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HCA Healthcare Infection Prevention Manager in Austin, Texas
Description
Introduction
Want to join a team of daring managers who care without reservations or limits? Our Heart Hospital of Austin team is looking for a(an) Infection Prevention Manager. HCA Healthcare is an advanced healthcare network that has committed up to $300 million to our incredible team members over the course of three years.
Benefits
Heart Hospital of Austin, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. 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.
Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
HCA Healthcare is committed to research and clinical protocols. Do you want to impact standards of care and save lives across the country? Apply today to our Infection Prevention Manager and be a part of the innovation of ideas.
Job Summary and Qualifications
The Manager for Infection Prevention is a health care professional who works collaboratively with the medical and hospital staff to improve outcomes across the continuum of care. This position provides oversight for the Infection Prevention, Surveillance and Control Program; collects and abstracts data from charts; translates the data into actionable information; drives the performance improvement process; formulates committee reports; and, works collaboratively with other program managers, including facility and division leadership to standardize processes. Using principles of cost-containment, efficacy, efficiency and safety, the manager coordinates activities that mitigate the risk of infection in patients, staff, physicians, families and visitors. Principles of epidemiology sound surveillance, prevention and control methods will be employed to improve performance and outcomes. The manager shall coordinate all Infection Prevention, Surveillance and Control activities in the facility, from pre-admission through-out the continuum of care - through discharge. This position is responsible for the oversight of the Infection Prevention Coordinators in the department; planning, developing and implementing program goals and operations which encompass education of staff and physicians.
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 required within 30 days
Certified by Board of Infection Control (CBIC)- within 2 years of hire
Registered Nurse required
Bachelors Degree- Nursing
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited facility with a healthcare related degree (i.e. epidemiology, microbiology)
Minimum of 2 years of hospital based clinical experience
Heart Hospital of Austin (https://austinheart.com/) , which is part of St. David’sHealthCare, is a 58-bed hospital. We are one of the highest performing cardiovascularfacilities in the nation. We specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular disease.It features a comprehensive 24-hour emergency department. We have an advanced Executive WellnessProgram. Our six operating rooms (ORs), including three hybrid ORs serve the city of Austin. We havethree catheterization labs and electrophysiology services as well. It is home to one of the largest non-academic cardiovascular research programsin the world.
HCA Healthcare has been named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Institutefor over a decade.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for thedelivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
"Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
Unlock your potential with a leading healthcare provider dedicated to its patients, colleagues and communities. Help guide our team as a(an) Infection Prevention Manager and help us improve more lives in more ways .
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.