DescriptionSummary: In a High Reliability Organization, Infection Preventionist is responsible for monitoring and implementing Infection Surveillance, Prevention, and Control. Responsible for facilitation of the local infection prevention and control program under the direction of the Infection Prevention or Quality Leader. Serves as a resource on, infection risk assessment, surveillance, prevention, and control strategies. Acts as a resource to the members of the management team in reference to guidelines for infection prevention and control. Utilizes epidemiology principles to monitor the delivery of patient care and investigate potential outbreaks of infection. Assists with the facilitation of action plans to mitigate the risk of infection spread through collaboration with leadership. Maintains knowledge of external regulatory standards related to infection surveillance, prevention, and control and contributes to the hospital's policies and practices, as related to infection prevention and control per CDC and State guidelines. CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital - Westover Hills (CSRH-WH) is a 150-bed hospital serving the fastest growing area of San Antonio. Specialized care includes orthopedic and surgical services, ICU, women’s services, a newborn nursery, comprehensive cardiovascular care from diagnostics to open heart surgery, vascular lab, sleep center, emergency services, the CHRISTUS Weight Loss Institute, wound care, rehabilitation, and more. The campus also boasts an Outpatient Imaging Center and three medical plazas, one of which houses our CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Family Medicine Residency Program and CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Family Health Center. Responsibilities: Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders. Must be proficient in computer skills using EXCEL, PowerPoint, MSOffice, and Flowchart tools. Must communicate effectively to different audiences. Must be knowledgeable on High-Reliability Principles and PDSA methodology. Source: NAHQ Workforce Accelerator Competency Framework 2022: Eight Domains Quality Leadership and Integration-Advance the organization's commitment to health care quality through collaboration, learning opportunities and communication. Lead the integration of quality into the fabric of the organization through a coordinated infrastructure to achieve organizational objectives. Domain Level: Proficient. Performance and Process Improvement-Use performance and process improvement (PPI), project management and change management methods to support operational and clinical quality initiatives, improved performance and achieve organizational goals. Domain Level: Foundational. Population Health and Care Transitions-Evaluates and improve health care processes and care transitions to advance the efficient, effective, and safe care of defined populations. Domain Level: Foundational. Health Data and Analytics- Leverage the organizations analytic environment to help guide data-driven decision-making and inform quality improvement initiatives. Domain Level:Proficient. Regulatory and Accreditation-Direct organization wide processes for evaluating, monitoring, and improving compliance with internal and external requirements. Lead the organization's processes to prepare for, participate in, and follow up on regulatory, accreditation and certification surveys and activities. Domain Level: Proficient. Patients Safety-Cultivate a safe healthcare environment by promoting safe practices, nurturing a just culture, and improving processes that detect, mitigate, or prevent harm. Domain Level: Proficient. Quality Review and Accountability-Direct activities that support compliance with organization wide voluntary, mandatory, and contractual requirements for data acquisition, analysis, reporting, and improvement. Domain Level: Foundational. Professional Engagement-Engage in the healthcare quality profession with a commitment to practicing ethically, enhancing one's competence, and advancing the field. Domain Level: Proficient. Job Requirements: Education/Skills Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Microbiology, Clinical Laboratory Sciences, Epidemiology, Public Health, or other health-related field required. Associate degree nurses may also be considered. Experience 3 years of healthcare or public health experience preferred. Prior Infection Prevention experience preferred. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications CBIC CIC (Certification in Infection Control) within 3 years of hire. Work Schedule: 5 Days - 8 Hours Work Type: Full Time EEO is the law - click below for more information: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at .

DescriptionSummary: Assumes primary responsibility and 24/7 accountability for effective implementation of nursing practice and operations for assigned areas; at CHRISTUS St. Patrick Hospital. The nurse manager affects departmental outcomes through interpretation, implementation, and evaluation of hospital and departmental philosophy, goals, policies, and procedures. Facilitates intra and interdepartmental communication and collaboration to promote excellence in patient care, patient experience and patient outcomes. Effectively manages utilization of staff and material resources so that the most therapeutically effective patient care is provided in a safe and cost effective manner. Promotes the professional development of patient care and administrative support staff assigned for areas. Responsibilities: Participates in the establishment and implementation of yearly goals for the units. Monitors operations of the unit. Measures progress towards goals, identifying problems and taking corrective actions. Serves as an advocate for patients/families, assuring that patient/family rights are respected, patient satisfaction issues are addressed, and associates adhere to the core values of the corporation. Directs patient care in compliance with regulatory standards such as Joint Commission and state licensure requirements. Participates in the development, communication, and implementation of nursing and organizational policy and procedure. Participates on intra and interdepartmental committees and task forces which are focused on improving patient care. Collaborates with other Department Managers and Hospital Leadership to resolve unit/staff issues. Participates and directs staff in hospital plans for emergency and disasters. Develops, communicates and updates unit(s), standards, protocols, policies and procedures to meet trends in nursing practice and patient services. Collaborates with Human Resources to recruit and hire qualified associates. Counsels, guides, and disciplines associates to enhance patient care through compliance with established hospital policies and procedures. Evaluates staff job performance on a timely basis and in a manner that recognizes associate's accomplishments, enhances performance and facilitates professional development. Provides HR with information to maintain associate files with current licensure, credentialing records, certifications, orientation documentation, skills checklists, and continuing education requirements. Facilitates and encourages staff participation in the professional practice model. Confronts and resolves conflicts involving staff, physicians, patients/families, interdepartmental and intra departmental issues. Empowers associates through effective delegation, maintaining accountability. Directs and ensures staff participation in process improvement activities for the unit/hospital. Conducts regularly scheduled staff meetings which address unit issues, process improvement, and safety; Ensures staff meeting minutes are available on a timely basis. Establishes and enforces with staff a method for ongoing maintenance and upkeep of the unit supplies and equipment. Maintains and ensures documentation of quality control aspects of the clinic(s) (e. g. POCT logs, refrigerator temps, etc which are required by Joint Commission)Collaborates effectively with physicians, administrators, patients, families, other departments, and the community to provide quality patient care and enhance patient outcomes. Maintains core staffing within established guidelines that assure patient safety and considers skill mix and experience of staff. Oversees daily staffing of the unit and collaborates with Lead Associates on the development and revision of the staffing schedule. Ensures assessment of competency of all associates as a part of the orientation program and on an ongoing basis. Identifies, plans, develops and/or arranges for programs to meet the educational/skills needs of the associates upon hiring and on an ongoing basis. Identifies, plans, develops methods to meet the educational needs of the patient population. On an annual basis, contributes to the development of operating and capital budgets to meet the needs of the unit. Assures effective and appropriate utilization of material and human resources, Reviews financial and productivity management reports and takes appropriate actions. Demonstrates competence to perform assigned patient care responsibilities in a manner that meets the age specific and developmental needs of patients served by the department. Appropriately reviews patient assessment, treatment, and/or care methods performed by nursing to accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual, age specific and other developmental needs of each patient served. Demonstrates adherence to the Mission and CORE values of CHRISTUS Health System. GG. Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements: Bachelor's DegreeRN License in state of employment or compactBLS Work Type: Full Time EEO is the law - click below for more information: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at .