INFECTION CONTROL NURSE
About The Position
The Infection Control Nurse is a Registered Nurse who is responsible for coordinating the activities of the Infection Control Program, assuming direct responsibility for infection surveillance and reporting, and providing technical support and education for the hospital staff. The IC Nurse is also responsible nursing staff education and training, and for the employee health compliance program. The IC Nurse also functions as the Nursing Educator and is responsible for assisting the DON in evaluating; reviewing, designing and implementing hospital training events with respect to all RN/LVN/MHT staff required training.
Requirements
- A graduate of an appropriately accredited school of nursing
- Licensed by the State to practice as a Registered Nurse
- Demonstrates an understanding of the principles of epidemiology and infectious disease in the hospital
- A minimum of three (3) years’ experience as a Registered Nurse
- Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in Texas
- A thorough knowledge of TJC, Medicare, OSHA regulations and all other state and federal regulatory standards
Nice To Haves
- Preferred certification in Infection Prevention/Control (CIC)
Responsibilities
- Coordinating the activities of the Infection Control Program
- Assuming direct responsibility for infection surveillance and reporting
- Providing technical support and education for the hospital staff
- Nursing staff education and training
- Employee health compliance program
- Functions as the Nursing Educator
- Assisting the DON in evaluating, reviewing, designing and implementing hospital training events with respect to all RN/LVN/MHT staff required training
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
