Infection Control Preventionist / RN

Ardent Health Services • Tyler, TX

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About The Position

Join our team as a day shift, PRN, Infection Control Preventionist (ICP) Registered Nurse (RN) in Tyler, TX. Why Join Us? Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better. Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being. People-First: We prioritize your well-being with a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for. Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care. Get to Know Your Team: UT Health Tyler, the flagship hospital of the system, has 502 licensed beds specializing in advanced acute care medicine. Our hospital includes a 24-hour ER with Level 1 trauma center, a comprehensive stroke center, more than 500 physicians and a full complement of subspecialty groups.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Clinical Laboratory Sciences (Medical Technologist), or successful completion of tertiary education in Nursing, Public Health, Epidemiology, Microbiology or other healthcare related field.
• Experience in Infection Prevention and a minimum of 2 years of clinical hospital experience, preferably in an acute care setting.
• 1 year of experience with quality, infection prevention, and/or performance improvement in addition to tertiary education.
• Experience in data abstraction or use of the electronic medical record.

Nice To Haves

• Associate-Infection Prevention and Control (a-IPC) recommended within 1 year of hiring to the position.
• Current certification in infection prevention (CIC) or obtains within 4 years of hiring to position.
• Current APIC membership highly recommended.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and coordination of the Infection Prevention and Control Program throughout the facility.
• Work with the Infection Prevention Team and Market Director of Infection Prevention.
• Ensure the Infection Prevention and Control Program is in compliance with all regulatory reporting requirements including local, state, and federal requirements.
• Identify, investigate, monitor, and report healthcare-associated infections.
• Collaborate with teams and individuals to create infection prevention strategies.
• Provide feedback and sustain infection prevention strategies by researching appropriate policies/procedures.
• Perform infection related surveillance for healthcare associated infections.
• Help investigate outbreaks.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree