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Infection Prevention Manager

BJC HealthCare
Saint Louis, MO Full Time
POSTED ON 3/19/2026 CLOSED ON 5/15/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Infection Prevention Manager position at BJC HealthCare?

Additional Information About the Role

Join Barnes Jewish Hospital in providing excellent patient care as an Infection Prevention Manager role supporting Barnes Jewish Hospital lines and Washington University Clinics.

Manage a team of 20 and be willing to present and collaborate with director plus teams in an innovative environment.  

 

 

Experience 

Infection control experience a plus! 

BSN

OR

Bachelor's in related field with CIC required. 

 

Location

This position allows for some remote work, but will be on-site regularly, some driving required. 

 

Schedule

Days with administrative on-call. 

 

 

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Overview

BJC HealthCare is one of the largest nonprofit health care organizations in the United States, delivering services to residents primarily in the greater St. Louis, southern Illinois and southeast Missouri regions. With net revenues of $6.3 billion and more than 30,000 employees, BJC serves patients and their families in urban, suburban and rural communities through its 14 hospitals and multiple community health locations. Services include inpatient and outpatient care, primary care, community health and wellness, workplace health, home health, community mental health, rehabilitation, long-term care and hospice.

 

BJC is the largest provider of charity care, unreimbursed care and community benefits in the state of Missouri. BJC and its hospitals and health service organizations provide $785.9 million annually in community benefit. That includes $410.6 million in charity care and other financial assistance to patients to ensure medical care regardless of their ability to pay. In addition, BJC provides additional community benefits through commitments to research, emergency preparedness, regional health care safety net services, health literacy, community outreach and community health programs and regional economic development.

 

BJC’s patients have access to the latest advances in medical science and technology through a formal affiliation between Barnes-Jewish Hospital and St. Louis Children’s Hospital with the renowned Washington University School of Medicine, which consistently ranks among the top medical schools in the country.

 


Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

Responsible for providing leadership and direction to the Infection Control Program, including accountability for standards of care, regulatory and reporting compliance and Requirements. Develops, implements and evaluates assigned projects. Successfully collaborates as a partner and liaison to entity and system programs while maintaining positive working relationships with employees, physicians, the community and stakeholders of the program.

 

Responsibilities

  • Manages individual(s) including but not limited to: hires, trains, assigns work, manages & evaluates performance, conducts professional development plans. Ensures that the productivity and actions of that group meet/support the overall operational goals of the department as established by department leadership.
  • Develops and adheres to departmental staffing, revenue and/or expense budgets. Responds to changes in the business which may affect the ability to achieve the budget goals.
  • Develops and implements occupational health and infection prevention related programs, tracks and reports on compliance and achieves successful outcomes for the organization.
  • Conducts ongoing surveillance for detection of Healthcare Acquired Infections (HAI) infections.
  • Ensures compliance in all aspects of infection surveillance, prevention and control.
  • Provides education and serves as a resource.
  • Minimum Requirements

    Education

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Experience

  • 5-10 years
  • Supervisor Experience

  • 2-5 years
  • Licenses & Certifications

  • RN or CIC Certification
  • Preferred Requirements

    Experience

  • 10 years
  • Supervisor Experience

  • 5-10 years

  • Benefits and Legal Statement

    BJC Total Rewards

    At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

    • Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
    • Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
    • Pension Plan*/403(b) Plan funded by BJC
    • 401(k) plan with BJC match
    • Tuition Assistance available on first day
    • BJC Institute for Learning and Development
    • Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
    • Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
    • Adoption assistance

    To learn more, go to www.bjctotalrewards.com/Benefits

    *Not all benefits apply to all jobs

    The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer

    Salary : $786

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