Infection Preventionist Manager: Lead Systemwide Safety & Innovation

University Health; Pleasanton (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Leadership role

Collaborative team

Job summary

University Health is seeking an Infection Preventionist Manager to lead a system-wide infection prevention program across hospitals and ambulatory sites. This leadership role works with the Director of Infection Control & Prevention to drive evidence-based strategies, safety, and quality improvements.

The ideal candidate will have a BSN, 5+ years in infection prevention, and 3+ years in leadership within acute care, plus CIC certification and Texas RN licensure.

Qualifications

• BSN degree required.
• Minimum 5 years of infection prevention experience in a hospital.
• At least 3 years of recent acute care infection prevention leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic infection prevention initiatives across the health system.
• Lead, mentor, and develop 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

Change management

Communication

EHR systems

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN)

Tools

QI Macros

EHR platforms

Job description

University Health is seeking an Infection Preventionist Manager to lead a system-wide infection prevention program across hospitals and ambulatory sites. This leadership role works with the Director of Infection Control & Prevention to drive evidence-based strategies, safety, and quality improvements.

The ideal candidate will have a BSN, 5+ years in infection prevention, and 3+ years in leadership within acute care, plus CIC certification and Texas RN licensure.