Infection Preventionist RN

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

Job summary

University Health is seeking a qualified Infection Prevention professional to support the Director and help deliver a system-wide infection control program in line with regulatory standards. The role emphasizes protecting patients, staff, volunteers, students, and visitors while maintaining cost-effectiveness across the health system.

The candidate should have at least five years of hospital infection prevention experience, a nursing degree or higher, and Texas licensure.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of infection prevention experience within a hospital setting.
• Three years of recent infection prevention experience in an acute care hospital setting.
• Post-graduate courses in epidemiology, infection prevention or disease control desirable; supervisory/managerial experience desirable.
• Working knowledge of statistics and epidemiological principles.
• Computer skills include Word, Excel, PowerPoint; familiarity with graphics display programs and learning new software.

Skills

Infection prevention experience

Supervisory/managerial experience

Statistics knowledge

Education

Baccalaureate degree in nursing or higher

Tools

Microsoft Office (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