Corporate Infection Control ManagerNexus Health Systems • Houston, Texas, United States
Corporate Infection Control Manager
Nexus Health Systems
- Houston, Texas, United States
- Houston, Texas, United States
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o Consistently supports and communicates the Mission, Vision, and Values of Nexus Health Systems o Upholds the Standards of conduct and corporate compliance o Demonstrates honest behavior in all matters. To the best of the employee's knowledge and understanding, complies with all Federal and State laws and regulations. o Maintains the privacy and security of all confidential and protected health information. Uses and discloses only that information which is necessary to perform the function of the job. o Adheres to all Nexus Health Systems policies on Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), designed to prevent or detect unauthorized disclosure of Protected Health Information (PHI) o Collaborates effectively with colleagues and other departments to ensure seamless service delivery. • Clinical Excellence
o Design, implement, and sustain the enterprise infection prevention and control program in alignment with CMS, DNV, Joint Commission, CDC guidelines, and Texas Administrative Code requirements. o Direct enterprise surveillance of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), including but not limited to central-line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSI), catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI), ventilator-associated events (VAE), Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI), and multi-drug resistant organism (MDRO) surveillance. o Lead outbreak investigation, containment, and reporting in partnership with facility leadership, public health authorities, and the Corporate Director of Quality and Patient Safety. o Oversee hand hygiene monitoring, compliance reporting, and improvement initiatives across all facilities. o Direct isolation precaution practice standardization, including standard, contact, droplet, and airborne precautions, appropriate to population served. o Lead infection control risk assessments for construction, renovation, and environmental changes. o Serve as enterprise subject matter expert on emerging infectious disease response and pandemic preparedness. o Partner with the Corporate Clinical Practice Integration Specialist to translate IPC evidence and findings into standardized bedside practice and education. o Partner with the Corporate Director of Clinical Education to embed IPC content into onboarding, annual training, and role-specific competencies. o Apply Plan-Do-Check-Act methodology to infection prevention process design and sustainment. o Represent Nexus Health Systems in external public health partnerships and regulatory surveys as related to infection prevention. • Patient Experience and Advocacy
o Advocate for patient safety through infection prevention practice at the bedside. o Ensure IPC practices address population-specific vulnerabilities, including immunocompromised patients, pediatric populations, and patients with tracheostomy, ventilator dependence, or complex medical needs. o Support patient and family education on infection prevention in partnership with clinical teams. • Quality Assurance and Compliance
o Ensures all activities adhere to healthcare regulations and organizational policies. o Participates in quality improvement initiatives to enhance service delivery. o Promotes a culture of patient safety which results in the identification and reduction of unsafe practices. o Serve as IPC subject matter expert for accreditation surveys, regulatory inspections, and public health inquiries. o Partner with the Corporate Director of Compliance and Risk Management on mandated infection reporting, HAI disclosure obligations, and regulatory response. o Submit required infection surveillance data to NHSN, CMS, and state agencies within required timeframes. o Maintain audit-ready documentation of surveillance, outbreak investigation, and IPC program activities. o Participate in enterprise Quality and Patient Safety Committee meetings and the Quality Council. • Professional Growth and Continuing Education o Completes annual education requirements. o Maintains competency, as evidenced by completion of competency validation requirements. o Maintains competency and knowledge of current standards of practice, trends, and developments. o Participates in relevant workshops, seminars, and continuing education courses to stay current with industry trends, healthcare regulations, and best practices. o Pursue and maintain Certification in Infection Prevention and Control (CIC) through the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology (CBIC). o Participate in national professional organizations including APIC (Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology). o Stay current with emerging infectious disease science and evolving CDC guidance. o Mentor facility-assigned Infection Preventionists and clinical staff in IPC practice. • Finance o Promotes stewardship of hospital resources while ensuring quality patient care. o Demonstrate return on investment through reduction in preventable HAIs and associated costs. o Support enterprise cost avoidance through effective outbreak containment and pandemic preparedness. o Optimize IPC resources through standardized methodology and shared services deployment. Performs other duties as assigned.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION: • Bachelor's degree required in Nursing (BSN), Public Health (BSPH), Epidemiology, Medical Technology / Clinical Laboratory Science, or related healthcare field, required. • Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Master of Public Health (MPH), or Master's degree in Epidemiology or related field preferred. EXPERIENCE: • Minimum of 5 years progressive healthcare experience required. • Minimum of 3 years in infection prevention and control required. • Experience with NHSN reporting required. • Multi-site or complex population experience preferred. • Outbreak investigation experience strongly preferred. SKILLS: • Expertise in infection prevention science, surveillance methodology, and healthcare epidemiology. • Working knowledge of CMS Conditions of Participation IC, DNV IC, Joint Commission IC, and Texas Administrative Code IPC requirements. • Proficiency in CDC guidelines for isolation precautions, hand hygiene, environmental cleaning, and transmission-based precautions. • NHSN reporting proficiency including protocol-specific surveillance definitions. • Application of Plan-Do-Check-Act methodology to IPC program design. • Outbreak investigation methodology and public health partnership skills. • Ability to communicate IPC science to clinical, operational, and executive audiences. • Excellent communication, critical thinking, and interpersonal skills. LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION: • Current unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Texas preferred. • Master of Public Health (MPH) or equivalent public health / epidemiology credential accepted as alternative to RN licensure. • Certification in Infection Prevention and Control (CIC) through the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology (CBIC) preferred. • BLS (Basic Life Support) from American Heart Association/American Red Cross required, must be valid for a minimum of 6 months from date of hire. • Must maintain current certification in good standing during employment with this facility.
Sprachkenntnisse
- English
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