Infection Preventionist Manager [High Salary]
Company: UNIVERSITY HEALTH
Location: San Antonio
Posted on: June 29, 2025
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Job Description:
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE Minimum of five (5) years of infection
prevention experience within a hospital setting required with a
Baccalaureate degree in nursing. Master’s degree in nursing is
strongly preferred. Three years of recent infection prevention
experience in an acute care hospital setting with progressive
leadership experience and/or direct supervision is required.
Preferred: post-graduate courses in epidemiology, infection
prevention or disease control, completion of CDC or APIC sponsored
infection prevention training is desirable, two years of recent
clinical nursing experience. Possess substantial and advanced
knowledge of principles and practice of infection prevention and
control, epidemiology, infectious diseases, cleaning, disinfection
and sterilization, microbiology, management, performance
improvement, change management, personnel development, and program
development is required. Strong analytical, organizational, and
problem-solving skills with the ability to identify system
vulnerabilities and develop and apply innovative solutions. Working
knowledge of statistics and epidemiological principles is required.
Demonstrates ability to analyze and interpret complex data sets and
reports to improve patient, quality care, and financial outcomes.
Demonstrates ability to create a climate that fosters compassionate
care, innovation, cooperation, collaboration, and teamwork. Highly
adaptable and demonstrates ability to manage multiple priorities.
Computer skills required include proficiency in the following
Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint; graphics
display programs such as QI Macros, as well as an ability to
function at a high-level when adapting to new programs and
electronic health record (EHR) processes and applications.
CERTIFICATION Current certification in Infection Prevention and
Control by the Certification Board of Infection Control and
Epidemiology is required. Nursing candidates must have current
State of Texas professional nursing licensure.
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