INFECTION CONTROL NURSE

Responsibilities

Schedule is Full time 5 8's

The Infection Control Nurse is a Registered N urse who is responsible for coordinating the activities of the Infection Control Program, assuming direct responsibility for infection surveillance and reporting, and providing technical support and education for the hospital staff . The IC Nurse is also responsible nursing staff education and training, and for the employee health compliance program. The IC Nurse also functions as the Nursing Educator and is responsible for assisting the DON in evaluating; reviewing, designing and implementing hospital training events with respect to all RN/LVN/MHT staff required training .

Qualifications

Education : A graduate of an appropriately accredited school of nursing, is licensed by the State to practice as a Registered Nurse and demonstrates an understanding of the principles of epidemiology and infectious disease in the hospital.

Experience: A minimum of three (3) years' experience as a Registered Nurse.

Licensure: Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in Texas . Preferred certification in Infection Prevention/Control (CIC).

Additional Requirements: A thorough knowledge of TJC , Medicare, OSHA regulations and all other state and federal regulatory standards.