Infection Control Director Job Opening in Montana

Infection Control Director job opening located Montana.

Join the leadership team for an opportunity to lead and grow professionally in a family-like atmosphere. Our organization offers competitive wages and a benefit package that supports a great work-life balance. We are proud to be among a select few organizations who have been named as a Top 100 Critical Access Hospital and named as Five Star Hospital and Nursing Home.

About Us

We are a not-for-profit community based medical center that has been serving people in the region for more than 100 years. Our passion for caring is shared by doctors, nurses and over 500 employees and volunteers. This commitment to caring is our allegiance to the community as we strive to provide “Exceptional Care for Life” while offering many services that are rarely found in like-size communities. From state-of-the-art imaging services to cancer care to a locally owned air ambulance service, the Health Center combines the modern medical amenities with a small-town agriculture-based community.

Job Description:

Responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring infection control policies and procedures, educating healthcare staff, and ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. Collaborates with the medical officer to implement and oversee facility wide infection control and employee health programs. Provides pre-employment screenings, immunizations and work-related exposures, illnesses and injuries.

We prefer an RN but will consider LPN. A cert from the National Board of Infection Control is also preferred.

Some duties may include:

• Conduct routine risk assessments to identify areas of potential infection transmission.
• Monitor and analyze infection control data to identify trends and outbreaks. Maintain accurate records of infection rates and provide regular reports to senior leadership.
• Provide education and training to healthcare staff on infection prevention and control practices. Develop educational materials and conduct training sessions on topics such as hand hygiene and isolation protocols.
• Manage nursing budget, expenses, and resources effectively, optimizing cost-efficiently while maintaining quality standards.
• Promote evidence-based infection control practice and continuous learning among nursing staff.
• Investigate and manage infection outbreaks, including implementing control measures.
• Ensure all staff members are up to date with infection control best practices and guidelines.
• Work collaboratively with healthcare teams to promote a culture of safety and infection prevention. Serve as a resource and consultant to healthcare staff on infection control issues.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and staff regarding infection control measures and protocols.

Situated on the Yellowstone River, this town is the center of trade for the area. Oil and agriculture are the main industries, and crops include grains, sugar beets, corn, beans and hay. The area offers excellent fishing for many warm-water species, including the huge prehistoric paddlefish. You can also hunt for agates along Yellowstone, or hunt big game, waterfowl and upland birds. Straddling the North Dakota-Montana border nearby is the Fort Union Trading Post National Historic Site.

Competitive Salary Range!

How to apply for the Infection Control Director Job: contact tinarobertsrecruiter@yahoo.com

Tina Roberts
Executive & Management Recruitment Services
(415) 770-1200 text/call
(415) 685-6289