Nurse Infection Prevention & Control Director

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance

• Paid Time Off from Day One

• 403-B Retirement Plan

• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave

• Career Development

• Whole Person Well-being Resources

• Mental Health Resources and Support

• Pet Benefits

Schedule: Full time Shift: Day (United States of America) Address: 1301 S MAIN ST City: OTTAWA State: Kansas Postal Code: 66067 Job Description:

Director, RN Infection Prevention & Control

Bring Your Infection Prevention Leadership Experience to AdventHealth

Bring your expertise in infection prevention, clinical leadership, and healthcare quality to AdventHealth Ottawa. As the AdventHealth Ottawa Registered Nurse Infection Prevention & Control Director, you will provide strategic direction, clinical expertise, and operational oversight for the Infection Prevention and Control program. This leadership role is responsible for advancing patient safety, reducing healthcare-associated infections, supporting regulatory compliance, and developing a high-performing infection prevention team. Through collaboration, data-driven decision-making, and continuous improvement, the RN Infection Prevention & Control Director will help strengthen infection prevention practices across the organization.

• Location: Ottawa, Kansas

• Schedule/Shift: Full-time, Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; no weekends

• Schedule Flexibility: Some flexibility may be required to accommodate shift workers

What You’ll Do

• As the Registered Nurse Infection Prevention & Control Director, you will lead the strategic direction and daily operations of the Infection Prevention and Control program at AdventHealth Ottawa.

• Align infection prevention goals with organizational priorities and translate strategic vision into measurable operational outcomes.

• Lead infection prevention surveillance, risk identification, intervention implementation, mitigation strategies, and outbreak response across care settings.

• Partner with the Corporate Executive Medical Director of Infection Prevention, Corporate Director of Infection Prevention, medical staff, clinical leaders, and administrative teams to identify gaps and implement effective solutions.

• Direct data-driven decision-making by ensuring infection prevention data is accurate, timely, and effectively used to identify trends and guide action plans.

• Use infection prevention informatics, surveillance technologies, reporting systems, analytics, and visualization tools to support strategic planning and infection trend forecasting.

• Lead facility-wide quality improvement initiatives focused on reducing healthcare-associated infections and advancing patient safety.

• Build, mentor, and support a high-performing Infection Prevention and Control team while fostering accountability, professional growth, stewardship, and clinical excellence.

• Serve as a clinical and operational resource to interdisciplinary teams, executive leadership, medical staff, and community partners.

• Lead the development and implementation of infection prevention education in alignment with evidence-based practices, organizational needs, and regulatory requirements.

• Guide infection prevention risk assessments, process assessments, diagnostic stewardship initiatives, and action planning.

• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory, accreditation, infection prevention, cleaning, disinfection, sterilization, and healthcare standards.

• Collaborate with internal teams to support antimicrobial stewardship initiatives.

• Lead the integration of infection prevention research and evidence into clinical practice by guiding the team in synthesizing evidence, designing studies, and evaluating outcomes.

• Promote ethical standards and professional practice consistent with Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology guidelines.

• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, external public health agencies, and community partners to advance infection prevention outcomes across the continuum of care.

• Communicate program priorities, performance results, risks, and improvement opportunities to leaders and key stakeholders.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of epidemiological principles and infectious diseases.

• Knowledge of sterilization, sanitation, disinfection, and environmental infection prevention practices.

• Knowledge of healthcare-associated infection surveillance, reporting, and prevention strategies.

• Knowledge of regulatory and accreditation requirements related to infection prevention and patient safety.

• Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and develop effective action plans.

• Ability to lead quality improvement initiatives and evaluate outcomes.

• Ability to mentor, develop, and inspire an interdisciplinary team.

• Strong communication, collaboration, consultation, and relationship-building skills.

• Ability to influence clinical and operational decision-making across multiple departments.

• Commitment to ethical standards, evidence-based practice, patient safety, and continuous improvement.

Education

• Associate degree in Nursing required.

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.

Work Experience

• Four or more years of infection prevention or hospital-based nursing experience required.

• Management or formal leadership experience preferred.

Licenses and Certifications

• Registered Nurse license required.

Our Promise to You At AdventHealth Ottawa, your leadership will directly influence the safety and well-being of patients, team members, and the community. As the RN Infection Prevention & Control Director, you will have the opportunity to strengthen clinical practice, develop future leaders, and help create a culture where prevention, accountability, and excellence are part of every patient experience.

Grow With Us AdventHealth supports professional growth through leadership development, clinical collaboration, continuing education, quality improvement, and opportunities to contribute to systemwide infection prevention initiatives.

Why AdventHealth? The RN Infection Prevention & Control Director role is an opportunity to make a lasting impact beyond individual patient encounters. Your expertise will help protect patients, support caregivers, strengthen clinical outcomes, and advance infection prevention across AdventHealth Ottawa. At AdventHealth, we believe whole-person care includes creating safe, reliable, and healing environments. Your leadership will help extend mission driven, evidence-based practices, with compassionate collaboration, and a steadfast commitment to patient safety.

Ready to Make a Difference? If you are an experienced infection prevention professional and nurse leader who is passionate about patient safety, quality improvement, and developing high-performing teams, we invite you to apply for the RN Infection Prevention & Control Director, position at AdventHealth Ottawa.

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Pay Range:

$95,266.71 - $177,196.08 This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.