Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Nurse!

Galveston County Health District•Texas City, TX

About The Position

Coastal Health & Wellness is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to oversee infection prevention and control activities across its medical, dental, and laboratory services. The role helps protect patients, staff, and visitors through surveillance, training, risk assessments, and compliance with infection prevention standards. The nurse manages the Infection Prevention and Control Program across CHW clinics; conducts surveillance, audits, and annual risk assessments; prepares reports and statistical data; and develops or updates guidelines, procedures, and action plans. The position also provides staff education, supports employee health activities and applicable health guidelines for contractors, students, and volunteers, and participates in quality improvement and compliance committees. The nurse serves as a primary resource for infection control concerns and as a point of contact during regulatory and accreditation visits. The role includes ensuring documented training on reusable equipment, assessing risks related to renovations and new locations, and collaborating with clinic teams, janitorial staff, and community partners on safe practices and infectious disease response. Evening or weekend work may be necessary.

Requirements

Current Registered Nurse (RN) license issued by the State of Texas.
Minimum four years of related infection control experience.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Working knowledge of infection prevention, sterilization practices, and relevant regulatory and accreditation standards.
Ability to develop, implement, and evaluate infection control, quality, and safety plans.
Strong written and verbal communication, staff education, presentation, and documentation skills.
Ability to interpret research and surveillance data to identify and address infection risks.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Ability to complete comprehensive infection prevention and control training through recognized professional organizations.
Valid Texas driver’s license or ability to readily obtain one, and ability to arrange transportation as needed.
Ability to work evenings or weekends as necessary and meet applicable immunization, training, background check, and screening requirements.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Certification in infection control through the Certification Board of Infection Control.
Experience in a medical or dental clinic, community health center, or occupational health setting.
Experience with medical or dental instrument sterilization.
Experience leading large meetings or presenting to a Board.
At least two years of nursing education or preceptorship experience.

Responsibilities

Oversee and manage the Infection Prevention and Control Program across CHW clinics.
Conduct monthly infection control surveillance and audits in medical, dental, and laboratory areas, and report findings and recommendations.
Prepare infection control reports and statistical data for leadership, committees, and the Governing Board.
Conduct annual infection control risk assessments and develop action plans.
Review and update infection prevention guidelines and procedures to address identified risks and compliance needs.
Provide infection prevention and control education during orientation, annually, and as required for specific job duties.
Support employee health activities, including TB screenings, fit testing, immunization reviews, and exposure assessments.
Support applicable health guidelines for contractors, students, and volunteers.
Participate in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) and Compliance committees.
Serve as a primary resource for infection control concerns and a point of contact during regulatory and accreditation visits.
Ensure staff receive documented training in proper cleaning, disinfection, maintenance, and sterilization of reusable equipment.
Assess infection prevention risks associated with clinic renovations, expansions, and new locations.
Collaborate with clinic teams, janitorial staff, and community partners on safe practices and infectious disease response.