Nurse Director Infection Prevention

Nurse Director Infection Prevention is the career-defining leadership opportunity you have been waiting for. Step into a high-impact, system-wide role where your expertise elevates safety, strengthens outcomes, and energizes an innovation-forward culture . Nurse Director Infection Prevention will find this healthcare organization primed for success with mission-driven, patient-first momentum, strong reputation for clinical excellence and safety, meaningful quality scores, low HAI rates, high patient experience, expanding service lines, and innovation-forward leadership piloting new care models. Nurse Director Infection Prevention will join the Quality Division, a collaborative enterprise for quality, safety, and performance improvement where strategy meets the front line. In this environment, the hospital's credibility and community trust are amplified by recognitions such as being named a Forbes Best Midsize Employer, reflecting strong culture and workforce engagement, AHA Gold Plus Stroke recognition and Healthgrades 5-Star ratings in key specialties, accredited by The Joint Commission with advanced specialty certifications, and recognized for population health leadership, giving the RN Director a powerful platform to drive evidence-based practice across the continuum. Nurse Director Infection Prevention will report to the Chief Quality Officer, partnering closely with the Associate Chief Quality Officer and Physician Medical Directors while leading Clinical Managers and Infection Preventionists across acute, ambulatory, and post-acute sites. This role provides system governance for CMS Conditions of Participation, Joint Commission standards, and NHSN reporting, ensures survey readiness, leads outbreak response and escalation, and aligns antimicrobial stewardship with Pharmacy and Laboratory using the antibiogram and surveillance data to address resistance, while mentoring teams with APIC-aligned competencies, fostering psychological safety, and collaborating with friendly staff. Nurse Director Infection Prevention will thrive in the Finger Lakes region, a scenic hub of rolling vineyards, sparkling lakes, waterfalls, and state parks offering four-season recreation from hiking, cycling, and kayaking to skiing and leaf-peeping . The area blends vibrant college-town energy, concerts, museums, theaters, and farm-to-table cuisine with an affordable cost of living, strong K-12 schools and higher education access, easy commutes, walkable and bike-friendly neighborhoods, ample parks and green spaces, family-friendly amenities, reasonable taxes, regional airports with convenient connectivity, entrepreneurial resources, and year-round festivals. Nurse Director Infection Prevention will be supported with competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, and relocation assistance. To explore how your system-level expertise can shape the future of quality, safety, and infection prevention, connect today with a Clinical Management Consultants recruiter to learn more about this great opportunity!