Infection Preventionist Full-Time Days Westover Hills Baptist

POSITION SUMMARY

Collects and interprets surveillance data in a systematic fashion in order to influence improvement in rates of hospital-acquired infection. Facilitates infection prevention and control activities. Knowledgeable in the principles of state-of-the-art surveillance, prevention and control practices, and in compliance with federal, state and local standards.  Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period.  Other related duties as assigned. 

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM EDUCATION:  Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing or Bachelors Degree in Public Health, Microbiology, or other related allied health sciences

PREFERRED EDUCATION:  Masters Degree

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:  3 years experience in Epidemiology, Nursing, Medical Technology, Public Health or Infection Control 

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:  5 years as Infection Control Practitioner or Director

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE:  Registered as a Professional Nurse in the State of Texas or Medical Technologist or other related allied health professional

PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE:  Certified in Infection Control by CBIC (Certification Board in Infection Control)

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Tenet complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

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Provides related education to staff. May prepare simple cultures as required for environmental and individual studies. Reviews sterilization and disinfection techniques and recommends changes, as necessary.

Education:

Required: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing or related health science.
Preferred: Academic degree in nursing (Bachelor's or master's degree) or related health science.

Experience:

Required: 3-5 years clinical experience in an acute care facility.

Certifications:

Required: Currently licensed, certified, or registered to practice profession as required by law, regulation in state of practice or policy; CPR; National Certification in Infection Control (CIC) or obtain within 2 years of assuming the position.

Physical Demands:

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