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Assistant Director of Nursing, RN

Novi, MI

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In this role, you will work closely with our Director of Nursing to oversee our Skilled Nursing ... Monitoring infection control for staff and residents and developing appropriate policies for ...

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Dearborn, MI · On-site

... the Director of Housekeeping with daily operations and ensure compliance with infection control and sanitation standards * Supervise housekeeping and laundry staff within the Assisted Living ...

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As of Jun 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for director infection control in Michigan is $105,035.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $78,400.00 and $142,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Director of Infection Control oversees infection prevention and control programs within healthcare facilities. They develop policies, ensure compliance with regulations, and educate staff on best practices to minimize infection risks. They also analyze infection data, respond to outbreaks, and collaborate with hospital leadership to enhance patient safety. Their role is critical in preventing healthcare-associated infections and promoting a safe environment for patients and staff.

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To thrive as a Director Infection Control, you need an in-depth knowledge of infection prevention protocols, epidemiology, and healthcare regulations, usually backed by a degree in nursing, microbiology, or public health as well as certification such as CIC (Certification in Infection Control). Familiarity with surveillance software, data analysis tools, and hospital accreditation standards is highly beneficial. Strong leadership, effective communication, and problem-solving skills are crucial for guiding teams and implementing infection control strategies organization-wide. These abilities ensure the development, execution, and continuous improvement of programs that protect patients, staff, and communities from infectious risks.

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Directors of Infection Control often face challenges such as managing outbreaks, ensuring compliance with evolving regulatory standards, and fostering a culture of infection prevention among diverse healthcare professionals. Success in this role is typically measured by the reduction of healthcare-associated infection rates, audit outcomes, and effective response to incidents. Collaboration across multiple departments and continuous staff education are crucial parts of the job. If you enjoy analytical work and are proactive about process improvement, this dynamic leadership position can be both demanding and rewarding.

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Infection Prevention Specialist II - Full Time - Wyandotte

Infection Prevention Specialist II - Full Time - Wyandotte

Henry Ford Health System

Wyandotte, MI • On-site

Full-time

Posted yesterday

Henry Ford Health rating

7.0

Company rating: 7.0 out of 10

Based on 544 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

405th of 870 rated healthcare providers

Job description

GENERAL SUMMARY:
Under minimal supervision, but according to established policies and procedures,
assesses, evaluates, and provides for the needs of the professional staff in the areas of
infectious disease and infection prevention and control practices. Conducts a robust
surveillance program for nosocomial infection according to internal thresholds, external
benchmarks when available, and as required by law. Utilizes effective methodologies to
improve performance and practice, thereby reducing the risk of hospital-acquired
infections. Provides education to the multidisciplinary team and community as
appropriate.
The Infection Prevention Specialist II (IPS II) position is an advanced level position. In
addition to the required competencies of the IPS I (consultant, educator, surveillance),
the IPS II can perform complex project work with interdisciplinary groups that include
senior administrators, nursing, and medical leaders. This work is done independently
with minimal supervision from their immediate manager/director.
The IPS II leads or co-leads multi-disciplinary teams, guides implementation plans and
acts as a consultant or facilitator on infection prevention issues including outbreak
investigations, proactive infection prevention strategies, complex cases reviews, etc.
The IPS II designs and delivers educational programs to assist employees, physicians,
and leadership to meet infection prevention and control, safety, regulatory, and quality
goals.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing or other health related field required.
• Master's Degree in Nursing, Public Health, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in healthcare required - preferably in a hospital or ambulatory setting required.
• Experience in leading complex change and project management working with the multidisciplinary health care team; senior leadership.
• A professional level of knowledge of disease processes, transmission methods of infectious diseases, clinical bacteriology, clinical care practices as they relate to the planning and implementing nursing care plans preferred.
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:
• A State of Michigan RN license if applicant is a nurse.
• Certification in Infection Control (CIC)

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Henry Ford Health provides a full continuum of services from Primary and Preventative care, to Complex and Cpecialty care, Health Insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, Virtual care, Pharmacy, Eye care and other Healthcare retail. It is one of the Nation’s leading Academic Medical Centers, recognized for Clinical excellence in Cancer care, Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery, Neurology and Neurosurgery, Orthopedics and Sports medicine, and Multi organ transplants. Consistently ranked among the top five NIH funded institutions in Michigan, Henry Ford Health engages in more than 2,000 research projects annually. Equally committed to educating the next generation of Health Professionals, Henry Ford Health trains more than 4,000 Medical students, Residents and fellows every year across 50+ accredited programs. With more than 33,000 valued team members, Henry Ford Health is also among Michigan’s largest and most Diverse employers, including nearly 6,000 physicians and researchers from the Henry Ford Medical Group, Henry Ford Physician Network and Jackson Health Network.

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Health care and social assistance

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Detroit, MI, US

Year founded

1915

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