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CoxHealth

Infection Prevention Director

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Benefits | CoxHealth 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 ...

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A Prevention Director is a professional responsible for overseeing programs and initiatives designed to prevent specific issues such as substance abuse, violence, or health problems within a community or organization. They develop strategies, manage staff, coordinate outreach efforts, and evaluate the effectiveness of prevention programs. Prevention Directors often work closely with schools, government agencies, and community organizations to promote education and healthy behaviors. Their goal is to reduce risk factors and enhance protective factors to improve overall community well-being.

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Infection Prevention Director

Coxhealth

Springfield, MO

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Posted 6 days ago

CoxHealth rating

6.7

Company rating: 6.7 out of 10

Based on 233 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

532nd of 890 rated healthcare providers

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:

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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'sTop 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 administrationExperience: Required: 3-5 years' experience in Healthcare Preferred: 2 years of supervisory experience Preferred: 3-5 years' experience in Infection PreventionSkills: 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 DevelopmentLicensure/Certification/Registration: Required: Registered Nurse active in the state of Missouri Preferred: Certification in Infection Control (CIC)

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