Job title: Infection Prevention Manager
Location: Austin, TX
Job Duties:
- You will utilize data to drive performance improvement activities reducing infection risk.
- You will plan and conduct epidemiological investigations, research and other special studies related to infection prevention and implements interventions based on findings and data.
- You will collaborate with Infectious Disease Physician lead.
- You will work with IP staff, other disciplines and departments to develop and/or update area-specific and hospital-specific policies and procedures pertinent to infection prevention principles which comply with various regulatory body rules, regulations and recommendations.
- You will demonstrate the ability to communicate IP information/data to departments, medical staff, Division leadership and/or committees as necessary to improve optimal patient care.
- You will collect, report, and manage the data on communicable diseases as required by the Texas Department of State Health.
- You will assist with education relative to the principles of infection prevention (asepsis, disinfection and sterilization, and isolation) for all staff in clinical, ancillary and support areas, including allied health and medical staff services in orientation and continuing education programs.
- You will understand and monitor compliance with state and local regulations, including Joint Commission, CMS, OSHA and CDC standards/guidelines/regulations.
What qualifications you will need:
- Basic Cardiac Life Support
- Certified in Infection Control (CIC) preferred
- Registered Nurse
- Bachelors Degree
General expectation:
- RN required, flexible on degree level
- Must be outgoing, detail-oriented
- The ideal candidate- RN leader with IP experience
- Quality Coordinator would be great experience
- Will manage the entire infection prevention program at HHOA
Employer Benefits:
- Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low co-pay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
- Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
- Free counseling services 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 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
- Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
- Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
- Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
- Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
- Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
- Colleague recognition program
- Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
- Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.