Infection Preventionist RN

University Health; Boerne (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health is seeking a seasoned Infection Prevention professional to assist the Director in delivering a comprehensive system-wide infection control program. The role emphasizes protecting patients, staff, and visitors while ensuring regulatory compliance across the health system.

Candidates should have 5+ years in infection prevention within hospitals, 3 years in acute care, and a TX RN license. CIC certification and leadership potential are highly valued, with continued education

Qualifications

• Five+ years of infection prevention experience in a hospital setting.
• Three years of recent infection prevention experience in an acute care hospital.
• Post-graduate courses in epidemiology, infection prevention or disease control preferred.
• CDC or APIC infection prevention training desirable.
• Supervisory/managerial experience desirable.
• Working knowledge of statistics; proficiency in Microsoft Office and graphics display programs such as QI Macros; comfort with learning new programs.

Responsibilities

• Support the Director, Infection Control in delivering a robust system-wide infection control program.
• Contribute to meeting regulatory standards and policy compliance.
• Assist in program development, monitoring, and performance improvement activities.

Skills

Infection control

Statistics

Microsoft Office

Education

BSN or higher in nursing

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

QI Macros

Job description

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 principle 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

Minimum of five years of infection prevention experience within a hospital setting required with a Baccalaureate degree in nursing or higher required. Three years of recent infection prevention experience in an acute care hospital setting is required. Preferred: post-graduate courses in epidemiology, infection prevention or disease control, completion of CDC or APIC sponsored infection prevention training is desirable. Supervisory and managerial experience is desirable. Working knowledge of statistics and epidemiological principles is required. Computer skills required include proficiency in the following Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint; graphics display programs such as QI Macros, as well as a level of comfort with learning and adapting to new programs

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION

Current certification in Infection Prevention and Control by the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology is required. Must have current State of Texas professional nursing licensure