Infection Control Nurse: Lead Prevention & Patient Safety

Management & Training Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Houston Specialty Hospital in Houston, TX is seeking an experienced Infection Control Nurse to lead the facility's infection prevention program, protect patients and staff, and advance best practices in a secure long-term care setting.

The role requires a Texas RN or LVN license, current BLS certification, and experience in infection prevention or related clinical settings. You will educate staff, conduct surveillance, coordinate regulatory compliance, and support patient safety.

Qualifications

• RN or LVN license in Texas or compact state.
• High School diploma or GED and graduation from an accredited nursing program.
• Current BLS certification is required.
• Experience in infection prevention or related clinical setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements and monitors the Infection Control Program per regulations.
• Serve as subject matter expert for infections, surveillance and regulatory compliance.
• Conduct infection surveillance, analyze data and report trends.
• Maintain infection control records, logs and reports.
• Assist with isolation and transmission-based precautions.
• Provide infection prevention education to staff.
• Participate in inspections and quality improvement activities.
• Document patient information in EMR and monitor changes in condition.

Skills

Infection control

Regulatory compliance

Staff education

Clinical nursing

Education

RN or LVN license in Texas

High School diploma or GED

BLS certification

Tools

EMR

Job description

Advanced Houston Specialty Hospital in Houston, TX is seeking an experienced Infection Control Nurse to lead the facility's infection prevention program, protect patients and staff, and advance best practices in a secure long-term care setting.

The role requires a Texas RN or LVN license, current BLS certification, and experience in infection prevention or related clinical settings. You will educate staff, conduct surveillance, coordinate regulatory compliance, and support patient safety.