**Description** This position is incentive eligible. Salary Estimate: $134825.60 - $202217.60 / year Learn more about the benefits offered ( https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards ) for this job. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range. **Introduction** We are seeking a Division AVP Infection Prevention with HCA HealthOne to promote growth and unlock possibilities. At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to the care and improvement of human life. Share your leadership skills and come make a difference with us! **Benefits** HCA HealthOne, 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 Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards) **_Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location._** We are seeking a(an) Division AVP Infection Prevention for our team to be an innovator. HCA Healthcare partners with Harvard Pilgrim Institute and the CDC to use our data from more than 26 million patient encounters each year to impact the industry. Come build your career with us! **Job Summary and Qualifications** Serves as leader in aligning HCA Healthcare’s key strategies in reducing infections as well as a primary support for the division and all of its entities. Responsible for establishing mission, vision, goals and direction for effective infection prevention and control programs for hospitals and outpatient services for the division. Functions as main source of IP contact for division and corporate offices. Serves as the division’s infection prevention officer. **SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:** **1) Proven leadership skills in healthcare environments, expertise in acute care systems and/or complex large teaching healthcare institutions with ability to provide leadership, guidance and support for the division.** **2) Alignment with HCA Division and Corporate Infection Prevention strategy** **3) Experience in developing successful IP Programs across a continuum** **4) Strong collaborative partnerships with internal and external partners (i.e. leaders in medical staff, nursing, surgical team, EVS, state dept. of heath, etc.) for team building to improves process** **5) Capability to build a strong IP program across the system by:** **1) Hiring, developing and sustaining facility infection prevention talent in alignment with the division model** **2) Implementing strategic program to reduce infections** **3) Reviewing, creating, standardizing facility competencies and processes** **4) Assessing facility needs across the division – including skill level, educational needs, team engagement** **5) Building a strong alignment with HCA Infection Prevention program** **6) Expertise in process improvement in the realm of HAI trended data/outcomes; expertise in the reduction/elimination of infection prevention risks (i.e High level disinfection, hand hygiene compliance)** **1) Capability to measure, analyze, improve and scale postive outcomes in partnership with quality** **7) Must have strong verbal and written communication skills** **8) Proficient in consulting, teaching, preparing presentations for diverse groups and stakeholders** **9) Proficient in NHSN:** **1) Operational and surveillance definitions, including plans and location mapping** **2) Data entry, assessment, analysis and timely reporting** **3) Timely submission requirements of events and denominators** **10) Capability to Aim For Zero – create a sense of urgency in improving patient care and outcomes** **11) Utilization of evidence-based practice(s)** **12) Ability to travel as needed to all facilities within the division’s purview** **13) Ability to interact and collaborate with leadership at all levels** **14) Can take action as appropriate with direction from division leadership and CSG/corporate teams** **15) Experience/ knowledge in data mining systems** **16) Demonstrate Infection Prevention Expertise** **1) Knowledgeable in outbreak investigations and control** **2) Knowledge of epidemiologic investigative methodologies.** **3) Clinical knowledge related to processes of care** **17) Demonstrated leadership experience.** **18) Excellent written and verbal communication skills.** **19) Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.** **20) Strong organizational and project management skills.** **21) Effective skills in review of scientific literature and evidence-based research.** **22) Ability to take complex scientific concepts and simplify into practical understandable terms.** **23) Knowledge of quality/performance improvement methodologies.** **24) Knowledge of regulatory requirements (OSHA, CMS, State Department of Health), accreditation standards (Joint Commission, state regulatory agencies) and evidence based practice guidelines (CDC).** **25) Ability to initiate, interpret, and act upon oral and written communication from or with physicians, peers, patients, family/visitors, supervisors and departments.** **26) Ability to relate to medical, administrative, clinical and professional staff to facilitate quality/performance improvement and infection prevention and control activities.** **27) Ability to establish effective interpersonal relationships and utilize team facilitation skills.** **28) Knowledge of electronic medical record and surveillance software programs for data analysis and presentation.** **DIRECTION:** **Under the direction of the DVPQ or DCMO, act as the IP leader in delivering the HCA infection prevention strategy and in creating the division’s infection prevention mission and values.** **MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:** **1. Provides the mission and strategic approach to developing, operationalizing, and sustaining a strong infection prevention program for the Division. Creates a safe environment for all division entities, free from infections by integrating leadership skills with expert knowledge.** **Standards:** **A. Designs and implements a Division- based mission/vision statement, a risk assessment and a strategic plan for the Division Infection Prevention Program based on system evaluation.** **B. Develops goals, objectives and action plans in accordance with HCA Infection Prevention mission and strategic initiatives to decrease healthcare-associated infections (HAI) and any exposures to infectious agents.** **C. Prioritizes objectives to align with strategic initiatives and budgets; keeps entity programs focused on clinical priorities.** **D. Works closely with HCA in assuring standards are consistently met and operationalized.** **E. Evaluates progress and revises strategic plan as needed for the division** **F. Responsible for division HAI scorecards and dashboards including validation in accordance with clinical goals.** **G. Serves as a leader for NHSN, data mining entities, and other networks within the IP space. Serves as system NHSN (National Healthcare Safety Network) Facility Administrator for purposes of internal surveillance, accurate and timely public reporting and CMS compliance.** **Directs and coordinates infection prevention and control program division-wide through a variety of activities involving medical staff and personnel to ensure protection of patients, families, visitors, employees and healthcare personnel.