MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Bachelors of Nursing Degree or Degree in Health Services Administration preferred. Current West Virginia Registered Nurse Licensure, or current multi-state licensure within state of practice. Current BLS certification. _EXPERIENCE: Specialized training in Infection Prevention and Control within last five (5) years; evidence of pertinent continuing education minimally every two (2) years preferred. Five (5) or more years of experience in Quality Management preferred. _PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Completes annual education requirements. Maintains patient confidentiality at all times. Adheres to dress code, appearance is neat and clean. Maintains regulatory requirements, including all federal, state, local regulations and accrediting organization standards related to the Medical Surgical Unit and, as appropriate, to the hospital. Wears identification while on duty. Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner. Ensures compliance with policies and procedures regarding department operations, fire safety, emergency management and infection prevention and control. Effectively and consistently communicates administrative directive to staff and encourages interactive departmental meetings and discussions. NATURE OF WORK: Quality Management Director: Responsible for planning and implementing the performance improvement program to meet the needs of the hospital. Provides education to medical staff, hospital staff and Governing Body. Facilitates performance improvement activities and CQI activities throughout the hospital. Infection Preventionist: Responsibilities include the identification, investigation, reporting, prevention and control of infections and communicable diseases within the organization, including both healthcare associated infections and community-acquired infections. Case Management RN: Responsible for the coordination and implementation of case management strategies pursuant to the Case Management Plan.