Infection Prevention Coordinator II

Infection Prevention Coordinator II

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as an Infection Prevention Coordinator II? At Methodist Hospital Westover Hills, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to 300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

Job Summary and Qualifications

Participates in the development, implementation, and coordination of an ongoing program for surveillance, prevention and control of infections among patients, employees, visitors and medical staff.

Essential Job Functions:

• Serves as an expert resource to Infection Preventionists and other MHS departments.
• Implements the MHS wide implementation of infection surveillance and prevention program by actively participating in system level committees
• Analyses complex infection prevention and performance improvement data, develops solutions, makes recommendation and implements changes to prevent healthcare associated infections and improve patient safety.
• Oversees the review and revision of existing MHS infection prevention policies to maintain currency and compliance with published guidelines and best practices, where applicable, with emphasis on impact on critical hospital and system operations and functions.
• Coordinates with other MHS departments to facilitate implementation and evaluation of the effectiveness of the infection prevention program in order to maintain continual readiness in meeting regulatory and accreditation requirements
• Demonstrates a strong knowledge and understanding of local, state and federal regulation and guidelines regarding infection prevention matters, as well as requirements by accrediting and licensing bodies.

What qualifications you will need:

• Seven years of infection prevention experience required with bachelors degree in public health, nursing, epidemiology or other health-care related field (e.g, biology, chemistry, biostatistics), or four years of infection prevention experience with masters degree in a health care related field. Two years of recent infection prevention experience in an acute care hospital setting required.
• Working knowledge of statistics and epidemiological principles required. Computer skills required include proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets, databases, power point and graphic display programs, as well as a level of comfort with learning and adapting to new programs.
• Employee completes initial and ongoing training and competencies as defined by service line, facility and department/unit which are specific to the needs of the patient population served (if applicable).
• Preferred:
• Post-graduate courses in epidemiology, infection prevention or disease control preferred. Completion of CDC or APIC sponsored infection prevention training desirable. Supervisory and managerial experience desirable.
• Required:
• Current Certification in Infection Prevention and Control by the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology.

Methodist Hospital Westover Hills, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Methodist Hospital Westover Hills is strategically situated near the Highway 151 and Loop 1604 corridor, making it easily accessible for the growing communities of San Antonio and its western suburbs. As a full-service, acute care hospital, we pride ourselves on delivering an exceptional level of healthcare that meets the needs of our rapidly expanding population. Our state-of-the-art facility boasts advanced technology and world-class care in a beautifully designed environment—perfect for providing the high-quality patient experience that Methodist is renowned for.

Covering an impressive 225,000 square feet, our hospital features 54 beds and offers a comprehensive range of services. These include adult and pediatric emergency care, obstetrics and gynecology, cardiology, orthopedics, robot-assisted surgery, surgical oncology, general surgery, as well as pulmonology and gastroenterology. At Methodist Hospital Westover Hills, we are dedicated to your health and well-being.

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 costs for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Infection Prevention Coordinator II opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.