Director - Infection Prevention and Control

Location Address

9521 San Mateo NE , Albuquerque, New Mexico , United States of America

The Director of Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) is responsible for the development, planning and coordination of the IPC program for the Presbyterian Delivery System. The IPC director sets the strategic and operational plan for oversight, monitoring, and sustainability of program functions for surveillance, prevention and control of healthcare associated infections and other infectious diseases, safety of patients, visitors, and the workforce, in compliance with regulatory requirements.

Presbyterian Healthcare Services exists to improve the health of patients, members and the communities we serve. We are a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 employees - including more than 1,600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses.

The Director of Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) is responsible for the development
, planning
, and coordination of the IPC program for the Presbyterian Delivery System
. The IPC director sets the strategic and operational plan for oversight
, monitoring
, and sustainability of program functions for surveillance
, prevention
, and control of healthcare associated infections and other infectious diseases
, safety of patients
, visitors
, the workforce
, in compliance with regulatory requirements
.

• Partner with the Medical Director of Infection Prevention & Control to develop and implement the IPC Plan aligned with the PHS Quality Plan, including annual risk assessments and mitigation strategies.
• Oversee the creation and execution of IPC policies and procedures that comply with regulatory standards and evidence-based practices across all healthcare settings.
• Ensure staff receive competency-based training in infection prevention and control, collaborating with education, clinical, and operational leaders.
• Manage IPC program operations including staff development, budgeting, workplace safety, and alignment with organizational goals and compliance requirements.
• Lead data collection, surveillance, and reporting efforts for infections and reportable diseases to internal stakeholders and external agencies within required timelines.
• Facilitate IPC-related committees, emergency preparedness activities, and maintain current knowledge of IPC trends, regulations, and professional standards.

• Bachelors degree, masters degree preferred in healthcare or healthcare related field e.g., Nursing, Epidemiology, Public Health, etc.
• Experience
  
  Qualifications:
  
  Three years experience in Infection Prevention & Control;
  Minimum three years of progressive leadership experience IPC, Nursing, or related field.
• Certification/License/Registration:
  Certified in Infection Control (CIC) from the Certification Board of Infection Control (CBIC) upon hire or within 12 months from the date of hire OR Advanced Leadership Certification in Infection Prevention (AL-CIP) from the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology.
• Registered Nurse must have a current unrestricted license to practice within the State of New Mexico.

Benefits are effective day-one (for .45 FTE and above) and include:

• Competitive salaries
• Full medical, dental and vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Free wellness programs
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Retirement plans, including matching employer contributions
• Continuing education and career development opportunities
• Life insurance and short/long term disability programs

Presbyterian Healthcare Services is a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, it is the state's largest private employer with approximately 11,000 employees.

Presbyterian's story is really the story of the remarkable people who have chosen to work here. Starting with Reverend Cooper who began our journey in 1908, the hard work of thousands of physicians, employees, board members, and other volunteers brought Presbyterian from a tiny tuberculosis sanatorium to a statewide healthcare system, serving more than 700,000 New Mexicans.

We are part of New Mexico's history and committed to its future. That is why we will continue to work just as hard and care just as deeply to serve New Mexico for years to come.

New Mexico's unique blend of Spanish, Mexican and Native American influences contribute to a culturally rich lifestyle. Add in Albuquerque's International Balloon Fiesta, Los Alamos' nuclear scientists, Roswell's visitors from outer space, and Santa Fe's artists, and you get an eclectic mix of people, places and experiences that make this state great.

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