Director Infection Prevention

HCA Houston Healthcare; Tomball (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Match

Education assistance

Time Away From Work

Employee Health Assistance Fund

Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

The Director Infection Prevention at HCA Houston Healthcare Tomball leads the hospital's infection prevention program, develops strategies, and ensures CMS/TJC compliance. This role supervises Infection Preventionists and partners with hospital leadership to protect patients and staff.

You will oversee epidemiologic studies, risk assessments, and performance improvement projects. A CIC certification and RN license are required, with Masters and Bachelors degrees also required.

Qualifications

• CIC certification must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• RN license required for nursing practice.
• Master's degree required; field is preferred.
• Bachelor's degree required; field is preferred.
• Two years of management or supervisory experience.
• Three to five years of infection prevention and control experience.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements all aspects of the infection control plan per CDC, CMS/TJC/OSHA guidelines.
• Supports directors and managers in regulatory compliance and accreditation readiness.
• Leads epidemiological studies, failure mode and effect analysis (FMEA), and performance improvement projects related to infection control.
• Uses microbiology knowledge to manage infectious organisms and surveillance systems.
• Supervises Infection Preventionists.

Skills

CIC Certification

RN License

Management experience

Infection prevention

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Job description

Introduction

This position is incentive eligible.

Last year alone, HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours impacting our communities. As a Director Infection Prevention with HCA Houston Healthcare Tomball, you can be a manager in an organization that is devoted to giving!

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long‑term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee‑only coverage to full‑time and part‑time colleagues based on income.

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Responsibilities

Develops and implements all aspects of the infection control plan for using CDC, TJC, WHO & OSHA guidelines; supports directors and managers in complying with regulatory and accrediting standards related to infection control practices; provides resources and evaluation in achieving infection control goals and meeting all CMS/TJC regulations for Infection Control; and leads teams in epidemiological studies, failure mode and effect analysis, and performance improvement projects related to infection control. Must use knowledge of microbiology to support proper management of infectious organisms and surveillance systems. Supervises Infection Preventionists.

Qualifications

• (CIC) Certified in Infection Control must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• (RN) Registered Nurse license required
• Masters Degree required
• Bachelors Degree required
• Two years of management or previous supervisory experience required.
• Three to five years of Infection prevention and control experience required.

Equal Opportunity Employment

We are an equal‑opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.