Infection Preventionist Manager
Company: University Health
Location: San Antonio
Posted on: December 1, 2025
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Job Description:
Infection Preventionist Manager Location: University Health
Full-Time | Leadership Role Lead the Fight Against Infection Join a
mission-driven team committed to protecting patients, staff, and
our broader healthcare community through evidence-based infection
prevention strategies. As the Infection Preventionist Manager ,
you’ll work alongside the Director of Infection Control &
Prevention to lead and evolve a robust, system-wide program across
hospitals and ambulatory care sites. This is more than a job—it's a
career-defining leadership opportunity for someone with a passion
for infection prevention, an eye for innovation, and the strategic
mindset to drive continuous improvement in healthcare safety and
quality. What You’ll Do 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. What We’re Looking For Education & Experience:
Required: Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) 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 Licensure &
Certifications Required: Certification in Infection Prevention and
Control (CIC) by the Certification Board of Infection Control and
Epidemiology Current Texas RN License (for nursing candidates)
Skills & Knowledge: Advanced expertise in infection control,
epidemiology, infectious diseases, and sterilization practices
Strong leadership, communication, and change management skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), data
visualization tools (QI Macros), and electronic health record (EHR)
platforms Demonstrated ability to lead performance improvement and
analyze complex data sets to support strategic decisions Why Join
Us? At University Health, you won’t just lead—you’ll inspire.
You'll be empowered to create meaningful change in a role that
blends clinical expertise with strategic leadership in a dynamic
and supportive environment. Make a measurable impact on patient
safety and healthcare quality Collaborate with interdisciplinary
teams across hospitals and clinics Grow your career with
professional development opportunities Lead innovation in one of
healthcare’s most critical disciplines Ready to Lead with Purpose?
Take the next step in your infection prevention career. Apply now
to become our next Infection Preventionist Manager and help shape
the future of healthcare safety.
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