Infection Control Registered Nurse

United Surgical Partners International; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Uptown is seeking an Infection Control Registered Nurse to lead infection prevention efforts across the facility. The role includes oversight of employee health programs and collaboration with the quality department to support audits and safety initiatives.

The candidate should have a BSN, a Texas RN license, BLS, and at least three years of acute care experience; CIC certification is preferred or pursued within 24 months of hire.

Qualifications

• BSN required; master's preferred.
• Minimum 3 years RN experience in acute care.
• Employee Health and Infection Prevention experience preferred.
• RN licensed in Texas (current).
• BLS certification required.
• CIC preferred or within 24 months of hire.
• Detail oriented with strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee infection control and prevention activities within the organization.
• Manage employee health program responsibilities.
• Coordinate with the quality department on audits.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal and written communication

Independent work

Prioritize scheduling

Education

BSN

Master's in related field

RN license in Texas

Job description

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Uptown is a joint venture surgical hospital between Baylor Scott & White Health (BSWH), United Surgical Partners International (USPI), and local physicians. Baylor Scott & White Medical Center- Uptown provides a wide range of medical and surgical services for to the greater North Texas area across 8 ORs, 24 private Inpatient rooms, a full-service ED. The hospital specializes in both inpatient and outpatient procedures in Orthopedics, Joint Replacement, Spine, General, Bariatrics, Surgical Oncology, ENT, Reconstructive Surgery, and other surgical specialties.

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center is searching to hire for an Infection Control Registered Nurse.

This individual has oversight over all infection control and prevention related activities within the organization. This individual will also be responsible for all functions of the employee health program and accountability to the quality department with audits.

Required Skills:

Position Qualifications

Education/Experience/Licensures/Skills/Abilities:

• BSN required, Masters in related field highly desired.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience as a RN in acute care setting.
• Employee Health and Infection Prevention experience preferred.
• RN, current in the State of Texas
• BLS required.
• CIC preferred or within 24 months of hire.
• Detail oriented and capable of exploring innovative solutions to solve complex problems and address issues through the use of a combination of delivered and custom-developed tools.
• Ability to compile, code and categorize, or verify information/data.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to determine appropriate course of action in complex situations.
• Ability to work independently, exercise creativity, and maintain a positive attitude
• Ability to manage multiple and simultaneous responsibilities and to prioritize scheduling of work
• Ability to handle difficult situations involving patients, physicians, or others in a professional manner.
• Ability to communicate effectively, with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to complete work assignments accurately and in a timely manner.