Infection Prevention Manager: Lead Patient Safety & Quality

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental & vision benefits

401(k) plan with match

Employee stock purchase plan

Fertility and family benefits

Education assistance

Job summary

HCA Houston Healthcare West is seeking a Manager Infection Prevention to lead the facility's infection prevention program. You will partner across departments to implement evidence-based practices and ensure compliance with regulations, safeguarding patients, staff, and visitors.

You will collaborate with the IP Director, monitor performance, and drive quality initiatives while supporting incident investigations and professional development in infection prevention.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a healthcare or healthcare administration related field.
• Currently licensed as healthcare professional in the state(s) of practice and/or has an active compact license.
• 2+ years of relevant work experience as an infection preventionist.
• Certified in Infection Control (CIC) within 1 year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Builds partnerships across departments to achieve shared goals and integrate infection prevention into broader organizational initiatives.
• Supports leadership, guidance, and education delivery within the facility to develop and sustain a strong infection prevention program.
• Uses data to assess and monitor opportunities for improvement across the facility and supports or leads targeted quality improvement and research initiatives within the scope of infection prevention.
• Provides support for epidemic investigations related to healthcare-associated or community-acquired infections and/or occupational exposures.

Skills

Infection prevention experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in healthcare or healthcare administration

Certified in Infection Control (CIC) within 1 year

Job description

HCA Houston Healthcare West is seeking a Manager Infection Prevention to lead the facility's infection prevention program. You will partner across departments to implement evidence-based practices and ensure compliance with regulations, safeguarding patients, staff, and visitors.

You will collaborate with the IP Director, monitor performance, and drive quality initiatives while supporting incident investigations and professional development in infection prevention.