infection control program.

• You will initiate, develop and deliver education programs on infection control and prevention for staff development and regulatory agency compliance.

• You will serve as liaison with all regulatory agencies and the healthcare community concerning infection prevention issues to assure hospital compliance with infection prevention regulations.

• You will perform targeted surveillance and prepare reports and statistics on healthcare-associated infection rates.

• You will develop and promote consistent application of infection prevention policies and procedures

• You will support emergency management activities and EOC through participation on environmental rounds, bioterrorism and patient influx planning, emergency response drills.

• You will identify community and hospital acquired infections as defined by the Infection Control Committee. Also, identify communicable disease cases to report to the Florida Division of Public Health per established policies.

What qualifications you will need:

• Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred

• 5+ years in clinical setting required

• 2+ years in leadership role required

• 5+ years in infection control required

• Certification in Infection Control required

• Knowledge in epidemiological principles and infectious disease. Knowledge in sterilization/sanitation/disinfection practices.

For over 40 years, HCA Florida South Tampa Hospital has been providing comprehensive healthcare services. We provide high-quality medical care. We also provide surgery, outpatient therapies, and acute care. With a team of skilled colleagues, it's no wonder we have a reputation for excellence. The over 180-bed acute care hospital is accredited by the Joint Commission. We provide 24-hour Emergency Care, Behavioral Healthcare, and Cardiovascular Services. We also provide General Surgery and Imaging & Diagnostic Services. As South Tampa Hospital and ER, we provide high quality, advanced care. We are one of the best-performing hospitals in the Tampa Bay area. We believe excellent people make excellence happen. If this sounds like the type of meaningful work you'd like to be a part of, we hope you'll consider our careers at South Tampa Hospital.

HCA Healthcare has been named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Institute for ten consecutive years (2010-2019). In 2019, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

Unlock your potential with a leading healthcare provider dedicated to its patients, colleagues and communities. Help guide our team as a(an) Director of Infection Prevention and help us improve more lives in more ways .

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.