*Job Summary*
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced *Director of Infection Prevention & Control* to lead our organization in promoting and ensuring high standards of health and safety within our facilities. Under the guidance of the VP of Quality and Compliance, this position is responsible for identifying, investigating, monitoring, and reporting healthcare-associated infections. The IP collaborates with teams and individuals to create, modify and improve infection prevention strategies, provide feedback, and sustain infection prevention strategies within the organization. They will monitor for organizational compliance with infection prevention and control related regulations, guidelines and requirements. The IP will provide oversight and direction to the Employee Health Program.

*Duties* will include:
* Program Management of the Infection Prevention program, surveillance and investigations of infection and prevention and controls
* Design and Deliver Education
* Comply with regulatory and mandatory reporting requirements at the local, state and federal levels
* Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI)
* Participate in the development/review of occupational health policies and procedures related to Infection Prevention and Control (IPC).

*Qualifications*
* Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience.
* Minimum 1 year infection control and prevention experience.
* Supervisory experience preferred.
* Baccalaureate degree in nursing, public health, epidemiology, clinical laboratory science, medical technology or related field preferred.
* Certification in Infection Control and Epidemiology (CIC preferred) or attainment of the CIC certification within 2 years after employment.
* Certification in Infection Control and Prevention for Long Term Care (CIC-LTC) preferred or attainment of the CIC-LTC credential within 2 years of employment.
* Completion of the CMS/CDC Infection Control in Long Term Care course within 3 months of hire.
* Maintains Healthcare Provider CPR Certification
* Certified Occupational Health Nurse (COHN) preferred
* Certified for DOT drug screening preferred or must obtain this certification within 3 months of hire.

This position offers an opportunity for impactful leadership within a vital sector of healthcare. We encourage qualified candidates who are passionate about improving public health outcomes to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:
* Dental insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Health savings account
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Retirement plan
* Vision insurance



Application Question(s):
* What is your minimum expected starting salary?

Education:
* Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:
* clinical: 5 years (Required)
* Infection Control and Prevention: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:
* Certification in Infection Control & Epidemiology (CIC) (Preferred)
* Cert in Infection Cntrl & Prev for Long-term Care (CIC-LTC) (Preferred)
* CPR Certification with American Heart Assn (Required)
* Certified Occupational Health Nurse (COHN) (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:
* Chattanooga, TN 37403 (Required)

Work Location: In person