Manager Infection Prevention

HCA Healthcare•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Manager of Infection Prevention is responsible for implementing and monitoring the infection prevention program across the facility. Working with the Infection Prevention Director, the Manager aligns division-wide strategic initiatives with facility needs and supports strong infection prevention and control programs across buildings and outpatient services. The role helps ensure consistent application of evidence-based practices and compliance with applicable regulations to provide a safe environment for patients, colleagues, and visitors. The Manager partners with departments and multidisciplinary teams, provides leadership and education, and uses data to identify improvement opportunities. The role also supports infection investigations, patient safety and risk management practices, regulatory compliance, and the development of a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous learning.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a healthcare or healthcare administration-related field.
Current healthcare professional license in the state(s) of practice or an active compact license, in accordance with applicable law and regulation; required in some states.
At least 2 years of relevant work experience as an infection preventionist.
Obtain Certified in Infection Control (CIC) certification within 1 year of hire.

Responsibilities

Build partnerships across departments to achieve shared goals and integrate infection prevention into broader organizational initiatives.
Provide leadership, guidance, and education to develop and sustain a strong facility infection prevention program.
Use data to assess and monitor improvement opportunities and support or lead targeted quality improvement and research initiatives within infection prevention.
Support investigations involving healthcare-associated or community-acquired infections and occupational exposures.
Validate that patient safety and risk management practices follow current evidence-based approaches and regulatory requirements.
Maintain working knowledge of applicable federal, state, and accrediting-agency rules, regulations, and recommendations, and support compliance, including clinical reporting.
Work with the infection prevention and quality team to maintain a unified infection prevention program and foster accountability, safety, and continuous learning.
Participate in professional development in leadership and infection prevention subject-matter expertise.
Participate in assigned multidisciplinary taskforces and workgroups.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical coverage, including prescription drug and behavioral health coverage, telemedicine, and medical transportation.
Dental and vision benefits.
Life and disability coverage.
Flexible spending accounts and supplemental health protection plans.
Auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, and pet insurance.
Counseling and resources for emotional, physical, and financial wellbeing.
401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a 10% discount on HCA Healthcare stock.
Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
Referral services for child, elder, and pet care and other personal services.
Consumer discounts.
Retirement readiness, rollover assistance, and preferred banking partnerships.
Education assistance for tuition, student loans, certifications, and dependent scholarships.
Colleague recognition program.
Paid time off, paid family leave, disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
Employee Health Assistance Fund offering free employee-only coverage to eligible full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.