Hybrid Director, Infection Prevention bei Lifepoint Health
Lifepoint Health · Brentwood, Tennessee, US, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Hybrid
- Professional
- Optionales Büro in Brentwood, Tennessee, US
Your experience matters
At Lifepoint Health, we are committed to empowering and supporting a diverse and determined workforce who can drive quality, scalability, and significant impact across our hospitals and communities. As a member of the Health Support Center (HSC) team, you’ll support those in our facilities who are interfacing and providing care to our patients and community members to positively impact our mission of Making Communities Healthier®.
More about our team
Our Infection Prevention team ensures patient safety through vigilant oversight of infection control practices across our enterprise. Assignments vary and may be remote or on-site depending on facility needs, offering flexibility and exposure to a broad spectrum of environments. Team members play a critical role in mentoring and guiding Infection Preventionists while helping shape best practices for infection prevention systemwide.
How you’ll contribute
A Interim Director, Infection Prevention (IP) who excels in this role:
Oversees infection prevention activities for assigned hospitals/markets, including infection surveillance and regulatory reporting.
Supports HAI reduction and prevention strategies across facilities.
Onboards and mentors novice Infection Preventionists under the guidance of the AVP of Infection Prevention.
Implements and enhances facility-wide infection surveillance and control policies based on national guidelines.
Educates hospital staff through competency-based training on infection control practices.
Collaborates across departments (sterile processing, antimicrobial stewardship, etc.) to drive infection prevention.
Conducts compliance audits and advises clinical staff on safe patient care practices.
Analyzes infection data and assists in performance improvement initiatives.
Ensures accurate and timely federal/state reporting and NHSN submission.
Serves on multidisciplinary teams and helps align hospital policies with current standards.
Why join us
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage — starting at just $10 per pay period — tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.
Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave, and paid time off.
Financial & Career Growth: Tuition and certification assistance, loan support, and 401(k) with company match.
Employee Well-being: Free gym memberships, virtual care visits, mental health support, and employee discount programs.
Professional Development: Opportunities for mentorship, leadership roles, and continuing education.
What we’re looking for
The ideal candidate will be a Certified Infection Prevention professional with demonstrated leadership experience in acute care settings. Additional qualifications include:
Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in hospital infection prevention.
Strong background in NHSN reporting and familiarity with quality/safety initiatives.
CIC (Certified in Infection Control) required. CPPS (Certified Professional in Patient Safety) preferred.
NHSN SAMS access required.
Preferred EMR experience: Meditech, MedHost, Cerner, EPIC.
Familiarity with Wolters Kluwer Sentri7 platform and The Joint Commission AMP tracer tools.
Strong communication, mentoring, and leadership skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, mentor new IPs using APIC’s “Roadmap,” and create 30/60/90-day growth plans.
EEOC Statement
Lifepoint Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lifepoint Health is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.
Employment Sponsorship Statement
You must be work authorized in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship.
