Director

Company: Canuck Place Children's Hospice
Location: Boca Raton
Posted on: September 13, 2020

Job Description:

This position, in collaboration with the Infection Prevention Medical Director, is responsible for the effective direction, management and operation of the Infection Prevention Program to reduce the risk of endemic and epidemic infections in patients, employees and visitors of Boca Raton Regional Hospital, as well as the community; and reduce the risk of healthcare associated infections (HAIs). This position serves as a key partner and collaborator with medical staff and patient care leaders to continually evaluate infection prevention related practices to assure compliance with evidence based guidelines as well as regulatory and accreditation standards.

Full Time

8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

About Baptist Health South Florida

Baptist Health has a commitment to strengthening the compassionate care we provide. With the addition of Boca Raton Regional Hospital, Baptist Health is able to provide the Palm Beach community expanded access to healthcare services.

Boca Raton Regional Hospital is an advanced tertiary medical center with 400 beds and is a recognized leader in Cardiovascular Care, Oncology, Women's Health, Orthopedics, Emergency Medicine and the Neurosciences, all of which offer state-of-the-art diagnostic and imaging capabilities. The Hospital is now a part of Baptist Health South Florida is the region's largest not-for-profit healthcare organization with more than 23,000 employees working across 11 hospital campuses and more than 100 outpatient facilities throughout Miami-Dade, Monroe, Broward, and Palm Beach counties. In 2016 we welcomed the newest weapon in the fight against cancer, the world-class Miami Cancer Institute and proton therapy center.

Baptist Health South Florida is once again one of the 2019 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For! This is the 19th time Baptist Health has been recognized on the list. We have also been recognized for being among the best healthcare providers in the nation by U.S. News & World Reports in its 2019-2020 Best Hospitals report and have been honored as one of PEOPLE's 2019 50 Companies That Care by PEOPLE magazine and Great Place to Work.

Everything we do at Baptist Health, we do to the best of our ability. That includes supporting our team with extensive training programs, millions of dollars in tuition assistance, comprehensive benefits and more. Working within our award-winning culture means getting the respect and support you need to do your best work ever. Find out why this is the best place to be your best!

Position Requirements

Minimum Education and/or Experience:

Registered Nurse license in the state of Florida with a bachelor’s degree in a related field

(Master’s degree in a related field is preferred).

OR

Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology, Epidemiology or Public Health (Master’s degree in

Microbiology, Epidemiology, or Public Health or a related field preferred).

AND

Five years of experience managing an Infection Control program

(including supervision of IP staff) in an acute care hospital.

Licensure/Regulation/Certification:

Certification in Infection Control (CIC) required.

Internal Number: 106466

About Boca Raton Regional Hospital | Baptist Health South Florida

Baptist Health South Florida is the region's largest not-for-profit healthcare organization with more than 23,000 employees working across 11 hospital campuses and more than 100 outpatient facilities throughout Miami-Dade, Monroe, Broward, and Palm Beach counties. In 2016 we welcomed the newest weapon in the fight against cancer, the world-class Miami Cancer Institute and proton therapy center.Everything we do at Baptist Health, we do to the best of our ability. That includes supporting our team with extensive training programs, millions of dollars in tuition assistance, comprehensive benefits and more. Working within our award-winning culture means getting the respect and support you need to do your best work ever. Find out why this is the best place to be your best!

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