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 job-its 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 lead-youll inspire. Youll 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.