Universal Hospital Services Inc.
INFECTION PREVENTION MANAGER
Universal Hospital Services Inc., Florida, New York, United States
Overview
Alan B. Miller Medical Center opening in Spring 2026! A neighborhood hospital with medical‑center excellence. The new state‑of‑the‑art hospital will join UHS’ growing regional network of healthcare operations. The campus features 150 private patient rooms, a medical office building, a helistop, and 365,000 square feet of hospital and medical office space. Comprehensive services include Emergency Care, Orthopedics and Surgical Services, Labor and Delivery, Neonatal Intensive Care, Oncology, Cardiovascular and Neurosurgical services. The campus will also house medical office buildings that provide outpatient services.
To learn more visit Welcome – Alan B. Miller Medical Center | Palm Beach Gardens, FL.
More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com.
Benefits
Challenging and rewarding work environment.
Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off.
Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans.
401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan.
SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program.
Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries.
Education Requirements
Bachelor’s or Associates Degree in Nursing, Microbiology, or related science.
Nursing licensure in FL (for nursing applicants).
Minimum of 2 years of hospital experience preferred.
Certification in Infection Control (CIC) required within 2 years of hire.
Infection Prevention Manager Role and Responsibilities
Responsible for assigned hospital activities, including educational presentations, consultation to departments on matters of infection control and prevention, surveillance of healthcare‑acquired infections, and organizational compliance with regulatory agency protocols.
Maintains goals and objectives of the Infection Prevention and Control Department. Serves as a resource person to any hospital employee/department as requested. Meets at least weekly or as needed with the Infection Prevention Director to review status of significant surveillance issues. Assists IP Director in implementing and maintaining updated reports to comply with TJC, OSHA, CDC, and other regulatory bodies. Maintains department records of all surveillance reports. Reviews Infection Control Worklist daily and conducts investigations of identified infections. Enters infection data in the Infection Control Module of MIDAS and/or NHSN database. Attends advanced training in areas of specific need applicable to Infection Control to enhance departmental capabilities. Maintains the Infection Prevention continuous quality improvement plan as indicated by the hospital‑wide program. Performs surveillance monitoring according to IP schedule. Participates in both environmental and infection prevention rounds. Submits required reports to the Palm Beach County Health Department. Provides staff education related to infection prevention and control. Supports staff with PPE education or needs. Implements specific toolkits developed by UHS and ensures compliance of these kits. Monitors and implements improvement plans for National Patient Safety Goals related to Infection Prevention and Control. Assists in conducting pre‑construction IP risk assessments and construction rounds. Assists in an annual IP risk assessment and utilizes the assessment to determine IP needs for the next year. Evaluates the annual IP Plan for successes and areas for improvement to aid in developing the next year’s plan. Works to protect staff, providers and patients from infectious illnesses and disease.
Qualifications Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is a nationally respected provider of hospital and healthcare services.
EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.
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To learn more visit Welcome – Alan B. Miller Medical Center | Palm Beach Gardens, FL.
More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com.
Benefits
Challenging and rewarding work environment.
Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off.
Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans.
401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan.
SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program.
Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries.
Education Requirements
Bachelor’s or Associates Degree in Nursing, Microbiology, or related science.
Nursing licensure in FL (for nursing applicants).
Minimum of 2 years of hospital experience preferred.
Certification in Infection Control (CIC) required within 2 years of hire.
Infection Prevention Manager Role and Responsibilities
Responsible for assigned hospital activities, including educational presentations, consultation to departments on matters of infection control and prevention, surveillance of healthcare‑acquired infections, and organizational compliance with regulatory agency protocols.
Maintains goals and objectives of the Infection Prevention and Control Department. Serves as a resource person to any hospital employee/department as requested. Meets at least weekly or as needed with the Infection Prevention Director to review status of significant surveillance issues. Assists IP Director in implementing and maintaining updated reports to comply with TJC, OSHA, CDC, and other regulatory bodies. Maintains department records of all surveillance reports. Reviews Infection Control Worklist daily and conducts investigations of identified infections. Enters infection data in the Infection Control Module of MIDAS and/or NHSN database. Attends advanced training in areas of specific need applicable to Infection Control to enhance departmental capabilities. Maintains the Infection Prevention continuous quality improvement plan as indicated by the hospital‑wide program. Performs surveillance monitoring according to IP schedule. Participates in both environmental and infection prevention rounds. Submits required reports to the Palm Beach County Health Department. Provides staff education related to infection prevention and control. Supports staff with PPE education or needs. Implements specific toolkits developed by UHS and ensures compliance of these kits. Monitors and implements improvement plans for National Patient Safety Goals related to Infection Prevention and Control. Assists in conducting pre‑construction IP risk assessments and construction rounds. Assists in an annual IP risk assessment and utilizes the assessment to determine IP needs for the next year. Evaluates the annual IP Plan for successes and areas for improvement to aid in developing the next year’s plan. Works to protect staff, providers and patients from infectious illnesses and disease.
Qualifications Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is a nationally respected provider of hospital and healthcare services.
EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.
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