** **Standards:** **A. Provides leadership for development and implementation of a risk-based surveillance system that identifies trends in healthcare associated infections and provides direction for surveillance activities.** **B. Provides division leadership for analysis and reporting of infection data, developing action plans and interventions, and assessing success of actions in follow-up.** **C. Designs, with key stakeholders, data-driven, cost-effective interventions to reduce healthcare associated infections and occupational exposures, and facilitates implementation of interventions.** **E. Provides administrative direction to ensure that surveillance programs and interventions to reduce infections and occupational exposures are supported by scientific research, or are innovative but based on sound principles of epidemiology and knowledge of disease transmission, and demonstrate potential for improving clinical outcomes and decreasing costs were possible.** **F. Evaluates annually effectiveness of infection prevention and control plan and programs and recommends changes as needed.** **G. Provides direction in areas of questions regarding room placement and isolation techniques for management of infectious patients.** **H. Collaborates with Employee Occupational Health Service in following up on employee infections, exposures to infectious patients, and in developing and implementing policies related to infection prevention and management of healthcare personnel with infectious conditions.** **I. Act as the main source of contact for the EEOC for any infectious disease agents or disasters that impact IP for division entities; directs and determines need for personnel and environmental cultures in context of epidemiologic investigations.** **J. In conjunction with leadership, integrates infection prevention and control measures into newly offered patient care service lines.** **K. Directs review process of policies and procedures for infection prevention and control.** **L. Initiates and conducts environmental rounds of site and remote outpatient settings s at least annually to identify and give direction for opportunities to improve in partnership with HCA clinical and regulatory programs.** **M. Serves as administrative lead consultant and content expert resource for Communications/Marketing on infection prevention and control related topics.** **N. Serves on Patient Safety Quality Committee and other healthcare committees as appropriate as representative for infection prevention and control.** **O. Serves as regulatory chapter expert for Joint Commission Standards and state standards on Surveillance, Prevention and Control of Infections.** **P. Serves as Infection Control Officer for Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Conditions of Participation for Infection Control.** **3) Assists with and provides administrative direction and organization for all epidemic investigations occurring at facilities related to healthcare associated or community-acquired infections and/or occupational exposures in order to assure necessary patient safety and risk management practices are addressed following current evidence-based approach and regulatory requirements.** **4) Provides guidance for the coordination, development and education and educational materials regarding disease transmission and practices for infection prevention and control for all system entities.** **5) Provides leadership and consultation to medical staff (MEC) and leadership at all levels** **Standards:** **A. Maintains effective communication to keep division and corporate senior leadership, medical staff, sponsors, and stakeholders informed of infection prevention and control plans, activities and progress in meeting goals and objectives.** **B. Updates personnel and medical staff about infection prevention and control issues.** **C. Serves as administrative expert consultant to leadership, medical staff, sponsors and stakeholders on matters related to infection prevention and control including surveillance, epidemiology, outcomes measurement, quality/performance improvement and employee health.** **D. Acts as a division resource for facilities in developing effective infection prevention and control programs and policies.** **E. Serves as division liaison with regional and state public agencies and the CDC, and seeks their expertise as needed.** **F. Serves as administrative lead for all standards and regulatory requirements as it relates to infection prevention and control.** **G. Directs and serves as administrative lead for risk management with infection prevention and control construction planning, design and risk assessment.** **6) Directs division performance improvement process and reporting for infection prevention and under DVPQ/DCMO leadership** **7) Coordinates medical and hospital research projects within the division regarding infection prevention and control issues, outcomes and cost-benefit studies. Actively participates in HCA supported research projects, assigning resources and coaching participating study units.** **8) Assists with human resources management within areas of responsibility to achieve quality services and maintain positive employee relations for facility infection preventionists.** **9) Promotes professional development of self and division entities** **10) Provides direction for fiscal management for division operations to ensure proper utilization of financial resources across IP programs within the division.** **11) Maintains a working knowledge of and provides information to ensure compliance with rules, regulations and recommendations from Federal, State, and accrediting agencies as they relate to infection prevention and control across division entities.** **A. Provides administrative direction and division leadership in emergency preparedness related to infection prevention and control, including emerging and reemerging diseases, bioterrorism, natural disasters and other issues. Serves as the system Infection Prevention and Control administrative representative to the Emergency Preparedness Advisory Committee.** **What qualifications you will need:** + Certified in Infection Control (CIC) + Masters Degree required + 5+ years of work experience in infection prevention, at least 3 years in a management role. As part of HCA Healthcare, we at HealthONE® (https://healthonecares.com/) serve the **metro Denver area as the largest healthcare system, with more than 11,000 employees** . Our hospitals – **The Medical Center of Aurora, North Suburban Medical Center, Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center, Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children, Rose Medical Center, Sky Ridge Medical Center, Swedish Medical Center and Spalding Rehabilitation Hospital** work together to provide a higher level of care. In addition, our system includes eight hospital freestanding emergency departments and numerous ambulatory surgery centers, eight CareNow urgent care centers and occupational medicine clinics, physician practices, medical imaging centers and AirLife Denver, which provides critical care air and ground transportation serving Colorado and surrounding states. "There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder Join our family of over 180 hospitals and about 2,000 sites of care to drive excellence and raise the bar for our over 35 million annual patient encounters. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.