Registered Nurse Infection Control Specialist

MEP Health; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

MEP Health in Tulsa, OK seeks a Registered Nurse Specialist Infection Control to lead infection prevention initiatives in a patient-centered setting. The role focuses on surveillance, policy development, and staff education to uphold best practices and safety.

The successful candidate will collaborate with clinical teams, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive data-informed strategies to reduce healthcare-associated infections.

Qualifications

• RN licensure is required.
• Expertise in infection control principles and practices.
• Strong analytical, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to develop education programs and policies.
• Commitment to patient safety and quality care.

Responsibilities

• Lead infection prevention initiatives and surveillance within a patient-centered care setting.
• Collaborate with clinical teams to identify and reduce healthcare-associated infections.
• Develop, review, and update evidence-based infection control policies.
• Provide staff education on infection prevention best practices.
• Ensure compliance with CDC, Joint Commission, and regulatory standards.

Skills

RN licensure

Infection control

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education programs

Patient safety

Job description

Job Summary

The Registered Nurse Specialist Infection Control is responsible for leading infection prevention initiatives within a patient-centered care setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct infection surveillance and analyze data to identify trends.
• Collaborate with clinical teams to implement strategies that reduce healthcare-associated infections.
• Develop, review, and update evidence-based infection control policies.
• Provide staff education on infection prevention best practices.
• Ensure compliance with CDC, Joint Commission, and regulatory standards.

Qualifications & Skills

• Registered Nurse licensure.
• Expertise in infection control principles and practices.
• Strong analytical, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to develop education programs and policies.
• Commitment to patient safety and quality care.