University Health
Healthcare Infection Control Director (SAN ANTONIO)
University Health, San Antonio, Texas, United States, 78206
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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 , youll 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 jobit'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 Youll 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 Were Looking For
Education & Experience:
Required:
Bachelors 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 wont just leadyoull 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 healthcares most critical disciplines
Ready to Lead with Purpose?
Take the next step in yo
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 , youll 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 jobit'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 Youll 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 Were Looking For
Education & Experience:
Required:
Bachelors 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 wont just leadyoull 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 healthcares most critical disciplines
Ready to Lead with Purpose?
Take the next step in yo