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Manager Infection Prevention - Infection Control

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CHRISTUS Health

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United States , Corpus Christi

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In a High Reliability Organization, Manager Infection Prevention is responsible for managing the Infection Surveillance, Prevention and Control Program and operationally manage any Infection Prevention staff. Responsible for facilitation of the local infection prevention and control program under the direction of the Director of Quality. Serves as a liaison and expert on, infection prevention, risk assessment, surveillance, prevention, and control strategies. Acts as a resource to the members of the management team in reference to guidelines for infection prevention and control. Utilizes epidemiology principles to monitor the delivery of patient care and investigate potential outbreaks of infection. Assists with the facilitation of action plans to mitigate the risk of infection spread through collaboration with leadership. Maintains knowledge of external regulatory standards related to infection surveillance, prevention, and control and contributes to the hospital's policies and practices, as related to infection prevention and control per CDC and State guidelines.

Job Responsibility:

  • Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders
  • Quality Leadership and Integration - Advance the organization's commitment to health care quality through collaboration, learning opportunities and communication
  • Performance and Process Improvement - Use performance and process improvement (PPI), project management and change management methods to support operational and clinical quality initiatives
  • Population Health and Care Transitions - Evaluates and improve health care processes and care transitions to advance the efficient, effective, and safe care of defined populations
  • Health Data and Analytics - Leverage the organizations analytic environment to help guide data-driven decision-making and inform quality improvement initiatives
  • Regulatory and Accreditation - Direct organization wide processes for evaluating, monitoring, and improving compliance with internal and external requirements
  • Patients Safety - Cultivate a safe healthcare environment by promoting safe practices, nurturing a just culture, and improving processes that detect, mitigate, or prevent harm
  • Quality Review and Accountability - Direct activities that support compliance with organization wide voluntary, mandatory, and contractual requirements for data acquisition, analysis, reporting, and improvement
  • Professional Engagement - Engage in the healthcare quality profession with a commitment to practicing ethically, enhancing one's competence, and advancing the field

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Microbiology, Clinical laboratory sciences, Epidemiology, Public Health, or other health-related field required
  • Associate degree nurses may also be considered
  • 5 years of healthcare or public health experience preferred
  • 3 years of experience as an Infection Preventionist preferred
  • 2 years of management experience preferred
  • CBIC CIC (Certification in Infection Control) upon hire
  • Must be proficient in computer skills using EXCEL, PowerPoint, MS Office, and Flowchart tools
  • Must communicate effectively to different audiences
  • Must be knowledgeable on High-Reliability Principles and PDSA methodology

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 24, 2025

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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