University Health is the only locally owned health system in San Antonio. For more than 100 years, we’ve been here to heal, improve health, train the next generation of medical professionals, and ensure the people of San Antonio, Bexar County and South Texas have access to high-quality and compassionate primary and advanced specialty care, close to home. We are the future of health care, making a difference in the lives of our patients. Our advancement of medical knowledge through clinical research, our massive expansion and our ranking as one of the best hospitals in South Texas have created a critical need for the best, highly qualified individuals to join our team.

POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES
Supports the Director, Infection Control, in providing a robust, comprehensive health system-wide infection control program in accordance with current standards of practice and in compliance with regulatory agencies and governmental policies and procedures. The principal goals of the infection control program include protecting patients, healthcare workers, volunteers, students, visitors, and others in the healthcare environment; and accomplishing the goals in a cost-effective manner.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Baccalaureate degree in nursing, microbiology or a related field. Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a hospital setting or in areas related to infection control and quality improvement is required; five (5) years’ experience is preferred. A training course or work experience in infection control or a related field is desired.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION
Certification by the certification board of the Association for Practitioners in Infection Control is preferred. If a nurse: a baccalaureate degree or higher in nursing is required, and must have, current State of Texas professional nursing licensure.

About University Health

University Health System is one of the largest employers in San Antonio. As a level I Trauma Hospital and Academic Medical Center our mission is to improve the good health of the community through high quality compassionate patient care, innovation, education and discovery. We are the future of healthcare making a difference in the lives of our patients.

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