Registered Nurse Infection Control Specialist

Tucson Medical Center; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse Infection Control Specialist to join their team. This role is pivotal in coordinating the hospital's infection control efforts, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and safeguarding the health of patients and staff. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in infection control or epidemiology, along with a passion for community health. Join a supportive team that values integrity and compassion, and enjoy a range of benefits including competitive pay, career growth opportunities, and a family-like atmosphere. This is your chance to make a significant impact in the Tucson community.

Benefits

Family Style Atmosphere

Competitive Pay

Career Growth Opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement

Health and Wellness Coaching

Extensive Onsite Gym for $12.00 a Month

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing or equivalent education and experience required.
• One year experience in infection control or epidemiology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate efforts to control infectious diseases in the hospital.
• Conduct surveillance of high-risk populations and monitor outbreaks.

Skills

Infection Control

Epidemiology

Patient Care

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

Registered Nurse Infection Control Specialist

Job Category: Nursing

Schedule: Full time

Shift: 1 - Day Shift

Sign on bonus available with +2 yrs of experience $10,000.00

Coordinates the hospital’s efforts to control the spread of infectious disease within the facility as required by CMS or OSHA and other licensing, accrediting, or regulatory bodies or statutes. Conducts surveillance of high-risk population. Monitors any outbreaks of communicable diseases, helps identify potential sources within the facility, and coordinates any necessary follow-up activities. Cross-trained to assist with Employee Health Services, as needed.

Tucson Medical Center (TMC) is Tucson’s only non-profit community owned hospital. Employees choose to work at TMC because of our values of integrity, community, dedication, and compassion which we show through the exceptional care we provide to our patients and our community. Our passion for caring for the Tucson community has expanded over the last years to include community partnerships, new medical specialties, and medical clinics to further provide the care our community deserves.

Why Join Tucson Medical Center?

We don’t only care for our patients, we care for our TMC family too. As a member of our family you can expect to enjoy a wide variety of benefits. In addition to all the benefits you would expect from a leading medical facility (medical, dental, vision, 401K with match) we also provide:

• Family Style Atmosphere with a Supportive Team
• Competitive Pay
• Career Growth Opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health and Wellness Coaching
• Extensive Onsite Gym for $12.00 a Month

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree from a qualified, nationally-accredited nursing program, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.

EXPERIENCE: One year in infection control or epidemiology in an acute care setting preferred.

LICENSURE OR CERTIFICATION: Current RN licensure permitting work in the State of Arizona. Preferred Certification by the National Board of Infection Control (CIC).