QUALITY, INFECTION PREVENTION, EMPLOYEE HEALTH NURSE (RN) FULL TIME

Houston Medical Center - AMG Specialty Hospital is seeking a Full Time Quality, Infection Prevention, Employee Health Nurse (RN). The Quality, Infection Control, Employee Health Director is a qualified individual with knowledge of CDC guidelines and definitions of healthcare associated infections (HAIs), federal and state regulations. He/She is responsible for the identification, investigation, reporting, prevention and control of healthcare associated infections (HAIs) among patients and personnel. By authority of the Infection Control Committee, they may institute collection of cultures and initiate appropriate isolation precautions. He/She is responsible for assisting within-service programs related to infection prevention and control. Concerning Employee Health, he/she is responsible for attending to all employee work related injuries and recommending appropriate action, as well as communicating with the risk manager any trends in the workplace. He/she is also responsible for pre-employment medical screening tests, as well as annual recurring screens. Also, he/she serves as a liaison to the worker’s compensation carrier for our facility. He/she is responsible for development and implementation of the hospital’s Utilization Review plan. Full-time employees are offered a comprehensive package including paid employee parking, competitive pay, direct deposit, medical insurance, dental insurance, long‑term disability insurance, life insurance, AD&D insurance, vision insurance, multiple voluntary insurance options, paid holidays, paid vacation time, paid sick time, optional credit union membership, cellular discount options, monthly cellular allowance, and 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution. Job Requirements Current RN License in the state of Texas. Minimum three (3) years experience in a supervisory position in healthcare or one (1) to three (3) years in infection control. Member of the Association of Practitioners of Infection Control and Epidemiology preferred. Working knowledge of microbiology, epidemiology, infectious diseases, aseptic techniques and current practices. Current BLS Certification. A minimum of one (1) year experience in utilization review. Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing. Basic computer knowledge. Houston Medical Center - AMG Specialty Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr HOUSTON – AMG SPECIALTY HOSPITAL