Division AVP of Infection Prevention

This position is incentive eligible. IntroductionAre you ready to manage in a new era as a Division AVP of Infection Prevention where building a healthier tomorrow is more than a job? Our North Texas Division Office team is committed to partnership, innovation, legacy and improving more lives in more ways. Share your resume today.BenefitsNorth Texas Division Office, 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 BenefitsNote: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location. Our teams are dedicated to improving human life. Each year about five percent of all U.S. hospital services happen at an HCA Healthcare facility. Be an impact as a Division AVP of Infection Prevention where your passion for leading and creativity are valued? We want your knowledge and expertise!Job Summary and QualificationsPosition Summary:Serves as the division's infection prevention officer and primary liaison between division and corporate offices. Aligns HCA Healthcare's infection prevention strategic initiatives within the division to provide a safe environment for all patients, colleagues, and visitors. Leads the development and sustainment of strong infection prevention and control programs across all hospitals and outpatient services within the division. Provides expert guidance and direction to ensure consistent, effective application of evidence-based practice and compliance with regulations. Position will require occasional travel to the hospitals within the division.Major responsibilities, under the direction of the DVPQ or DCMO:Integrates strong leadership skills with advanced subject matter expertise to develop and lead the division's infection prevention program strategy in alignment with organizational goals and regulatory standards.Serves as member of clinical and operational leadership team at division; represents mission, strategy and goals of the infection prevention program across facility, division, and corporate continuum.Builds partnerships across departments to identify and achieve shared goals and integrate infection prevention into broader organizational initiatives.Provides elevated leadership, guidance, education, and support within the division, coaching facility infection prevention and quality leaders to develop and sustain strong infection prevention programs locally.Uses data to assess and identify overarching opportunities for improvement across the division and directs complex quality improvement and research initiatives within the scope of infection prevention.Provides direction for fiscal management of division operations to ensure proper utilization of financial resources across infection prevention programs within the division.Engages with infection prevention staff across all facilities within the division to develop and maintain a unified identity of the infection prevention team. Fosters a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous learning.Participates in selection of infection prevention leaders at facility and division to create and maintain alignment with the HCA infection prevention model.Develops and maintains strategic relationships with each infection prevention team member to ensure they receive the customized support they need to promote their knowledge and skillsets and maintain a strong infection prevention program at the facility and enterprise.Engages in professional development opportunities in leadership and subject matter expertise in order to increase capabilities and model the same behavior to facility infection preventionists and peers in the infection prevention and quality spaces.Provides direction and support for epidemic investigations across the division related to healthcare associated or community-acquired infections and/or occupational exposures. Validates necessary patient safety and risk management practices are addressed following current evidence-based approach and regulatory requirements.Maintains a working knowledge of rules, regulations and recommendations from Federal, State, and accrediting agencies as they relate to infection prevention. Accountability to ensure facilities in the division comply with such rules and recommendations, including clinical reporting.Supports review and delivery of education materials related to infection prevention; ensures alignment with corporate messaging and strategy where applicable.Participates in studies and quality improvement initiatives at the enterprise level, providing input, action, and coaching facilities as needed. What qualifications you will need:Education & Experience: Master's degree in a healthcare clinical or healthcare administration field required.5+ years of relevant work experience required.3+ years of management experience required.Or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.Licensure, Certifications, Training: Current state license (required by some states).Current Certification in Infection Control (CIC) required. Medical City Healthcare strives to deliver excellence. We are committed to the care and improvement of human life. We provide the highest quality, cost-effective healthcare in the communities we serve. Medical City Healthcare is one of the North Texas region's largest and most comprehensive healthcare providers. We have 16 hospitals, 5,000 physicians and more than 17,000 employees in Dallas-Fort Worth. Medical City Healthcare is the only healthcare system in North Texas with an adult and children's hospital on the same campus. We are a part of HCA Healthcare. HCA Healthcare includes 185 hospitals in the United States and England. Medical City Healthcare has six hospitals that are Magnet recognized by the American Nurses Credentialing Center Magnet Recognition Program. We have been recognized by Texas Monthly as a Best Companies to Work for in Texas. HCA Healthcare has been named to LinkedIn's 2021 Top Companies list of 50 best workplaces to grow your career.HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses. "There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. If this is the kind of dynamic growth opportunity that compels you, apply for the Division AVP of Infection Prevention role. We are interviewing apply today!We are an equal opportunity employer. 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