Director System Infection Prevention – Quality
Penn State Health
United States, Pennsylvania, Hershey
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Salary
$83,200 - $115,050 Per Year
Rank
Director
Responsibility
Systems/Data
Scope
Regional
Workplace
100% in office
Functions
Environmental Health & Safety
Reports to
Executive Vice President and System Chief Medical Officer
Level
N-2
Travel Max:
0%
Posting Date
03-07-2025
Description
Within Penn State Health’s Shared Services Entity, we encourage our employees at every turn to continue their education and advancement. Numerous opportunities are available for professional development and career growth.
Key Responsibilities
The System Director, Infection Prevention will be responsible for developing and implementing system–wide strategies to reduce the risk of health care associated infections and communicable diseases inpatient, staff, and visitors. This position will assess, develop, implement and maintain a progressive and innovative infection and prevention plan across the health system. This will include responsibility for departmental goals that coincide with the organizational goals, performance improvement as well as surveillance, analysis, interpretation and reporting of Hospital Acquired Infections (HAI) and infection prevention education.
Qualification & Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in clinical field of practice.
- 7 years of Infection Prevention and Control experience.
- 5 years of supervisory experience.
- Certification in Infection Prevention and Control (CIC).
- Master’s Degree in Public Health, Nursing, or related field preferred.
Benefits
- Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
- Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
- Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
- Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
- Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.
Company Profile
Penn State Health
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Revenue
$4.2B
Employees
18,000
Fortune 500 Rank
NA
Global 500 Rank
NA
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