Infection Preventionist RN

University Health; Hondo (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health seeks an experienced infection prevention professional to support the Director, Infection Control, in delivering a robust, system-wide infection control program that adheres to current standards and regulatory policies. This role focuses on protecting patients, staff, visitors, and volunteers while maintaining cost-effective practices.

Qualified candidates have at least five years in infection prevention in a hospital setting, a nursing Baccalaureate or higher, and

Qualifications

• Five years of infection prevention experience in a hospital setting.
• Current certification in Infection Prevention and Control is required.

Responsibilities

• Supports the Director, Infection Control, in delivering a robust, system-wide infection control program aligned with current standards and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Infection prevention

Statistics

Microsoft Office

QI Macros

Education

Baccalaureate degree in nursing or higher

Post-graduate courses in epidemiology or infection prevention

Tools

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