Infection Preventionist RN

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

Job summary

University Health seeks a seasoned infection prevention professional to join a health system–wide program. You will support the Director of Infection Control, maintain compliance with standards, and safeguard patients, staff, and visitors through rigorous prevention measures.

The role requires five years in infection prevention within hospitals, with a nursing bachelor's degree or higher; supervisory experience is a plus, and knowledge of statistics and epidemiology is essential.

Qualifications

• Five years of infection prevention experience in a hospital setting.
• Three years of recent infection prevention experience in an acute care hospital.
• Bachelor's degree in nursing or higher required.
• Desirable supervisory/managerial experience; courses in epidemiology or disease control preferred.
• Working knowledge of statistics and epidemiological principles.

Responsibilities

• Support the Director, Infection Control, in delivering a robust, system-wide infection control program.
• Ensure compliance with current standards and regulatory policies to protect patients and staff.
• Contribute to cost-effective infection prevention practices across the health system.
• Assist in education and training for healthcare workers, students, and volunteers.

Skills

Infection prevention experience

Supervisory/managerial experience

Statistics knowledge

Epidemiology knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing or higher

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft 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