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CoxHealth

Infection Prevention Director

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Infection Prevention Director CoxHealth - 3.6 Springfield, MO Job Details Full-time 1 hour ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Retirement plan Qualifications RN License Bachelor's degree
Full Job Description Facility:
CoxHealth South:
3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807
Department:
1658
Infection Prevention Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Hours:
08:00-5:00
Work Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America) CoxHealth is a leading healthcare system serving 25 counties across southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas. The organization includes six hospitals, 5 ERs, and over 80 clinics. CoxHealth has earned the following honors for workplace excellence: Named one of Modern Healthcare's Best Places to work five times. Named one of America's Greatest Workplaces, Greatest Workplaces in Healthcare (2025, 2026), Greatest Workplaces for Women (2023, 2024), and Greatest Workplaces for Diversity (2024) by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group . Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads. Healthcare Innovation's Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare (2025). Benefits Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week) For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits |
CoxHealth Job Description:
The Infection Prevention (IP) Director is responsible for the Infection Prevention Program within the CoxHealth scope of service as outlined in the Infection Prevention Plan. The program is designed to protect the overall health of patients, families, visitors, staff (paid or volunteer) and physicians who visit or work in one of our CoxHealth locations. The IP Director is responsible for direct oversight of the Infection Prevention Services Department and all epidemiological activities.
Education:
Required:
Bachelor's degree in
Nursing, Epidemiology, or Public Health Preferred:
Master's degree or higher in leadership or Healthcare administration
Experience:
Required:
3-5 years' experience in
Healthcare Preferred:
2 years of supervisory experience
Preferred:
3-5 years' experience in
Infection Prevention Skills:
Leadership and team development Data analysis Communication Healthcare systems, patient care, infectious disease, asepsis, microbiology, and public health practices
Regulatory and Quality Improvement Infection Control Risk Assessments Policy Development Licensure/Certification/Registration:
Required:
Registered Nurse active in the state of
Missouri Preferred:
Certification in Infection Control (CIC)