Infection Prevention Manager: Lead Clinical Safety & Compliance

HCA Florida Lehigh Hospital; Lehigh Acres (FL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401(k) match

Stock purchase plan

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance and wellbeing

Job summary

HCA Florida Lehigh Hospital is seeking a Manager of Infection Prevention to oversee the hospital's infection control program, ensure regulatory compliance, and lead surveillance, detection and prevention of infectious diseases. You will interpret data analyses and present findings to leadership while supporting a collaborative team focused on patient safety.

The role requires strong clinical background, leadership experience, and certification in infection control; you will develop education

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
• 5+ years in clinical setting.
• 2+ years in leadership role.
• 5+ years in infection control.
• Certification in Infection Control required.
• Knowledge in epidemiological principles and infectious disease; knowledge in sterilization/sanitation/disinfection practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate and manage the infection control program review and assessment functions.
• Initiate, develop and deliver education programs on infection control and prevention for staff development and regulatory compliance.
• Serve as liaison with regulatory agencies and healthcare community concerning infection prevention issues.
• Perform targeted surveillance and prepare reports and statistics on healthcare-associated infection rates.
• Develop and promote consistent application of infection prevention policies and procedures.
• Support emergency management activities and participation in environmental rounds, bioterrorism and patient influx planning.
• Identify community and hospital acquired infections and report communicable disease cases to Florida Division of Public Health.

Skills

Infection prevention

Leadership

Data analysis

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

HCA Florida Lehigh Hospital is seeking a Manager of Infection Prevention to oversee the hospital's infection control program, ensure regulatory compliance, and lead surveillance, detection and prevention of infectious diseases. You will interpret data analyses and present findings to leadership while supporting a collaborative team focused on patient safety.

The role requires strong clinical background, leadership experience, and certification in infection control; you will develop education