Infection Preventionist Manager: Lead System-Wide Safety

University Health; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health is seeking an Infection Preventionist Manager to lead a system-wide program across hospitals and ambulatory sites. You will partner with the Director of Infection Control & Prevention to drive evidence-based strategies protecting patients, staff, and the healthcare community.

This leadership role requires a BSN, CIC certification, and Texas RN licensure, with at least 5 years in infection prevention and 3 years in acute care leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) is required.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Infection control

Epidemiology

Leadership

Data analysis

Communication

Education

BSN

CIC Certification

Texas RN License

Tools

Microsoft Office

QI Macros

EHR systems

Job description

University Health is seeking an Infection Preventionist Manager to lead a system-wide program across hospitals and ambulatory sites. You will partner with the Director of Infection Control & Prevention to drive evidence-based strategies protecting patients, staff, and the healthcare community.

This leadership role requires a BSN, CIC certification, and Texas RN licensure, with at least 5 years in infection prevention and 3 years in acute care leadership.