Infection Preventionist

We Are Hiring Location: Cedar Park, TX Facility: Cedar Park Medical Center Department/Specialty: Total Quality Management Schedule: Full time | Monday - Friday What You Will Do Program Implementation & Evaluation: Direct a comprehensive infection prevention program by planning and evaluating evidence-based control measures to mitigate risks and enhance patient safety. Surveillance & Outbreak Investigation: Lead rigorous surveillance and epidemiological investigations to identify infection sources, implementing rapid containment strategies for known or suspected outbreaks. Regulatory Compliance & Reporting: Ensure 100% compliance with local, state, and federal public health regulations by analyzing evolving standards and managing mandatory disease reporting to government authorities. Strategic Education & Research: Collaborate on the delivery of specialized clinical education and participate in epidemiological studies to evaluate new care delivery methods and the impact of emerging health products. What You Will Need Licensure / Certification / Registration: Certified Certification specializing in Infection Control credentialed from the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc. (CBIC) preferred. Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Texas Board of Nursing preferred. Education: High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required. Benefits Paid time off (PTO) Various health insurance options & wellness plans Retirement benefits including employer match plans Long-term & short-term disability Employee assistance programs (EAP) Parental leave & adoption assistance Tuition reimbursement Ways to give back to your community Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Equal employment opportunity employer Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ascension