Infection Preventionist Manager (SAN ANTONIO)

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Location : University Health

Full-Time | Leadership Role

Lead the Fight Against Infection

Join a mission-driven team committed to protecting patients, staff, and our broader healthcare community through evidence-based infection prevention strategies. As the Infection Preventionist Manager, youll work alongside the Director of Infection Control & Prevention to lead and evolve a robust, system-wide program across hospitals and ambulatory care sites.

This is more than a jobit's a career-defining leadership opportunity for someone with a passion for infection prevention, an eye for innovation, and the strategic mindset to drive continuous improvement in healthcare safety and quality.

What Youll Do

Partner with the Director to develop and implement strategic infection prevention initiatives across the health system.

Lead, mentor, and develop a team of infection prevention professionals.

Monitor, evaluate, and improve infection prevention policies and procedures in compliance with CDC, APIC, and other regulatory standards.

Analyze and report complex infection control data to improve patient outcomes and financial performance.

Serve as a subject matter expert in outbreak response, surveillance, and program development.

Foster collaboration across departments and cultivate a culture of safety, accountability, and innovation.

What Were Looking For

Education & Experience :

Required :

Bachelors degree in Nursing (BSN)

Minimum 5 years of infection prevention experience in a hospital setting

At least 3 years of recent acute care experience in infection prevention, including leadership or supervisory responsibilities

Licensure & Certifications

Required :

Certification in Infection Prevention and Control (CIC) by the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology

Current Texas RN License (for nursing candidates)

Skills & Knowledge :

Advanced expertise in infection control, epidemiology, infectious diseases, and sterilization practices

Strong leadership, communication, and change management skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), data visualization tools (QI Macros), and electronic health record (EHR) platforms

Demonstrated ability to lead performance improvement and analyze complex data sets to support strategic decisions

Why Join Us?

At University Health, you wont just leadyoull inspire. You'll be empowered to create meaningful change in a role that blends clinical expertise with strategic leadership in a dynamic and supportive environment. xmcpwfu

Make a measurable impact on patient safety and healthcare quality

Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams across hospitals and clinics

Grow your career with professional development opportunities

Lead innovation in one of healthcares most critical disciplines

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